TechLaw.Fest 2020
by Singapore Academy of Law, Singapore's Ministry of Law, and MP Singapore.
TechLaw.Fest 2020 was a fully virtual event held from September 28 to October 2, 2020, organized by the Singapore Academy of Law, Singapore's Ministry of Law, and MP Singapore. The event attracted over 6,000 registrations from more than 100 countries, featuring more than 120 speakers from various sectors, including technology giants, academia, and leading law firms.
The conference covered key topics such as legal innovation, technology law, access to justice, and the future of automated legal operations. Notable initiatives launched during the event included the Legal Industry Technology & Innovation Roadmap and the ALITA Legal Tech Observatory, aimed at supporting the development and adoption of legal technologies.
In addition to panel discussions and keynote addresses, TechLaw.Fest 2020 offered over 50 networking opportunities, a virtual legal tech exhibition, and on-demand content. The event provided a platform for the global legal community to connect, converse, and collaborate on issues at the intersection of law and technology.
TechLaw.Fest 2020 was designed for legal professionals, technologists, policymakers, and academics interested in the evolving landscape of law and technology. Attendees gained insights into the latest trends, innovations, and challenges shaping the future of the legal industry.
Speakers(49)
Abheek Anand
Managing Director at Sequoia Capital India
Abheek Anand is the Managing Director at Sequoia Capital India, focusing on investments in technology and innovation.
Alice Namuli Blazevic
Partner at Katende, Ssempebwa & Company Advocates
Alice Namuli Blazevic is a Partner at Katende, Ssempebwa & Company Advocates, specializing in legal innovation and technology.
Alison Hook
Co-founder and Director at Hook Tangaza
Alison Hook is the Co-founder and Director of Hook Tangaza, specializing in legal market analysis and strategy.
April Brousseau
Global Lead, Clifford Chance Create and Innovation at Clifford Chance
April Brousseau is the Global Lead for Clifford Chance Create and Innovation, driving the firm's innovation strategy and initiatives.
Azman Jaafar
Managing Partner at RHTLaw Asia LLP
Azman Jaafar is the Managing Partner at RHTLaw Asia LLP, overseeing the firm's strategic direction and operations.
Ben Tidswell
Chair at Ashurst
Ben Tidswell is the Chair of Ashurst, overseeing the firm's strategic direction and global operations.
Bill Deckelman
Executive Vice President and General Counsel at DXC Technology
Bill Deckelman is the Executive Vice President and General Counsel at DXC Technology, managing legal affairs and corporate governance.
Charles Lavallée
Vice President of Business Development at Venio Systems Inc.
Charles Lavallée is the Vice President of Business Development at Venio Systems Inc., specializing in eDiscovery software solutions.
Chris Fowler
General Counsel Technology at BT Group
Chris Fowler is the General Counsel Technology at BT Group, overseeing legal matters related to technology and innovation.
David N. Alfred
Director, Corporate & Finance at Drew & Napier
David N. Alfred is the Director of Corporate & Finance at Drew & Napier.
Desmond Chew
Deputy Executive Director at Asian Business Law Institute
Desmond Chew is the Deputy Executive Director at the Asian Business Law Institute.
Dr. Clarisse Girot
Senior Fellow at Asian Business Law Institute
Dr. Clarisse Girot is a Senior Fellow at the Asian Business Law Institute.
Dr. Eva Bruch
Founder at AlterWork
Dr. Eva Bruch is the Founder of AlterWork, specializing in legal innovation and transformation strategies.
Dr. Stanley Lai, SC
Head of Intellectual Property Practice at Allen & Gledhill LLP
Dr. Stanley Lai, SC, is the Head of the Intellectual Property Practice at Allen & Gledhill LLP.
Dr. Ulrike Till
Director, Division of Artificial Intelligence Policy at World Intellectual Property Organization
Dr. Ulrike Till is the Director of the Division of Artificial Intelligence Policy at the World Intellectual Property Organization.
Edwin Tong SC
Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister for Law at Government of Singapore
Edwin Tong SC is the Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Second Minister for Law in Singapore, overseeing cultural policies and legal affairs.
Frank Koo
Head of Asia – Talent and Learning Solutions at LinkedIn
Frank Koo is the Head of Asia for Talent and Learning Solutions at LinkedIn, specializing in talent development and learning strategies.
J. Stephen Poor
Chairman Emeritus at Seyfarth Shaw LLP
J. Stephen Poor is the Chairman Emeritus of Seyfarth Shaw LLP, with extensive experience in legal management and innovation.
James McLeary
Associate Managing Director at Kroll
James McLeary is an Associate Managing Director at Kroll.
Luo Ling Ling
Managing Director at Luo Ling Ling LLC
Luo Ling Ling is the Managing Director of Luo Ling Ling LLC, focusing on litigation and family law matters.
Mari Sako
Professor of Management Studies at Oxford Saïd Business School
Mari Sako is a Professor of Management Studies at Oxford Saïd Business School, researching professional services and innovation.
Mark A. Cohen
Executive Chairman at Digital Legal Exchange
Mark A. Cohen is the Executive Chairman of Digital Legal Exchange, focusing on accelerating digital transformation in the legal industry.
