QLD | NEXT LEVEL – Navigating What’s Next: The Trends Reshaping Legal Practice
Brisbane, Queensland
14 October 2026
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm AEST
Queensland Law Society, 179 Ann Street,
Brisbane, Queensland
3 hrs
Jay Hong
Zahn Nel
| Topic | Leadership, Operational Management, Technology & Knowledge | |
| Type | Seminar | |
| CPD | 2 - Practice Management and Business Skills | |
| Pricing | Free |
| Full Member | Free |
| Online Member | Free |
| Affiliate | Free |
| Associate Member | Free |
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Presented by
Jay Hong, Clio
Zahn Nel, Actionstep
Navigating What's Next: The Trends Reshaping Legal Practice
Legal practice is changing fast — AI, evolving client expectations, talent pressures, and tighter compliance demands are reshaping how firms operate and compete. This event, focuses on giving practice leaders a practical, interactive session built around the issues that matter most right now.
Join us for a moderated panel discussion — followed by a facilitated roundtable round where attendees dig deeper into the topic that matters most to them. It's a format designed for real conversation, not just presentation: practical takeaways, direct access to industry experts, and a room full of peers navigating the same challenges.
More information and presenter details coming soon!
Time | Session
12:30 | Arrival & networking lunch
12:45 | Welcome
12:50 | Panel 1 — AI and the tech-enabled firm
1:40 | Panel 2 — Running the modern firm
2:25 | Break and move to roundtables
2:30 | Facilitated Discussion [AI, automation & technology; Clients, value & winning work; People, talent & culture; Strategy, growth & resilience; Compliance, data & operations]
3:15 | Plenary wrap — one takeaway per table
3:25 | Close and thanks
Presented by


Jay Hong
Senior Account Executive, APAC at Clio
Jay is a Senior Account Executive at Clio, joining at the launch of the APAC region in 2023. He brings over 10 years of experience in the legal technology space, partnering with small, medium, and large law firms to align legal technology with business strategy and support sustainable growth and operational needs.


Zahn Nel
Regional Vice President, Australia and New Zealand at Actionstep
Zahn Nel is a seasoned professional in the legal technology space. With over 15 years of dedicated experience in legal technology, Zahn has become a trusted expert in providing true cloud-based technology solutions and innovation to law firms.











