Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Little late lunch near Smithfield market. Ready for and looking forward to tomorrow’s training day for PSLs/KLs. 000
Reposted by Helene Russellwomensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Queen of Clubs, 1909, by Margaret Macdonald, Art Nouveau pioneer and Glasgow School Artist #WomensArt 92342382
Reposted by Helene RussellJoanna Hardy-Susskind @joannahs.bsky.social · 04/10/2026Be 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. 16587159
Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Precision is a Competitive-Intelligence Skill – and an AI Readiness Requirement denise917.substack.com/p/precision-...denise917.substack.comPrecision is a Competitive-Intelligence Skill – and an AI Readiness RequirementA short email exchange this week reminded me how easily apparently ordinary language can introduce ambiguity. 100
Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Looking 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 011
Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Booking closes 4pm today for "KM Foundations: Legal Sector", running tomorrow online. 5 hours CPD, general admission only left. 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/knowledge-...eventbrite.co.ukKnowledge Management Foundations: legal sectorA practical intro to KM for legal professionals — tools, frameworks and strategies that reduce inefficiency and deliver results. 000
Reposted by Helene RussellAndrew Cutting @andrewcutting.coe.int · 16/09/2026So 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... 04425
Reposted by Helene RussellCaroline Ball @heroicendeavour.eurosky.social · 14/09/2026Librarians, 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!forms.gleWhat made you say yes? OBC open access library support surveyAbout 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... 187
Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Bellagio, Italy. Short holiday with the kids before they’re off to Uni. 000
Reposted by Helene Russell𝕯𝖆𝖓🍂🎃🕸️ @arepublic86.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Charlotte Wainwright restoring and saving old/ancient books. www.wainwrightbookbinding.com 524191085438
Reposted by Helene RussellStan Garfield @stangarfield.bsky.social · 18/01/2026Archive 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 #LegalKMstangarfield.medium.comMary Abraham: Profiles in KnowledgeOriginally published March 8, 2024 021
Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Are 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 #KMLegaltheknowledgebusiness.co.ukKM Foundations: A Refresher for You, or a Starting Point for Your Team - TheKnowledgeBusinessA CPD-eligible KM Foundations session for legal teams — a refresher for experienced KMers, or a strong starting point to send your team. 000
Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 24/08/2026A 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-...theknowledgebusiness.co.ukNew Podcast: From Litigation to Knowledge Management - TheKnowledgeBusinessI recently joined Ella Thomas on the IPI Insights podcast to talk about my journey from clinical negligence litigator to knowledge management […] 010
Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 18/08/2026New: 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 #KnowledgeManagementeventbrite.co.ukKnowledge Management Foundations: legal sectorA practical intro to KM for legal professionals — tools, frameworks and strategies that reduce inefficiency and deliver results. 020
Reposted by Helene RussellRichard Moorhead @richardmoorhead.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Courts *and* Wetherspoons. What a time to be alive. 3163
Reposted by Helene RussellMr Benn @thebowlerhatman.bsky.social · 08/08/2026It's the Bristol Balloon Festival this weekend. Always Fabulous fun. If you're there, look out for Baron Bartram!! 1242
Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Beautiful morning balloon launch today. #Bristol 010
Reposted by Helene RussellLegal C @legalclaret.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Rather concerningly, the lawyer for the Tate brothers has confused “extradition” with “execution”. Young lawyers note - be careful not to do this in court. 1451046233
Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 06/08/2026hbr.org/2026/08/how-...hbr.orgHow 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... 000
Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 24/07/2026www.legalfutures.co.uk/blog/how-doe...legalfutures.co.ukHow 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. 000
Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 21/07/2026www.bristol247.com/news-and-fea...bristol247.comShare Bristol to open fifth Library of Things in new areaThe libraries rent out tools and equipment 000
Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 16/07/2026New virtual training available - #KM for #lawfirms (foundation level) - 17th September 10-4pm. More info & book here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1990466109...eventbrite.co.ukKnowledge Management Foundations: legal sectorA practical intro to KM for legal professionals — tools, frameworks and strategies that reduce inefficiency and deliver results. 021
Reposted by Helene RussellThe Empty City @davidallengreen.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Reversed, wrong-headed, lied; unhinged, wrong-headed, deprived. 251039242
