Baskerville Drummond to Speak at Lexpo 2025: Core Systems and AI Readiness in Legal Tech

We’re delighted to share that David Baskerville and Cathy Kirby will be speaking at Lexpo 2025 — the leading legal innovation event in Europe — held in Amsterdam on 16–17 June 2025.

This year’s theme addresses one of the most pressing questions in legal technology: how can firms embrace the potential of Artificial Intelligence while maintaining a strong foundation in their existing systems and operations? The legal sector continues to evolve rapidly, but the need for reliable, secure and integrated platforms has never been more important.

At Baskerville Drummond, we help firms navigate this complex landscape, ensuring that innovation is supported by strategy and grounded in practical reality. David and Cathy will each be bringing their own area of expertise to the event, offering insight into how legal teams can modernise with confidence and control.

David Baskerville – Traditional Law Firm Technology in the Age of AI: Core Systems Still Matter

While Artificial Intelligence continues to attract investment and attention, many firms are left questioning the relevance of their existing platforms. Practice Management Systems (PMS), Case Management Systems (CMS) and Document Management Systems (DMS) are still the bedrock of day-to-day legal operations, yet they are often overlooked in conversations about transformation.

David’s session will focus on how these core systems can continue to provide value, even in an AI-focused environment. Topics will include:

What “traditional” legal technology means in today’s context
The extent to which PMS, CMS and DMS support or limit progress
How vendors are reacting to the changing technology landscape
What legal teams should reasonably expect from their technology providers
How to reposition core platforms as strategic tools rather than cost centres

This session is ideal for law firm leaders, IT professionals and legal operations teams who want to optimise their current systems while preparing for future change.

David Baskerville

07769 946883

Cathy Kirby – Roundtable: AI from Scratch – Building a Safe and Practical Foundation

For firms at the start of their AI journey, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Cathy will lead a practical and engaging roundtable focused on helping legal teams make their first steps into AI safely and effectively.

Participants will explore the early-stage challenges of AI adoption, including:

Avoiding the risks of “Shadow IT” and unapproved tools
Preventing data exposure and accidental breaches
Understanding which use cases are meaningful and which are overhyped
Making strategic, scalable technology investments
Establishing the foundations for long-term AI adoption

This session will equip delegates with clear, real-world strategies to help them move forward with confidence and avoid common pitfalls.

Cathy Kirby

07388 027471

If you are attending this year’s event, we invite you to join David and Cathy’s sessions for practical insights you can apply straight away. To explore how Baskerville Drummond can support your firm’s technology strategy, or to arrange a meeting in Amsterdam, please get in touch.

Lexpo 2025 brings together leading voices in legal technology, strategy and innovation.

Lexpo is the premier Continental European event dedicated to reshaping the future of the legal industry through innovation and (legal) technology. Hosted in Amsterdam, Lexpo’25 is designed for forward-thinking law firms and in-house legal teams ready to embrace the next wave of legal transformation.

The promise of legal technology and artificial intelligence is undeniable, offering new ways to enhance efficiency, streamline operations, and improve decision-making. But true digital transformation goes beyond simply implementing new tools. Without solid core systems, a well-structured information architecture, and a clear strategy for managing change, even the most advanced solutions can fail to deliver real impact.

This is exactly what Lexpo’25 focuses on—helping legal professionals build the foundation, structure, and strategic alignment needed for meaningful, sustainable innovation.

Find out more at Lexpo.com

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