Top 5 Legal Insights from ScotSoft 2025: Risk, Resilience and the Future of Innovation
IP, Technology & Data
Innovation & Technology Director
Damien Behan
Damien drives the firm’s innovation and technology strategy, with a particular focus on how AI can enhance legal services. He has a track record of pioneering change in the application of technology to the business and practice of law. Damien is passionate about leveraging tech innovation to enhance client service and operational efficiency, and to enable accessibility. He also has an extensive background in information security and leads the firm’s cybersecurity programme.
He is a recognised thought leader in legal tech and AI, regularly speaking at industry events and contributing to conversations on the future of law.
Two minutes with Damien
Hear from our Innovation & Technology Director Damien Behan, who shares:
- More about his role
- His involvement in the firm's neuro-inclusion colleague network
- His thoughts on AI
- What he would do if he didn't work in innovation and technology
Living Brodies' values
Damien is a strong communicator known for working collaboratively with colleagues and clients on change projects.
Highlights
- A member of the International Programming Team for ILTA, the International Legal Technology Association. Has acted as Mentor for numerous mentees in law firms as part of ILTA's MyMentor programme.
- Named in the CIO UK Top 100 in 2025, which recognises excellence in technology leadership.
- Is a member of the Litig (Legal IT Innovators Group) working group on AI Transparency.
- Chair of the firm's AI Taskforce.
- Is a senior sponsor of the Neuroinclusion Colleague Network.
- Is a member of the firm's risk management committee and leads Brodies' firmwide innovation programme which aims to improve our service to clients.
