Professor Sarah Green is a motivational voice in legal and technological transformation, whose career demonstrates the power of bridging disciplines, leading change and tackling complex challenges head-on. As Head of Digital Assets and Trade Finance at D2 Legal Technology and Professor of Private Law at the University of Bristol, she combines vision with action in fields where law and innovation intersect.
Sarah’s early academic career laid a foundation in legal theory; she later joined Oxford as Professor of Obligations before assuming her role in Bristol. Her transition into law reform enabled her to apply scholarly insight to real-world systems. As a Law Commissioner, she steered reforms in commercial and common law to adapt to the demands of the digital era. Her leadership and persistence drove the passage of pioneering legislation like the Electronic Trade Documents Act, shaping how trade law accommodates digital assets.
Her ability to operate across law, government and business demonstrates resilience, interdisciplinary thinking and bold leadership. She regularly advises institutions, testifies before government bodies, and shapes legal standards in emerging technologies. Sarah’s work shows that tackling complexity with courage and clarity can reshape institutions and industries.
As a motivational speaker, she offers more than legal insight; she shares lessons on leading with expertise, driving systemic change and navigating disruptive environments. Her narrative appeals to those seeking to lead transformation, push boundary lines, and rally teams in uncertain times. Whether addressing technology firms, legal bodies, government agencies or leadership audiences, Sarah inspires by example, showing how expertise, persistence and strategic vision can deliver meaningful progress in fields that span tradition and innovation.
