IBC Conference 2024 Leeds

IBC Conference 2024: Driving Clerking Excellence through Support & Development

The 2024 IBC Conference is scheduled to take place in Leeds on Saturday, 9th of November 2024. This year’s event will provide an enriching experience with a focus on enhancing clerking excellence through dedicated support and development.

Event Highlights IBC Conference 2024 Leeds

Morning Agenda

The Banking Hall Mezzanine
09.15-10.00 – Registration and Breakfast with the Exhibitors

The Banking Hall
10.05 – 10.15 – Welcome from the Chair of the Conference
10.15-10.25 – Welcome from the Chair of the IBC
10.30-10.50 – Keynote Speech from the Chair of the Bar Council

WE’RE ALL IN THE SAME BOAT
10.55 -11.40 – An interactive session exploring how others tackle challenges.

CHAIR PANEL

Jason Pitter KC Leader of NE Circuit
Sam Townend KC Bar Council Chair
Denise Breen- Lawton KC Joint Head of Chambers at St Paul’s Chambers
Leigh Royall Senior Clerk at Spire Barristers.

ADVOCATE

11.40-12.00 – A reminder of the benefits of Pro Bono work. How you can help your barristers advance their careers.

SPEAKERS

Jessica Bates North Eastern Representative for Advocate
Joe Wilson Chief Executive and Director of Clerking at St Philips Chambers.

MARKETING – SECRET WEAPON: THE UNSUNG HEROES WITH NATALIE RODGERS (SCALA)
12.00-12.50 – The crucial role barristers’ clerks play in steering chambers and individual barristers towards success.

SPEAKER
Natalie Rodgers is a Chartered Marketer, non-practising solicitor and Member of the Chartered Institute of PR. Prior to establishing Scala in 2009, she practised as a solicitor at global law firm DLA Piper before becoming the first Marketing Director for a leading barristers’ chambers based in the North of the UK. She combines her expertise as a lawyer, marketer and PR strategist to advise law firms, barristers’ chambers and other organisations who work in the legal and professional services arena.

The Banking Hall Mezzanine
12.50-13.50 – Lunch Break & Networking

Afternoon Agenda

THE BARRISTER AND CLERK RELATIONSHIP
13.50-14.35 – Understanding your role in the career development of your members. Panel discussion with King’s Counsel, Junior Bar and Clerks on best practice for career pathways. Your success rides on their success.

CHAIR PANEL

Jayne Drake Senior Clerk at St Paul’s Chambers
Denise Breen-Lawton KC Joint Head of Chambers at St Pauls Chambers
Pippa Pudney Junior Barrister at Spire Barristers
Leigh Royall Senior Clerk at Spire Barristers.

DON’T UNDERESTIMATE THE NEED FOR CYBER SECURITY

14.40 -15.25 – You may be putting your chambers at risk. Your actions have consequences. Understanding the importance of cyber security from the industry experts on what we are to do to mitigate risk. Hear from Kerrie Machin, Partner at Mitigo, on the minefield that is cyber security in our sector and Sarah Earl, Chambers Director at Old Square Chambers on day to day cyber security challenges, and the real implications if it were to go wrong.

CHAIR PANEL

Kerrie Machin Partner at Mitigo
Sarah Earl Old Square Chambers.

Break
15 minutes

Workshop Sessions

15.40 – 16.20

A) TECHNOLOGY YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU NEEDED UNTIL NOW

Paul Coote – Instant On IT
Rowan Caffull – Chief Operating Officer at 36 Group

Time is precious so this session will provide you with the essential tech tools for every clerk to improve efficiency and productivity.

B) NETWORKING

Matt Gibbons – Senior Clerk at Deans Court Chambers

Marketing and promoting Chambers including effective networking.
Developing meaningful relationships with practical skills and guidance on how to effectively network, sustain relationships and secure the outcome you are wanting.
Also what we can learn from Spiderman!

C) IT’S ALL ABOUT THE MONEY

Shaun Jardine – Big Yellow Penguin

Join lawyer Shaun Jardine from Big Yellow Penguin, the Author of Ditch The Billable Hour! in an interactive, no holds barred session to explore value and maximising the fees that barristers can charge. Explore – what clients want. How Clerks can differentiate the services that Chambers offer and create options that instructing solicitors and their clients will love

Conference Close

The Banking Hall

16.25 – MAIN HALL – CONFERENCE CLOSE

16.35 – DRINKS AT THE BAR
Sponsored by Instant on IT

MAJOR SPONSORS OF THE EVENT
MITIGO

18.00 – END

Why Attend

Learn about the latest practices in clerking, hear from industry leaders, and join discussions about career growth, marketing, and cybersecurity. This event is an opportunity to network with peers, learn from experts, and explore solutions through workshops. You’ll gain skills, new connections, and tools to improve your professional role which are integral to supporting your chambers.

About Zexi

Zexi are proud to be once again be silver sponsors, our first one held in Leeds and attending is always insightful, enabling us to hear the industry changes and challenges, through the eyes of the Clerks. We have been providing and supporting communication solutions with support and advice for Barristers Chambers since 1993, as well as working with larger law firms, upholding high standards and each time aspiring to make a positive commercial impact to your chambers. Many within the clerking profession will know that the focus on video has been embraced more readily as attitudes have changed, and we work with leading chambers who have a strategic communications plan for their barristers.

We offer access to platforms like Zoom, Teams, CVP, Webex, and Google Meet to keep barristers productive and connected. Our skilled team ensures smooth media setups, keeping barristers in touch with peers and clients.

Why Zexi is Sponsoring the IBC Conference?

Sponsoring the Institute of Barristers Clerks Conference enables us to give back to an industry that have showed loyalty to us for more than 3 decades whilst improving our long term understanding throughout the conference in Nov. Zexi are committed to supporting the clerking community and providing the technology that helps barristers work effectively within the chambers, improving communication and productivity.

Zexi is excited to attend the IBC Conference Leeds 2024 as a proud sponsor, where we look forward to connecting with Barristers’ Clerks and expressing our gratitude for their loyalty.

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FAQs

What is IBC Conference Leeds?

The IBC Conference Leeds brings together clerks, barristers, and legal professionals to discuss industry topics, share insights, and explore career development. It offers networking opportunities, learning from industry leaders, and workshops on issues like cybersecurity, marketing, and technology in legal chambers. The conference includes presentations, panel discussions, and interactive sessions, giving attendees valuable tools and knowledge to improve their practices.

Does IBC Conference Leeds offer early bird tickets?

Yes, the IBC Conference Leeds is on 9 November 2024 and offers early bird ticket promotion. Attendees can get discounted rates by registering early. There are also discounts available to IBC members. Visit the official conference website for details on pricing, venue and early bird registration deadlines.