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Global Head of Legal Innovation & Engagement at CORTO

Fiona Kirkman is the Global Head of Legal Innovation & Engagement at CORTO (www.docorto.ai), an AI-powered productivity solution transforming how legal professionals work.

A pioneer in legal technology, Fiona co-founded FamilyProperty, a platform designed to simplify and streamline family law processes and now continues that innovation journey through AI with CORTO. With more than 20 years’ experience as a family lawyer, mediator and educator, she brings together deep legal expertise and technological vision to create tools that enhance workflows, increase productivity and improve client experience.

An Accredited Specialist in Family Law and strong advocate for the evolution of the profession, Fiona promotes a balanced skillset — Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Acumen (BX) and Legal Knowledge (IQ) — as essential for modern legal practice. A visionary and recognised leader at the intersection of law, technology and human connection, Fiona empowers the legal profession to embrace innovation while maintaining the empathy, ethics and excellence that define the heart of legal practice.