London Exchange Agenda

Agenda Overview

11:00 – 11:30 | Welcome Lounge‍

Coffee, badges, and conversation starters.

11:30 – 11:40 | Opening Spark

A short welcome that gets straight to the point: why we’re here, what we won’t waste your time on, and what you’ll take away.

Speaker:
Jim Delkousis, CEO and Founder, PERSUIT

11:40 – 12:15 | Redefining Legal Leadership in 2025 and Beyond

How is leadership evolving in legal? A candid discussion with GCs on AI, generational shifts, and how legal can lead with influence, not just expertise.

Speakers:
Jim Delkousis, CEO and Founder, PERSUIT
Mike Sosso, Executive Vice President and Group General Counsel, bp
Thomas Laubert, Head of Legal, Patents & Compliance, Bayer
Christina Demetriades, Group Operating Officer, Accenture Legal

12:15 – 1:15 | “Find Your Table” Lunch

Choose your table by topic. Each one hosted, but the mic belongs to everyone.

1:15 – 1:30 | 60-Second Soapbox

Your turn. Share a bold take, a burning question, or just something that needs to be said—in under a minute.

1:30 – 2:30 | The Data Dilemma: How Legal Proves Its Value

Short, sharp stories from legal leaders on how they’ve used data to drive credibility and influence across their business.

Speakers:
Will Holman, Sr. Manager, Legal Advisory, PERSUIT
David Griffin, Senior Legal Technology Solutions Manager, bp
Jason Vera Torres, Head of Legal, Equities and Funds, Marex
Tamara Franks, Head of Operations, Group General Counsel, Universities Superannuation Scheme
Sue Manik, Global Head of Supplier Management & Engagement, Standard Chartered Bank

2:30 – 3:00 | Break

Grab a drink, move around, meet someone new.

3:00 – 4:15 | The Pricing Showdown

In-house and firm leaders go head-to-head on AFAs, reverse auctions, and what “value” should really mean in 2025. Red card rule in effect: raise it if something needs calling out.

Speakers:
Maui Gevero, Sr. Manager, Legal Advisory, PERSUIT
Peter King, former GC, UK Treasury
Stephanie Hamon, Head of Legal Operations, HSBC
Chris Grant, Managing Director, Client Value, Goodwin

4:15 – 5:30 | Drinks & Debrief

Cocktails, small bites, and real conversations—no scripts, no slides.