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(12)
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. 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.
James McLeary
Associate Managing Director at Kroll
James McLeary is an Associate Managing Director at Kroll.
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.
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.
Rob Bratby
Principal Solicitor at Bratby Law
Rob Bratby is the Principal Solicitor at Bratby Law.
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.
Event Details
- Date
- September 29 - October 1, 2020
- 3 days
- Location
- Virtual
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, technologists, policymakers, and academics.
- Attendees
- Over 6,000 registrations from more than 100 countries.