Advancing the Rule of Law
by North Carolina State University Department of Computer Science
"Advancing the Rule of Law" is a seminar presented by Mike Walsh, CEO of LexisNexis Legal & Professional, as part of the Fidelity Investment Speaker Series at North Carolina State University's Department of Computer Science. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, October 24, 2017, at 6:00 PM in room 1231 of Engineering Building II.
The seminar will explore the definition, measurement, and significance of the rule of law, emphasizing the role of information and analytics in its advancement. Topics include leveraging a global legal database and technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning to promote legal standards worldwide.
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with Mike Walsh, who brings extensive experience in legal information solutions and has led significant transformations within LexisNexis. The event is open to students, faculty, and professionals interested in the intersection of law and technology.
This seminar is particularly beneficial for individuals in the legal and tech industries seeking insights into how data and technology can be harnessed to strengthen the rule of law globally.
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Mike Walsh
CEO at LexisNexis Legal & Professional
Mike Walsh is CEO of the global legal business of LexisNexis, a leading provider of information solutions to law firm, corporate, government, and academic markets. The business serves customers in over 175 countries and employs approximately 10,000 worldwide. Prior to his current role, Mr. Walsh was CEO of LexisNexis U.S. Legal Markets, where he led the transformation of the business from a provider of legal research to a solutions partner. He joined LexisNexis in 2003 as Senior Vice President, Global Strategy and Business Development, overseeing significant expansion into the LexisNexis Risk Management sector. Before joining LexisNexis, Mr. Walsh was Director of Strategic Business Development at Home Depot, practiced law at Weil, Gotshal and Manges, worked on large transactions at General Electric, and was a consultant with the Boston Consulting Group. He also co-founded Infirmation.com, an online portal, and sold that business to what is now Thomson Reuters. Mr. Walsh earned his JD from Harvard Law School and received his BA from Yale University. He sits on the Board of the Atlantic Council. He grew up in Colorado and now resides in New York with his wife and two children.
Event Details
- Date
- October 24, 2017
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Raleigh, United States
- Engineering Building II, Room 1231
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Students, faculty, and professionals interested in law and technology