Bibi Badejo will be joined by Annette Henry KC, a Wellbeing Consultant, Life Coach and a founder of Owning Your Wellbeing. She has built a unique career at the intersection of law and wellbeing. The conversation will explore the distinctive stresses of life at the bar, from the constant “fight or flight” state to the isolation of court work and the challenges that arise at different career stages. Whether it’s the struggle to establish credibility in the first ten years or the post-silk anxiety of maintaining reputation, Annette brings deep insight into the realities barristers face. Expect candid reflections, practical tools, and a refreshing discussion about how legal professionals can reclaim their wellbeing and perform at their best in practice and in life. As a former competitive diver she knows the value of investing in mental fitness as much as in physical fitness. Bibi Badejo is a family law barrister at 4PB, a Bencher of Inner Temple, and an internationally recognised advocacy trainer. Alongside her court practice, she hosts The Advocacy Podcast and founded The Advocacy Coach, helping legal professionals worldwide sharpen their advocacy skills. Annette Henry is a Human Givens (HG) Consultant, qualified psychotherapist, HG.Dip.P, MHGI and Kings Counsel. She practiced at the criminal Bar and developed a specialism in mental health law within the criminal justice system over her many years in practice. She wrote a practitioner’s guide to mental health, worked with the Mental Health Act Commission and presided over Mental Health Review Tribunals. Her practical experience at the Bar, and as a competitive sportswoman, makes her uniquely well placed to provide guidance and practical advice to those who wish to cultivate and maintain good mental health and wellbeing whilst thriving in practice. This event will take place in person at the Inn, and will be followed by a drinks reception.

The Right to Fair Trial in the Age of AI: Current challenges and next steps There are genuine concerns about how to have fair trials in the age of AI. AI tools are developing rapidly, but they are not yet a substitute for qualified legal reasoning, human judgment, or tailored legal advice. At the same time, many judges and counsel are deploying AI in their preparation and execution of proceedings, often without formal oversight and training. In this webinar, we will draw upon research in multiple jurisdictions to consider the potential benefits of AI in enhancing efficiency and access to justice as well as the guardrails that are needed to ensure the upholding of international standards of due process. About the speaker: Professor Philippa Webb is Professor of Public International Law at the Blavatnik School of Government and a Fellow of Exeter College. She is the Director of the Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice, which is launching in October 2025. Philippa is also a barrister at Twenty Essex and has appeared in domestic and international courts, including the International Court of Justice, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, the European Court of Human Rights and the UK Supreme Court. Previously, she held positions in the Presidency of the International Court of Justice, the Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court and in United Nations Headquarters. Her publications include The Right to a Fair Trial in International Law (2021, with A Clooney). Chaired by Prof Yvonne McDermott Rees. A recording of the event will be provided to those booked on after the session. To book: Non-members please scroll to the bottom of the page, click "Add Ticket", fill in your details and then click "Checkout". Members should log in first, and then complete the process as above.

In terror of errors: unpicking legal errors and learning from them This session will - Define legal errors and why they happen - Consider the damage that legal errors can cause - Explore the culture around legal errors - Learn from the medical profession about a safety culture - Take positive action to prevent errors and provide support when they do happen Chair: Sir Robert Francis KC Speakers: - Johanna Higgins, Commissioner, Northern Ireland CCRC - Professor Aidan Fowler, Chief Inspector of Healthcare, Care Quality Commission - Chris Richards, Specialist Personal Injury Barrister, Exchange Chambers In person at The Inner Temple, followed by a drinks reception. To book: Non-members please scroll to the bottom of the page, click "Add Ticket", fill in your details and then click "Checkout". Members should log in first, and then complete the process as above.

In this webinar, we will explore key questions posed by the advent of Artificial Intelligence for legal practice, including: • What key legal principles should drive the responsible use, development, and employment of AI in Law? • Does the law of evidence need to be amended in light of the risks posed by AI-generated evidence? • What are the key areas of convergence and divergence across different jurisdictions’ approaches to AI regulation? Speakers: Nema Milaninia is a partner at King & Spalding LLP. His practice focuses on regulatory compliance and litigation, cross-border investigations, white-collar defense, and public international law litigation. He was previously appointed by President Biden as a senior advisor in the State Department, where he focused on international criminal law and technology policy. Nema also served as a prosecutor at the International Criminal Court and the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. Burkhard Schafer is Professor of Computational Legal Theory at Edinburgh Law School. His main field of interest is the interaction between law, science and computer technology from doctrinal, comparative and legal-theoretical perspectives. This research encompasses both the problems that technology and technological change poses to the law – technology law – and the use of technology in the justice system and the legal services industry – legal informatics. He is member of the expert group of AI4People, chairing their working group on an ethics framework for legal technology, and member of the data ethics group of the Turing Institute. Chaired by Prof Yvonne McDermott Rees A recording of the event will be provided to those booked on after the session. To book: Non-members please scroll to the bottom of the page, click "Add Ticket", fill in your details and then click "Checkout". Members should log in first, and then complete the process as above.