Katie Phillips
Head of Family Law at
LEAP Legal Software
With over 20 years’ experience in Family Law, including as a former Partner at a leading Oxfordshire firm, Katie Phillips brings deep expertise in complex divorce, financial remedy, and children law cases. Starting as a secretary back in 2007, Katie moved on to becoming a paralegal, Chartered Legal Executive, Solicitor, Associate, Senior Associate, and Partner, 18 years later.
Today, as Head of Family Law at LEAP Legal Software, she combines the practical legal experience she has gained over the past two decades in practice with a passion for innovation, helping family law firms harness technology to work smarter, enhance client care, and navigate the evolving justice system.
Fun fact: Katie will be running the 2026 London Marathon in support of the Royal British Legion!
Day 2 - Katie Philips | Sponsored Breakout
Using Legal Technology to Support Ethical, Trauma-Informed Practice
Who it will interest
Mediators, family lawyers, dispute resolution professionals, practice leaders
What this session is about
Ethical, trauma-informed practice is shaped not only by professional skill but by the systems that hold the work. This session explores how legal technology can reduce cognitive overload, support ethical boundaries and improve consistency in complex cases.
The focus is on technology as a support tool rather than surveillance.
Key themes
Technology as a conflict-reduction tool
Reducing administrative and cognitive burden
Systems that support lawyers and clients
Enhancing consistency and transparency
What delegates will gain
Insight into how technology supports professional wellbeing
Practical ideas for reducing overload and burnout
Reflection on infrastructure as part of ethical practice
How it connects to other sessions
Complements Tracy Ann Moore-Grant’s wellbeing focus and Megan Hunter’s emphasis on structure and containment.