Yesterday, I did a thing…

The GBLO unearthed a once-in-a-species opportunity…🤯

Yes, you read that right! And I'm sorry, not sorry if your LinkedIn feed has been full of GBLO posts today and yesterday.

If you're still reading to this point and have no idea what I'm talking about, here you go…

Yesterday, we witnessed an incredible gathering at the inaugural Great Big Legal Offsite (GBLO), and I'm utterly overwhelmed by the support and messages of encouragement that have poured in since. The offsite was a roaring success, and I couldn't be prouder of the legal community we've built together.

A special thank you to all our inspiring speakers who shared their invaluable insights. Piers Linney, former Dragons' Den investor, delivered a particularly powerful message, reminding us that AI is not just a once-in-a-generation opportunity, nor a once-in-an-industrial-revolution opportunity, but a once-in-a-species opportunity. This profound statement has certainly left us all pondering the vast potential and responsibility that lies ahead.

Kush Birdi also left a lasting impression, urging us to not just be lawyers, but to be the authors of our client's personal stories. He emphasised the importance of working with empathy, truly understanding what's important to our clients beyond the legal aspects. This shift in perspective is crucial as we strive to build deeper, more meaningful relationships in our practice.

This event is a testament to the power of collaboration, being your true self, authentically showing up, and the overarching power of community.

I extend my heartfelt thanks to our headline sponsors, Clio - Cloud-Based Legal Technology, for their unwavering support. Your contribution made this event possible and helped us bring our vision to life.

A MASSIVE shoutout to my co-organiser Kate Burt from HiveRisk and Justine Westwell, their operations director, along with their team for all your incredible co-organisation efforts. Your dedication and hard work were instrumental in making this event a success.

And to everyone else in between who played a part – whether as a speaker, attendee, or behind-the-scenes supporter – thank you. Your involvement and enthusiasm are what make events like these so special.

Let's continue to push boundaries, embrace innovation, and support one another in this ever-evolving legal landscape. Together, we're building a collaborative, kinder community that thrives on shared knowledge and mutual growth.

PS. Yesterday was dedicated to you, Gramps.