Richard Susskind

Author, speaker, and adviser

Richard Susskind OBE is a Scottish lawyer and author. He has written widely on the future of legal services, and his thought-provoking books and lectures have generated vigorous debate across multiple legal jurisdictions. He is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, a Fellow of the British Computer Society and a Fellow of the City and Guilds of London Institute. Richard is an internationally recognized speaker on the future of the legal profession, delivering talks to audiences ranging from the US Supreme Court to the BBC in Britain. He has also presented at a variety of international conferences and forums, including the International Bar Association's Annual Meeting, UIA's Law and Technology Edition Symposium, Harvard Law's Chicago Alumni and Friends Club, and even the Royal Society of Arts in Malta. An influential adviser and thinker, Richard is a key source for legal and technological trends. He is a frequent contributor and adviser to The Times, The Financial Times and The Guardian newspapers, and is the author of many books, including The Future of the Professions and the NewBook of Legal Services. Throughout his career, Richard has been featured and quoted in a wide range of sectors, from Bloomberg to Newsweek, Wired and the Wall Street Journal. He has also enjoyed success as a broadcaster, appearing on Sky News and CNBC as a panelist. He has given lectures at universities around the world, and his work has been published in more than 50 countries. Beyond his work in law, Richard is an active member of the Steering Group of the CogX Tech Festival, a crossover event mixing the best in AI, blockchain, robotics, and more. He has also founded a variety of legal practices, majoring on knowledge and information technology. Through his vast projects, Richard has made an indelible mark in the legal profession, revolutionizing the way lawyers approach technology, predict legal trends and make decisions. He is a sought-after source for legal advice and analysis, and his forward-thinking lectures and books have challenged traditional thinking, inspiring a new generation of legal practitioners.