Beacon LIVE! London

When: March 5, 2026

Where: London, United Kingdom

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Hosted by SpotDraft, Beacon LIVE: International Women’s Day is an exclusive day of celebrating women who are leading, innovating, and inspiring change across the legal industry.

Set in the heart of London, this event brings together legal and business leaders for an afternoon of meaningful dialogue, connection, and reflection.

Leadership that shapes the work:
Hear from an all-star lineup of leaders across in-house legal, legal ops and business leadership - women who are actively shaping how legal teams work, hire, and partner with the organization.

Signal over noise:
Cut through the noise. Our panels and short, sharp talks spotlight real trends and offer actionable ideas you can take back to your 
desk the very next day.

An inclusive forum for real progress:
We’ve tried to create a space that helps explore progress, innovation, and the practical steps organisations can take to accelerate change openly - with women leading the way.

Peer-tested problem solving:
The small-group discussions and facilitated roundtables will help you surface current challenges, swap playbooks, and leave with pragmatic approaches that are sharpened by peer experience.

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Meet Our Facilitators:

Joanna Goodman
Freelance IT Columnist, The Law Society Gazette

Eliza Killpack
Legal Counsel - Commercial, Belmond

Saffron Gillbert-Kaluba
CEO, The Law Chronicle

Gifty Okonkwo
Senior Legal Counsel, Xero

Aanchul Lalla
Head Of Legal and Compliance, Kayana

Sabrina Pervez
Regional Director - EMEA, SpotDraft

Sarah Ouis
Founder, Law But How?

Claire Eldridge
Director of Legal & Compliance Operations, Quantinuum

Natalie Salunke
General Counsel, Likezero

Leila El Gharbi
Founder, Beautiful Souls in Legal(Tech)

Zara Ashraf
Contract Manager, Octopus Energy Generation

Roisin Noonan
Associate Director, Deloitte

Rathini S
Head of Legal, Climate X

Olivia Atkinson
Legal Counsel, Creditspring

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AGENDA:

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Arrival & Registration
Canapés & Conversations
Ease into the afternoon with good food, conversations, and introductions. Connect with fellow leaders as we set the tone for an inspiring day ahead.

1:00 PM - 1:40 PM
Roundtable 1
Leading with AI: Empowering the Next Generation of Women in Legal
An interactive roundtable on how women legal leaders are using AI to amplify their impact - balancing innovation with empathy, data with intuition.

1:40 PM - 2:10 PM
Panel DISCUSSION
The Future of Legal Work: Evaluating Success, Flexibility, and Balance
As the legal industry evolves, so do expectations around leadership, career growth, and well-being. This panel brings together diverse perspectives on building sustainable careers, championing inclusivity, and leading with purpose in a hybrid, AI-driven world.

MODERATOR:
Sabrina Pervez

SPEAKER:
Gifty Okonkwo

SPEAKER:
Saffron Gillbert-Kaluba

2:10 PM - 2.50 PM
Roundtable 2
The Power of Networks: Collaboration as a Catalyst for Growth
Success in modern legal leadership isn’t built in isolation. This roundtable explores how women leaders are building strong professional networks, inside and outside their organisations, to share knowledge, unlock opportunities, and amplify collective influence.

2:50 - 3:20 PM
BREAK
High Tea & Conversations
A late afternoon pause to reflect and connect with peers. Enjoy light bites and tea/coffee while you network.

3.20 - 3:50 PM
Fireside Chat
Who Really Leads When AI Enters the Legal Stack?
This fireside chat with journalist Joanna Goodman will explore who drives AI adoption, who influences outcomes, and how leadership dynamics shift (or don’t) as technology reshapes legal work.

MODERATOR:
Joanna Goodman

SPEAKER:
To Be Announced

4:00 - 5:00 PM
Chocolate Artisan Experience
Embark on a guided tasting journey led by expert chocolatiers. Discover the artistry behind crafting distinctive flavours and textures, and experience chocolate like never before.

5:00 PM Onwards
Beacon Happy Hour
End the day with light bites and great company. Reflect on the conversations that will carry forward beyond the event.

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