VIC | NEXT LEVEL – Navigating What’s Next: The Trends Reshaping Legal Practice

Louis Loo

Senior Account Executive at Clio

Louis is a Senior Account Executive at Clio who focuses on the mid-market space in the APAC region. He has 8 years of experience within the tech space, spanning across fintech, aviation tech and now legal tech. Louis works closely with mid to large law firms to align technology with their strategic objectives, helping firms to adopt the right solutions that best support their growth and operational needs

Nathan Warnecke

Director at itro

Nathan Warnecke is a Director of itro, a Managed Information and Services Provider, and a trusted adviser to organisations navigating technology, business risk and operational performance. Drawing on extensive experience helping firms strengthen cyber security, information governance and operational controls, Nathan challenges leaders to look beyond compliance obligations and assess whether their controls are truly protecting their organisation. As AI rapidly changes how information is created, accessed and shared across organisations, Nathan helps leaders understand where governance gaps emerge, how operational risk evolves, and what practical controls are needed to support innovation without compromising trust, compliance or business outcomes.

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.

Danielle Dazkiw

Legal Consultant and Trainer at Xperate

Danielle Dazkiw is based in Melbourne, with deep expertise in legal practice advisory and administration. She is known for her commitment to high-quality service, strong multitasking abilities, and a passion for continuous professional growth. Danielle thrives in fast-paced, detail-oriented environments and brings a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

Driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact in the legal sector, Danielle is passionate about building collaborative partnerships and supporting firms through thoughtful, effective operational support.

Terri Mottershead

Head of AI at ALPMA

Terri Mottershead leads ALPMA’s external AI function and its Institute for Legal AI, an evidence-led, independent voice for specialists embracing AI responsibly and reshaping legal practice. She also hosts Legally Digital, a new podcast launching this month in collaboration with ALPMA, featuring candid conversations with global thought leaders on AI, transformation and the future of legal practice.

As Principal of Mottershead Consulting, Terri advises law firms and legal organisations on the strategy, capability building and governance needed to adopt AI and emerging technologies responsibly — no hype, no jargon, just practical advice grounded in legal practice.

She previously led the global Digital Enablement team at Ashurst, and earlier held senior leadership roles with DLA Piper (US), Lex Mundi and the Inter-Pacific Bar Association, alongside founding the Centre for Legal Innovation at The College of Law.

Madeleine Porter

Legal Industry Expert (APAC) at iManage

Based in Sydney, Madeleine Porter is Legal Industry Expert (APAC) for iManage, a cloud-enabled, secure knowledge work platform.

Madeleine Porter, Legal Industry Expert (APAC) at iManage, combines her background as a practicing lawyer with deep expertise in legal technology to guide firms across the Asia-Pacific region through the evolving landscape of AI adoption and operational transformation. Known for her candid insights and global perspective, Madeleine leads thought leadership initiatives that explore the lawyer’s experience with AI-its practical applications, ethical considerations, and strategic impact.

Tony Dodd

Partnership Manager at legalsuper

Tony joined legalsuper in May 2018 and is based in the Brisbane office. He is passionate about helping members navigate the complexities of superannuation and demonstrating how small, well‑considered changes can have a big impact on retirement outcomes.

With more than 30 years of experience in financial services , Tony brings extensive experience and insight to his role. He specialises in helping members understand the value of insurance within super, creating tailored contribution strategies, and optimising retirement outcomes, including age pension entitlements and income stream options. Prior to joining legalsuper, he was the Queensland State Manager for a national financial planning business.

Outside of work, Tony enjoys supporting his family in their sporting pursuits and can often be found in goal on the hockey field, where he takes satisfaction in saving a shot or two.

Chrirs Bates

CEO & Founder at Lawmee

Chris is a lawyer with a passion for building high-performance teams and scaling businesses. He is a Director at KBE Legal Talent, co-founded The Piddington Society, Interpeople (now Rigforce), national insurance brokerage KBI and was previously a Director at Parkerville Children & Youth Care. Chris’ primary purpose at this stage of his career is to give back and help lawyers and clients to live their best lives.

Career history and qualifications:

• Lawyer admitted in Western Australia (2008)


• 15+ years of legal recruitment experience


• LLB, BCom (Corporate Finance and Investment Finance), UWA


• 40Under40 Recipient (2011)


• Founder/Director of KBE Legal Talent, The Piddington Society, Interpeople (now Rigforce) and KBI


• Former board member of Parkerville Children & Youth Care


• Involved in the acquisition and vend of a Brazilian iron ore project


• Dedicated kitesurfer and super passionate about leaving the legal industry better than he found it

Tracey Knight

Business Development Manager at easyAML

Tracey Knight is the Business Development Manager for Victoria at easyAML, bringing over 20 years of experience as a conveyancer and a decade of expertise in Legal Tech. A licensed conveyancer since 2006, she ran her own successful business for 10 years before transitioning to a role where she could provide technology solutions to the industry she knows so well. Today, she is passionate about helping designated service providers navigate the new AML/CTF legislation, making a stressful transition as simple as possible with easyAML.