Richard Susskind earned his D.Phil. in Computers and Law from Balliol College, Oxford in 1986, building on his LL.B. in Law from the University of Glasgow in 1983. A prominent figure in legal tech since the early 1980s, Susskind was recognized as an honorary member of the Society for Computers and Law in 1992, the same year he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA).
In recognition of his sustained and profound impact on the legal and technological landscape, Richard Susskind is set to be awarded a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2025 New Year Honours for his ongoing services to Information Technology and to the Law. His unparalleled career continues to shape the future of professional services globally through his advisory roles, prolific publications, and thought leadership.