We're thrilled to announce that the 2025 Merrin James Fellowship has been awarded to Firbank alumna Elena Tsalanidis. With this fellowship, Elena will delve deeper into advancements in AI and machine learning within the legal field. Reflecting on her journey, Elena shares that her passion for justice and advocacy was first sparked at Firbank. Since then, her impressive career has taken her across continents, from serving as a Supreme Court Judge's Associate in Australia to holding an operations role at a UK tech company. Today, she is the founder of Deeligence, a legal tech company that leverages AI to streamline contract reviews, reducing the time by half. As a champion of gender diversity in both the legal and tech sectors, Elena believes that inclusivity fosters better decision-making and creativity. We're incredibly proud of her achievements and look forward to seeing the impact of her fellowship work. Congratulations, Elena!