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Helene Russell

@helenerussell.bsky.social
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Legal sector Knowledge Management specialist. Interested in KM, learning and innovation, law, writing, libraries, teaching, also books, art, sewing and storytelling in all forms.

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Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Little late lunch near Smithfield market. Ready for and looking forward to tomorrow’s training day for PSLs/KLs.
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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Queen of Clubs, 1909, by Margaret Macdonald, Art Nouveau pioneer and Glasgow School Artist #WomensArt
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Joanna Hardy-Susskind @joannahs.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Be under no illusion: this is a significant victory for everyone who stuck their neck out and defended jury trials, day after day, clause by clause. But it is not a comprehensive victory. Magistrates should not be allowed to send people to prison for two years.
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Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Precision is a Competitive-Intelligence Skill – and an AI Readiness Requirement denise917.substack.com/p/precision-...
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Precision is a Competitive-Intelligence Skill – and an AI Readiness Requirement
A short email exchange this week reminded me how easily apparently ordinary language can introduce ambiguity.
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Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Looking forward to chatting KM with Jess Pawley (NHS KMer) for CILIP Midlands at 2pm today. What's KM all about and what are careers in legal & healthcare KM like? @cilip.bsky.social @cilip-em.bsky.social
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Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Booking closes 4pm today for "KM Foundations: Legal Sector", running tomorrow online. 5 hours CPD, general admission only left. 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/knowledge-...
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Knowledge Management Foundations: legal sector
A practical intro to KM for legal professionals — tools, frameworks and strategies that reduce inefficiency and deliver results.
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Andrew Cutting @andrewcutting.coe.int · 16/09/2026
So how does the European Convention on Human Rights benefit me and my loved ones? Great new guide from students at @tcddublin.bsky.social and the Ballymun Community Law Centre👇 🔗 www.tcd.ie/law/news--ev...
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Caroline Ball @heroicendeavour.eurosky.social · 14/09/2026
Librarians, assemble! ✊ We're running a short, anonymous survey (10-15 mins) exploring how libraries actually decide whether to fund collective, fee-free open access, or not. Where does the money come from? What evidence carries the most weight? And what happens when the answer is no? Thank you!
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What made you say yes? OBC open access library support survey
About this survey This survey is run by the Open Book Collective - a charity registered in England and Wales (charity no. 1206287). For the purposes of data protection law, the Open Book Collective is...
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Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Today’s hike in Italy.
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Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Bellagio, Italy. Short holiday with the kids before they’re off to Uni.
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Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Breakfast and this view.
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𝕯𝖆𝖓🍂🎃🕸️ @arepublic86.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Charlotte Wainwright restoring and saving old/ancient books. www.wainwrightbookbinding.com
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Stan Garfield @stangarfield.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Archive of March 8, 2024 blog post (with links updated): Mary Abraham @vmaryabraham.bsky.social - 101st in the series Profiles in Knowledge: Insights from Knowledge Management Thought Leaders stangarfield.medium.com/mary-abraham... #KM #KnowledgeManagement #ThoughtLeaders #LegalKM
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Mary Abraham: Profiles in Knowledge
Originally published March 8, 2024
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Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Are your know-how, precedents & expertise hard to find or reuse? Practical training - core legal KM concepts, tools & how to show stakeholders it's working. 17 Sept, online, £295 (£220 KN group members): more info & link for tickets here theknowledgebusiness.co.uk/km-foundatio... #LegalKM #KMLegal
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KM Foundations: A Refresher for You, or a Starting Point for Your Team - TheKnowledgeBusiness
A CPD-eligible KM Foundations session for legal teams — a refresher for experienced KMers, or a strong starting point to send your team.
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Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
A chat with Ella Thomas on the IPI Insights podcast, talking leadership, knowledge & moving from litigator to KM consultant. #KMLegal #LegalKM #KnowledgeManagement #KM theknowledgebusiness.co.uk/new-podcast-...
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New Podcast: From Litigation to Knowledge Management - TheKnowledgeBusiness
I recently joined Ella Thomas on the IPI Insights podcast to talk about my journey from clinical negligence litigator to knowledge management […]
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Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
New: KM Foundations, 17 Sept, online. A practical one-day introduction to knowledge management for legal teams — for anyone new to KM or taking it on as part of a wider role. £295 (£220 for Knowledge Network members). Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/knowledge-... #LegalKM #KnowledgeManagement
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Knowledge Management Foundations: legal sector
A practical intro to KM for legal professionals — tools, frameworks and strategies that reduce inefficiency and deliver results.
