Speakers

Beyond the Hype: AI, Lawyers, and the New Shape of Legal Work

2026 is the year legal AI stopped being a conversation about "if" and became a conversation about "how to do it right." Join Harvey's Australian Country Manager, Ashleigh Whittaker and Mallesons'  Chief Innovation Officer, Michelle Mahoney for a candid fireside on what's actually working — from perspectives on the new shape that legal work is taking, to the hard-won lessons of rolling out AI, to the emerging capabilities that will define the next twelve months. Honest reflections from inside one of legal's most ambitious innovation programs, and from the company building the tools powering it.

About Ashleigh

Ashleigh Whittaker is Head of Sales at Harvey, a domain-specific AI platform for law firms, professional service providers, and corporations. With over a decade of international legal experience, including as a former litigator and strategic advisor, Ashleigh has deep expertise in legal advisory, procurement, and operational 
strategy. At Harvey, she partners with law firms and global corporations as they navigate the GenAI landscape and evaluate how AI solutions can reshape legal processes, enhance efficiency, and transform the future of legal practice.