Reposted by Helene RussellGordon Exall @civlittweet.bsky.social · 26/06/2026www.civillitigationbrief.com/2026/06/26/t...civillitigationbrief.comTHROWBACK 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… 012
Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 24/06/2026www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...theguardian.comChasing life goals is a recipe for disaster – so try these tiny experiments insteadWhether 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 ... 000
Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Lovely 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...open.spotify.comHélène Russell: From Litigation to Knowledge ManagementIPI Insights · Episode 010
Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 09/06/2026www.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?legalcheek.comLegal Cheek - law firm insight, news, careers, eventsThe home of the Legal Cheek Most Lists, law firm profiles, virtual law fairs, vac schemes and the latest breaking legal news 020
Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 02/04/2026We'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!knowledgemobilisation.netProgramme for 2026 - UKKMbFProgramme 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... 000
Reposted by Helene RussellLouis Coiffait-Gunn @louiscoiffait-gunn.bsky.social · 07/03/2026To 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 jobcilip.org.ukProfessional RegistrationProfessional Registration demonstrates your abilities, knowledge and experience with three levels to suit every stage of your career. 043
Reposted by Helene RussellCILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 24/02/2026Early 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… 023
Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 17/02/2026Lovely view from the terrace at Events at 6, for the Tiger Eye session on getting started in #KM 000
Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 17/02/2026Beautiful morning here in London. Looking forward to meeting some law firm leaders to talk #KnowledgeManagement over brunch. 000
Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 16/02/2026knowledgemobilisation.net/keynote-spea...knowledgemobilisation.netKeynote speakers announced! - UKKMbFWe 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... 011
Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 16/02/2026www.tickettailor.com/events/ukkno...tickettailor.comSelect tickets – Knowledge Mobilisation Forum 2026 – We The CuriousKnowledge 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... 011
Reposted by Helene RussellLarry the Cat @number10cat.bsky.social · 15/02/202615 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) 19386151318
Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 16/02/2026Congratulations Burges Salmon always at the top of the best law firms to work at www.rollonfriday.com/news-content...rollonfriday.comRollOnFriday's Best Law Firms to Work At 2026 - the bottom firms for management"No strategy beyond cakes in tea points" 000
Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 30/01/2026Delighted to be speaking at the Dublin Knowledge Summit this year. Who else is going? Will I see you there? 000
Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 29/01/2026Connect, 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 000
Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 28/01/2026My 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...globelawandbusiness.com 130
Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 28/01/2026Leading 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...theknowledgebusiness.co.ukLeadership Retreat - TheKnowledgeBusinessJoin me in 2026 and step away from the day-to-day and immerse yourself in a focused 24-hour retreat designed exclusively for law […] 000
Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 07/01/2026www.globelawandbusiness.com/books/the-fu...globelawandbusiness.comThe 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, ... 000
Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 02/01/2026www.cnbc.com/2025/12/30/p...cnbc.comIf you want people to say 'yes' to you more often, use these 4 easy phrases: Psychology expertIf 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." 000
Reposted by Helene RussellThe Bar Council @thebarcouncil.bsky.social · 26/11/2025We 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 003
Reposted by Helene RussellThe Secret Barrister @barristersecret.bsky.social · 02/12/2025NEW BLOGPOST Abolishing trial by jury: why is the government overlooking the obvious? thesecretbarrister.com/2025/12/02/a...thesecretbarrister.comAbolishing 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 … 22261158
Reposted by Helene RussellSean Jones KC @seanjones.org · 20/11/2025As 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. 48987278
Reposted by Helene RussellSue Lacey Bryant @suelacey-bryant.bsky.social · 06/11/2025Just 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...cilip.org.ukCILIP: the library and information association 011
Helene Russell @helenerussell.bsky.social · 06/11/2025lithub.com/in-praise-of...lithub.comIn Praise of Librarians in Dangerous TimesLibrarians 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… 010