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Richard Moorhead @richardmoorhead.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Courts *and* Wetherspoons. What a time to be alive.
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Mr Benn @thebowlerhatman.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
It's the Bristol Balloon Festival this weekend. Always Fabulous fun. If you're there, look out for Baron Bartram!!
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Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Beautiful morning balloon launch today. #Bristol
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Legal C @legalclaret.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Rather concerningly, the lawyer for the Tate brothers has confused “extradition” with “execution”. Young lawyers note - be careful not to do this in court.
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Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
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How Much Time Do Your Employees Spend Botsitting?
AI promises to reduce workloads and improve organizational performance, but its benefits often come with a hidden cost: “botsitting,” the work employees do to make AI useful, from supplying context an...
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Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
www.legalfutures.co.uk/blog/how-doe...
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How does the legal profession become neuroinclusive?
My learning journey as mum to an autistic son with profound additional needs completely changed the way in which I work as a child protection lawyer.
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Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
www.bristol247.com/news-and-fea...
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Share Bristol to open fifth Library of Things in new area
The libraries rent out tools and equipment
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Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
New virtual training available - #KM for #lawfirms (foundation level) - 17th September 10-4pm. More info & book here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1990466109...
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Knowledge Management Foundations: legal sector
A practical intro to KM for legal professionals — tools, frameworks and strategies that reduce inefficiency and deliver results.
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Poster promoting Count Binface, in the famous Obama style
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The Empty City @davidallengreen.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Reversed, wrong-headed, lied; unhinged, wrong-headed, deprived.
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Gordon Exall @civlittweet.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
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THROWBACK FRIDAY: THIRTEEN YEARS OF BLOGGING (JUNE 2013): THE TEENAGE YEARS ARE STARTING…
Today we look at the posts from June 2013, that is the month that Civil Litigation Brief first started as a blog (24th June 2013).  Prior to that it had been a monthly (and when the Civil Procedure…
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Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
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Chasing life goals is a recipe for disaster – so try these tiny experiments instead
Whether its our careers, health or relationships, we often set the bar too high and end up feeling disappointed when it doesn’t work out. Try this new way of thinking … and you may just see some real ...
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Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Lovely chat with Ella Thomas at IPI Insights recently, about my transition to entrepreneur and KM specialist from clinical negligence litigator. open.spotify.com/episode/3VyO...
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Hélène Russell: From Litigation to Knowledge Management
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Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
www.legalcheek.com I wonder if the difference in clarity in UKvUS in drafting has to do with the difference in attitude towards knowledge management? Thoughts?
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Legal Cheek - law firm insight, news, careers, events
The home of the Legal Cheek Most Lists, law firm profiles, virtual law fairs, vac schemes and the latest breaking legal news
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Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
We're really pleased to share the full programme for the 2026 UK KMb Forum with you! knowledgemobilisation.net/uk-kmb-forum... Across the two days, you can expect sessions on everything related to knowledge mobilisation and curiosity. We hope to see you in Bristol later this month!
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Programme for 2026 - UKKMbF
Programme After a great response to our call for contributions we were once again excited to be able to offer a range of opportunities for conversations, creativity and collaborative learning at the 2...
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Louis Coiffait-Gunn @louiscoiffait-gunn.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
To be clear, you don't need to have gone to “library school” for a Library & Information Studies degree to do CILIP Professional Registration (Certification, Chartership or Fellowship; including for Knowledge Management) www.cilip.org.uk/general/cust... It's open to all & fits around your day job
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Professional Registration
Professional Registration demonstrates your abilities, knowledge and experience with three levels to suit every stage of your career.
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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Early bird tickets now live for CILIP's online Copyright Conference 2026! Book now for a day of expert insight into AI, international perspectives on copyright and case studies from the BFI Our Screen Heritage projects. #NaomiKornAssociates Register: www.cilip.org.uk/page/CopyrightConf…
Young woman with earphones attending an online copyright conference, promoting early bird tickets ending March 31.
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Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Lovely view from the terrace at Events at 6, for the Tiger Eye session on getting started in #KM
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Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Beautiful morning here in London. Looking forward to meeting some law firm leaders to talk #KnowledgeManagement over brunch.
