Garfield AI CEO Speaks at Royal Society AI and the Law Conference

Garfield AI Featured at Prestigious Royal Society Conference Exploring the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Law

London, 23 September 2025 – Philip Young, CEO and co-founder of Garfield AI, spoke at the Royal Society's "AI and the Law" conference, a prestigious invitation-only event bringing together leading scentific and legal experts to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and legal practice. Philip discussed Garfield AI's groundbreaking role as the first law firm authorized anywhere in the world to provide legal services via AI.

A Prestigious Platform for Legal Innovation

The Royal Society, one of the world's most distinguished scientific institutions, hosted the full-day conference at its London headquarters. The event formed part of the Royal Society's "Science and Law" programme, led by Dame Julie Maxton, Executive Director of the Royal Society, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary exploration of AI's legal implications.

The conference brought together an exceptional lineup of speakers, including senior judiciary, government officials, academic leaders, and pioneering practitioners at the forefront of AI and law.

Distinguished Speaker Lineup

Philip Young joined a panel boasting an impressive roster of speakers:

• Lord Justice Birss - Senior judiciary perspective on AI in legal processes and panel chair
• Dan James - Director of the Ministry of Justice's AI Unit
• Professor Felix Steffek - Professor of Law, Cambridge University, undertaking ground-breaking research into AI and the law
• Dame Muffy Calder - Professor of Computing Science, Glasglow University.

The gathering represented a unique convergence of legal expertise, technical knowledge, and policy leadership, reflecting the multifaceted nature of AI's impact on legal systems.

Garfield AI's Groundbreaking Approach

Philip's presentation focused on Garfield AI's practical application of AI technology in legal debt recovery. As the first law firm authorized anywhere in the world to provide legal services via AI, Garfield represents a pioneering model of how artificial intelligence can expand access to justice while maintaining regulatory compliance and professional standards.

"Speaking at the Royal Society alongside such distinguished experts was a tremendous honour," said Philip Young. "It reflects the significance of what we've achieved with Garfield. Not just as a technological innovation, but as a new model for delivering legal services that addresses real access to justice challenges."

The Future of AI and Law

The Royal Society conference addressed fundamental questions about AI's role in legal systems. As AI technologies become more sophisticated and more widely deployed, the legal profession faces both opportunities and challenges:

• Expanding Access: AI can make legal services affordable and accessible to individuals and businesses currently priced out of traditional legal help
• Maintaining Standards: Regulatory frameworks must ensure AI legal services maintain professional standards and consumer protection
• Transforming Practice: Lawyers will need new skills and approaches to work effectively alongside AI systems
• Ensuring Accountability: Legal and governance frameworks must ensure clear accountability for AI-generated legal work

Garfield AI's experience as the first regulated AI-driven law firm provides practical insights into these questions, demonstrating how innovation and regulation can work together.

Advancing the Conversation

The Royal Society conference represents an important milestone in the broader conversation about AI and law. By bringing together technical experts, legal practitioners, judiciary, policymakers, and academics, the event fostered the kind of interdisciplinary dialogue essential for navigating AI's impact on legal systems.

Learn More

More information about the Royal Society's "AI and the Law" conference is available at royalsociety.org.

About Garfield AI Garfield AI is the world's first AI-driven law firm, approved by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. The platform helps businesses recover small debts through automated processes that combine AI technology with expert legal systems, maintaining the highest standards of legal practice. Founded by senior City litigation lawyer Philip Young and quantum physicist Daniel Long, Garfield is transforming access to justice for UK SMEs. Visit garfield.law to learn more.

Media Contact: Philip Young, CEO - philip@garfield.law Daniel Long, CTO - dan@garfield.law