Jon Bartman

An energetic business leader with a proven ability to create, inspire and deliver. Experience of start-ups, fast growth, transformation and turnarounds. Great experience in having taken companies through floatations, fund raising, management buy outs and private investor exits.
Excellent relationship builder who nurtures people, numbers and ideas in equal measure. Sharp intellect wrapped up in a relaxed and approachable style that never fails to get the most out of any situation.

Ned Gannon

Ned Gannon is a co-founder and CEO of Coheso, a GenAI-based legal front door, legal assistant, and work management platform for in-house legal and compliance teams. Previously, Ned was co-founder and CEO of AI-based contract analytics pioneer eBrevia acquired by Donnelley Financial Solutions (NYSE: DFIN) in 2018. Following eBrevia’s acquisition by DFIN, Ned served as President of DFIN’s eBrevia subsidiary with overall management and P&L responsibility increasing revenue 5X. Ned previously practiced corporate law at Paul Hastings. Ned holds a law degree from Harvard Law School and a Master in Public Administration from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. Ned was chosen as one of five Legal Tech Entrepreneurs to Watch by Capterra and speaks frequently on topics related to artificial intelligence and the legal industry.

Efftichia Dower
Efftichia Dower is the Vice President of Legal at M42, a global healthtech company based in the UAE. She leads legal innovation initiatives, focusing on legal design and cutting-edge legal processes that align with M42’s pioneering healthcare advancements. Effie’s work has recently been recognised in the Middle East, earning her a shortlisting as Legal Services Innovator of the Year for the 2025 Lexis Nexis Women in Law Awards.
Before joining M42, Efftichia was a senior lawyer in the Onfido legal team. The Team was a Finalist at the British Legal Awards for Outstanding Innovation & Collaboration and also won a Highly Commended recognition for “Enabling Business Growth” at the FT Innovative Lawyers Awards in Europe. Effie began her legal career as a corporate lawyer at Freshfields in London.
She is also the founder of the Women in Law Constellation Network, a platform dedicated to empowering women in the legal profession. A passionate advocate for mentorship and professional development, Effie is an award-winning mentor where she has been recognised for her outstanding contributions to both professional and personal growth.
In 2024, Efftichia was named an inaugural O Lister by The O-Shaped Lawyer. The O-Shaped Lawyer is one who embodies being Open, Original, seeking Opportunity, taking Ownership, and being Optimistic – critical traits for success in the legal profession and business.
She is a sought-after global speaker, having spoken on panels around the world on legal innovation, communication, and the evolving role of legal teams in high-growth industries.