Mark Fisher
Senior Associate at Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP
Mark Fisher is a Senior Associate at Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP.
Mark Parsons
Partner at Hogan Lovells
Mark Parsons is a Partner at Hogan Lovells.
Mary Shen O’Carroll
Director of Legal Operations at Google LLC
Mary Shen O’Carroll is the Director of Legal Operations at Google LLC and serves as the President of the Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC).
Michele DeStefano
Law Professor and Founder at LawWithoutWalls
Michele DeStefano is a Law Professor and Founder of LawWithoutWalls, focusing on legal education and innovation.
Odvar (Alex) Bjerkholt
Co-Founder at Idea Tracing
Odvar (Alex) Bjerkholt is the Co-Founder of Idea Tracing, specializing in legal technology and innovation.
Patrick Ang
Managing Partner at Rajah & Tann Singapore
Patrick Ang is the Managing Partner at Rajah & Tann Singapore, leading the firm's legal practice and business development.
Paul Lanzone
Senior Vice President at UnitedLex
Paul Lanzone is the Senior Vice President at UnitedLex, leading global delivery and legal services operations.
Prof Mari Sako
Professor of Management Studies at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Prof Mari Sako is a Professor of Management Studies at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, specializing in professional service firms and global strategy.
Prof Richard Susskind, OBE
Chair of the Advisory Board of the Oxford Internet Institute
Prof Richard Susskind, OBE, is the Chair of the Advisory Board of the Oxford Internet Institute and Technology Adviser to the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales.
Prof. Lee Pey Woan
Professor of Law at Singapore Management University
Prof. Lee Pey Woan is a Professor of Law at Singapore Management University.
Prof. Pamela Samuelson
Richard M. Sherman Distinguished Professor of Law at Berkeley Law School
Prof. Pamela Samuelson is the Richard M. Sherman Distinguished Professor of Law at Berkeley Law School.
Rachel Wong
Lead Idea Tracer at Idea Tracing
Rachel Wong is the Lead Idea Tracer at Idea Tracing, focusing on legal innovation and technology solutions.
Rajan Chettiar
Director at Rajan Chettiar LLC
Rajan Chettiar is the Director of Rajan Chettiar LLC, specializing in family law and personal legal services.
Reena SenGupta
Executive Director at Digital Legal Exchange
Reena SenGupta is the Executive Director of Digital Legal Exchange, leading efforts to foster digital innovation in legal services.
Rob Bratby
Principal Solicitor at Bratby Law
Rob Bratby is the Principal Solicitor at Bratby Law.
Roch Glowacki
Co-Founder at Idea Tracing
Roch Glowacki is the Co-Founder of Idea Tracing, focusing on legal innovation and technology solutions.
Ryan Gregg
Vice President of Business Development at Venio Systems Inc.
Ryan Gregg is the Vice President of Business Development at Venio Systems Inc., focusing on litigation support technology and services.
Sam Mantle
Executive Vice President of Digital Engineering at Luxoft
Sam Mantle is the Executive Vice President of Digital Engineering at Luxoft, overseeing digital solutions and engineering services.
Sandeep Khurana
Director at Eulexica Pte Ltd trading as BHL Software
Sandeep Khurana is the Director of Sales and International Business at Eulexica Pte Ltd, providing legal practice management software solutions.
Sriram Chakravarthi
Senior Director, Legal Development & Chief Legal Counsel at Singapore Academy of Law
Sriram Chakravarthi is the Senior Director of Legal Development and Chief Legal Counsel at the Singapore Academy of Law, focusing on legal industry development.
Tan Ken Hwee
Chief Transformation and Innovation Officer (Judiciary) at Supreme Court of Singapore
Tan Ken Hwee is the Chief Transformation and Innovation Officer (Judiciary) at the Supreme Court of Singapore, leading judicial innovation initiatives.
Tim Steinert
Senior Advisor at Alibaba
Tim Steinert serves as a Senior Advisor at Alibaba, providing strategic guidance based on his extensive experience in corporate governance and legal affairs.
Timothy M. Opsitnick
Executive Vice President and General Counsel at TCDI
Timothy Opsitnick is the Executive Vice President and General Counsel at TCDI, focusing on cybersecurity, eDiscovery, and litigation management.
Yasmin Lambert
Partner at RSG Consulting
Yasmin Lambert is a Partner at RSG Consulting, specializing in legal market analysis and strategy.
Yong Lim
Associate Professor at Seoul National University, School of Law; SNU AI Policy Initiative
Yong Lim is an Associate Professor at Seoul National University, School of Law, and part of the SNU AI Policy Initiative.
Yue-En Chong
Managing Director at Bethel Chambers LLC
Yue-En Chong is the Managing Director of Bethel Chambers LLC, specializing in family and mental capacity law.
Zohar Fisher
Founder at Tech&Law - Israel
Zohar Fisher is the Founder of Tech&Law - Israel, promoting legal technology and innovation in Israel.
Event Details
- Date
- September 29 - October 1, 2020
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇸🇬 Singapore
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, technologists, policymakers, and academics.
- Attendees
- Over 6,000 registrations from more than 100 countries.