Professor Richard Susskind CBE KC (Hon)Distinguished author and strategic consultant to global corporations and governments

Professor Richard Susskind CBE KC (Hon) is a world-renowned legal expert and prolific author who has dedicated over forty years to the study and implementation of artificial intelligence. Currently serving as the President of the Society for Computers and Law, he previously spent a quarter of a century as the Technology Adviser to the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales. His academic influence spans several prestigious institutions, including professorships at Oxford University, Gresham College, and the University of Strathclyde, alongside fellowships with the British Computer Society and the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Regarded as the most frequently cited author on the future of legal services, Richard has published eleven books, including the influential titles Tomorrow’s Lawyers and The End of Lawyers?. His collaborative work, The Future of the Professions, was recognised as a Financial Times Book of the Year for its analysis of how automated systems are gradually succeeding human experts. Drawing on his experience co-developing the first commercial AI for the legal sector, his upcoming 2025 publication, How To Think About AI: A Guide for the Perplexed, explores the broader social and ethical consequences of machine intelligence. Richard is a highly sought-after advisor for national governments and international firms seeking to navigate the shift from traditional professional practices to technology-led models. Audiences frequently book him for his ability to simplify complex technical concepts and provide a clear, authoritative framework for understanding the digital transformation of modern industry. On stage, Professor Richard Susskind CBE KC (Hon) is best known for talks on Artificial Intelligence, HR & People and Digital Business & Strategy. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across AI and Business & Consulting, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Professor Richard Susskind CBE KC (Hon) is regularly booked for Business Speaker and Conference Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Professor Richard Susskind CBE KC (Hon) travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Professor Richard Susskind CBE KC (Hon) would approach your audience.