Speaking
On stage and on the record.
Available for keynotes, panels, and executive briefings on AI governance in legal practice, responsible enterprise AI adoption, and what it actually means to build — not just pilot — AI.
Past & current
Available Talks
Five talks. Each one specific.
Every talk is drawn from active client work and updated as the field moves. No evergreen decks. No recycled content.
Keynote · Panel · Executive Briefing
AI Governance in Legal Practice
A practitioner’s view of what governance actually means when AI enters a legal function — beyond acceptable use policies and into accountability architecture, audit trail design, and the human-in-the-loop decisions that matter most.
For: GCs · Legal Ops Directors · Compliance Leaders
Audience takeaways
- A clear framework for assessing AI readiness in legal
- The governance questions boards are starting to ask
- Practical first steps for teams at any stage of adoption
Keynote · Workshop · Panel
Responsible AI Adoption at Enterprise Scale
Why most enterprise AI programmes stall after the pilot — and what the organisations that successfully scale have in common. Draws on implementations at Lego, ABB, Unilever, and Amazon.
For: C-Suite · Enterprise Operations · Transformation Teams
Audience takeaways
- The five conditions that predict successful AI deployment
- How to structure a pilot that survives production
- Building organisational readiness before tool selection
Keynote · Executive Briefing
The Agentic AI Transition
What “agentic AI” actually means for legal and operations practice — where the liability sits, what can and cannot be safely automated, and how to prepare your organisation for systems that act without step-by-step human oversight.
For: Legal Leaders · Risk & Compliance · Technology Teams
Audience takeaways
- A plain-language briefing on agentic AI capabilities and limits
- The accountability questions that determine deployability
- A roadmap for safe agentic adoption in regulated environments
Keynote · Workshop · Panel
Legal Operations for the AI Era
How legal operations is being redefined by AI — which workflows are genuinely automatable now, which require redesign first, and how to build the operational foundation that makes AI investment deliver returns.
For: Legal Ops · In-House Legal Teams · Operations Leaders
Audience takeaways
- A maturity model for AI-ready legal operations
- Workflow mapping before automation: why it matters
- Building the business case for legal ops transformation
Keynote · Fireside Chat · Panel
Women Building Globally
On building a practice, a brand, and a body of work across multiple jurisdictions, industries, and cultural contexts — and what it actually takes to operate at the intersection of legal, technology, and entrepreneurship as a woman.
For: Women in Business · Entrepreneurship Events · Leadership Programmes
Audience takeaways
- Honest lessons from 15 years building across borders
- The practical realities of operating at the intersection of multiple domains
- Building credibility and authority in unfamiliar markets
Speaker Bios
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Short Bio (50 words)
Susie Kalen is a legal operations and AI strategy consultant who has worked with enterprise teams at Lego, Amazon, ABB, and Unilever. She advises on AI governance framework design, agentic AI adoption, and workflow implementation across the USA, UK, and GCC.
Full Bio (120 words)
Susie Kalen has spent fifteen years at the intersection of legal practice and operational technology — in private practice, in-house, and as a consultant across Europe and the Middle East. She has worked with enterprise organisations including Lego, Amazon, ABB, and Unilever on AI governance framework design, workflow audit and automation, and agentic AI adoption. She founded Legal Advice Me, holds an MoU with the UAE Ministry of Justice, received a grant from The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law (HiiL), co-authored a textbook published by Edinburgh University Press, and has taught at Middlesex University and DIFC Academy. She is US Content and Strategy Director at LegalTechTalk.
Technical Requirements
- Slide format: 16:9 widescreen, provided as PDF or Keynote
- A/V: HDMI connection or adaptor (provided)
- Microphone: lapel or handheld preferred
- Advance timing: slides confirmed 5 business days before event
- Recording: available for most engagements — confirm in advance
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