LEAP: Making Money With AI When You Charge by the Hour
| Thursday, September 10, 2026 |
| 3:15 PM - 3:35 PM |
| Wala Mirr Theatre |
Overview
AI promises to help professional firms do more in less time—but what happens when your business model depends on billing for that time? This talk explores the tension between AI-driven efficiency and the billable hour, and how firms can turn productivity gains into stronger margins, better client outcomes, and new revenue opportunities. We’ll look at how LEAP can help firms rethink the value of their work, use AI more strategically, and build a more profitable model for the future.
Speaker
Mr Christian Beck
Founder and Head of Innovation, LEAP Group
LEAP Legal Software
Making Money With AI When You Charge by the Hour
Biography
Christian Beck, Founder and CEO of LEAP Legal Software, established the company more than 30 years ago with a vision to revolutionise legal practice management through technology. Self-taught in programming, Christian worked closely with legal professionals to develop software solutions tailored to their unique needs. Today, LEAP's platform supports over 67,000 legal professionals worldwide, setting the standard for efficiency and productivity in law firms. Under Christian’s leadership, LEAP continues to push boundaries in legal tech, now integrating advanced AI to drive further innovation. Christian has previously been recognised as EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year, and in 2024, LEAP continued to earn accolades, including AFR BOSS’s Most Innovative Medium-Sized Company and Best Use of AI in Legal Tech at the International Cloud AI Awards.
