VIC | NEXT LEVEL – Navigating What’s Next: The Trends Reshaping Legal Practice
Members and eligible non-members only
Melbourne, Victoria
27 October 2026
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm AEDT
The College of Law, Level 1, 555 Bourke Street,
Melbourne, Victoria
3 hrs
Louis Loo
Nathan Warnecke
Zahn Nel
Danielle Dazkiw
Terri Mottershead
Thomas O'Brien
Madeleine Porter
| 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 |
Current Supporting Partners - Free (Contact us for assistance)
Non-members must be eligible for alpma membership to attend.
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Presented by
Louis Loo, Clio
Nathan Warnecke, itro
Zahn Nel, Actionstep
Danielle Dazkiw, Xperate
Terri Mottershead, ALPMA
Thomas O'Brien, Lawmee
Madeleine Porter, iManage
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
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Presented by
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.
Thomas O'Brien
Head of Secondments at Lawmee
Tom is an experienced IT professional with a background in technology services and platform management across the UK, Hong Kong, and Australia. In the UK, Tom managed large-scale IT outsourcing contracts at Computacenter for clients like Sky, SSE and RBS. After moving to Australia, Tom focused on complex multi-sided marketplaces, holding senior roles at Deliveroo and Sidekicker. Now, as Head of Secondments at Lawmee, Tom is driving the Melbourne launch and optimising the platform for lawyers and clients.
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.
