On the Ground at Chilli IQ’s 11th Managing Partners Forum

We’re attending Chilli IQ’s 11th Managing Partners Forum in Melbourne, an event that consistently brings together engaged, forward-thinking leaders from across the legal industry.

Happening on the 20th of May 2025, at the W in Melbourne, what really sets this forum apart is the quality of the conversations. The firms in the room aren’t just there to observe trends, they’re actively exploring how to lead through generational change, embrace new technologies, and build sustainable, modern practices.

We’re joining to connect with firms thinking seriously about what comes next and to share how automation is helping them work smarter, scale more efficiently, and deliver consistently high-quality output.

A few sessions that stood out to us:

• Reinventing adaptability: Dara Simkin’s keynote reminds us that curiosity and experimentation aren’t soft skills; they’re leadership tools.

• Wellbeing in practice: Adrienne Trumbull and Carlie Andrews from Hive Legal offer practical ideas for creating healthier, high-performing teams.

• Cyber resilience in real life: HWL Ebsworth’s Andrew Miers shares lessons learned from one of the most significant cyber incidents in Australian legal history.

• Practical AI adoption: Daks Sadarangani’s hands-on session helps firms move beyond the hype and start applying generative AI meaningfully in their work.

See You at the 11th Managing Partners Forum

Smarter Drafter team will be on the ground throughout the day. If you’re attending, we’d love to meet and talk about how automation fits into your 2025 plans.

To register for this event, visit their website.

Whether you’re focused on scalability, profitability, or just delivering great work more efficiently — automation should be part of the conversation.