The Evolution of the Legal Workplace
Brisbane, Queensland
15 February 2023
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm AEST
College of Law, Wesley House Rooftop - Level 9, 140 Ann St,
Brisbane, Queensland
1 hr presentation
Simon Pole
| Topic | Strategy & Innovation | |
| Type | Seminar | |
| CPD | 1 - Practice Management and Business Skills | |
| Pricing | AUD $79 |
| Full Member | Free |
| Online Member | AUD $39.50 |
| Affiliate | AUD $39.50 |
| Associate Member | AUD $39.50 |
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Presented by
Simon Pole, Unispace
In a post pandemic world, the legal office is going through a crisis looking for a sense of purpose. Some firms are back to full capacity in the office with no change, while others are struggling to gain traction as remote working is their new preference. Maybe this is just another step in the evolution of the legal workplace? During this presentation Simon will illustrate the major changes to the workplace over the past 50 years and present five new models that he has worked on over the past 3 years to satisfy the new ways of working and accommodating the new thinking about how Practice Groups work.
- The evolution of the legal workplace
- Legal workplace trends
- Redefining the purpose of the office to attract and retain talent.
- Five workstyle models for the post-Covid office
The audience will leave with an understanding of how and why the legal office has evolved, what are the detractors and attractors of the new office, how do employees prioritise decisions to work from home or visit the office and learn about how other firms around the world are tackling these problems.
Who should attend: Anyone interested in their office environment, the way they work or what are the post pandemic solutions for legal offices
Presented by
Simon Pole
Global Director, Design at Unispace
Simon Pole is Chief Product Officer at Unispace, where he leads the development of integrated workplace strategy, design and delivery models across global markets. With a background in interior architecture and three decades of experience, he specialises in advising leading law firms on how their workplaces can better support evolving legal practice. Simon has worked extensively with international and regional legal firms, helping them transition from traditional, partner-led office models to more collaborative, flexible environments that improve knowledge sharing, client service and team performance. His work combines data-led workplace insights with deep sector understanding, addressing the changing nature of legal work, shifting generational expectations, and the impact of technology and AI on the profession. He is a regular speaker and contributor on the future of legal workplaces, known for translating complex behavioural, spatial and operational challenges into clear, actionable strategies. At Unispace, he works at the intersection of strategy, design and construction to deliver high-performing environments that align with each firm’s culture, client expectations and commercial priorities.