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Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
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Keynote speakers announced! - UKKMbF
We are delighted to be welcoming Lewis Hou and Dr Hayley Trowbridge to Bristol as our keynote speakers for 2026, alongside a special addition, to mark the successful end of her time as Chair, our very...
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Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
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Select tickets – Knowledge Mobilisation Forum 2026 – We The Curious
Knowledge Mobilisation Forum 2026 – We The Curious, Wed 22 Apr 2026 - Thu 23 Apr 2026 - Knowledge is the awareness, understanding, and interpretation of facts, truths, and experiences that shape how w...
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Larry the Cat @number10cat.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
15 years ago today I arrived on Downing Street in a cage. I've seen off Cameron, May, Johnson, Truss and Sunak and I'm still going strong. Only two Prime Ministers have ever done longer stints here: William Pitt the Younger and Sir Robert Walpole. Bill and Bob - I'm coming for you... (Photos AP)
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Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Congratulations Burges Salmon always at the top of the best law firms to work at www.rollonfriday.com/news-content...
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RollOnFriday's Best Law Firms to Work At 2026 - the bottom firms for management
"No strategy beyond cakes in tea points"
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Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Delighted to be speaking at the Dublin Knowledge Summit this year. Who else is going? Will I see you there?
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Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Connect, Share, Discover: Informal Networking Session 📅 Wed, Feb 4th | 12:30–1:30 PM GMT Looking to build genuine connections with knowledge and information management professionals? Join CILIP K&IM SIG for a relaxed virtual networking lunch. Register now to secure your spot. lnkd.in/ecXaae6k
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Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
My chapter on getting lawyers to actually use AI tools is out in The Future of Legal Knowledge Management (Globe Law & Business). Turns out the secret isn't better tech, it's better change management and treating partners like the demanding clients they are. globelawandbusiness.com/books/the-fut...
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Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Leading a law firm in 2026? The challenges are different. Your leadership needs to be too. Intensive 24-hour retreat for partners | 5-6 March | Birmingham Expert speakers, peer connections, practical strategies you can actually use. theknowledgebusiness.co.uk/what-we-do/t...
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Leadership Retreat - TheKnowledgeBusiness
Join me in 2026 and step away from the day-to-day and immerse yourself in a focused 24-hour retreat designed exclusively for law […]
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Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
www.globelawandbusiness.com/books/the-fu...
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The Future of Legal Knowledge Management:
The Future of Legal Knowledge Management: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence provides innovative and robust solutions to some of the most pressing issues facing KM practitioners today, ...
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Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
www.cnbc.com/2025/12/30/p...
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If you want people to say 'yes' to you more often, use these 4 easy phrases: Psychology expert
If you want to be more persuasive in both work and life, psychology expert Shadé Zahrai shares her most "counterintuitive" advice for getting people to say "yes."
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The Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
We have updated our guidance on the use of ChatGPT, and other generative artificial intelligence (AI) large language model systems (LLMs), following recent case law at the High Court and the fast-paced development of the technology. Read the guidance ➡️ bit.ly/4ijAv9E
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The Secret Barrister @barristersecret.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
NEW BLOGPOST Abolishing trial by jury: why is the government overlooking the obvious? thesecretbarrister.com/2025/12/02/a...
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Abolishing trial by jury: why is the government overlooking the obvious?
Today, the government has confirmed that it intends to remove the right to trial by jury in the vast majority of cases in the Crown Courts. Serious criminal allegations, carrying up to three years …
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Sean Jones KC @seanjones.org · 20/11/2025
As we move into “foreigners are cancelling Christmas in the name of political correctness” season it’s worth remember that Christmas was indeed once banned in England, by Christians and the man who enforced the ban has a statue in his honour outside the Houses of Parliament.
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Sue Lacey Bryant @suelacey-bryant.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Just completed the sound check for our online @cilip.bsky.social online KK&IM Awards night on Weds 12th. Looking forward to kicking this off. It's going to be a celebration of the bes & and a fascinating speech by Rachel Cooke winner of the #WalfordAward2024. www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event...
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CILIP: the library and information association
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Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
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In Praise of Librarians in Dangerous Times
Librarians are on the front lines of history and current events, when news and change arrive at a furious clip that only quickens every day. And without libraries, my work would simply not exist. I…
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