The Global LegalTech Summit 2020, organized by Forte Markets, was a premier virtual conference held from December 7 to December 9, 2020. This event brought together esteemed practitioners and thought leaders in the legal technology sector to discuss and showcase the latest advancements and innovations transforming the legal industry.
The summit covered a wide array of topics, including Justice Tech, Digital Transformation in Law, Futureproofing the Legal Professional, Women in Legal Technology, and Responsible AI in the Legal Context. Attendees had the opportunity to engage in discussions on collaborations and innovations, machine learning, smart contracts, and the future of law firms and in-house legal teams.
In addition to keynote speeches and panel discussions, the event featured the #LegalTechHacks Smart Contracts Hackathon. This hackathon aimed to develop smart contracting solutions supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, providing participants with industry mentorship and the chance to create impactful, real-world applications.
The summit was designed for legal professionals, technologists, policymakers, and academics interested in the intersection of law and technology. It offered a platform for networking, learning from global experts, and exploring the evolving landscape of legal technology.
Speakers(43)
Adeline Chin
CEO at Law Asia 365
Adeline Chin is a co-founder of three legal-related companies, including LawTech Malaysia, Law Asia 365, and Cyrus Book Store. She has authored several whitepapers and publications on knowledge management and legal technology, and has been a guest speaker at numerous conferences both domestically and abroad.
Alice Munyua
Director, Africa Innovation and Public Policy Program at Mozilla
Alice Munyua is the Director of the Africa Innovation and Public Policy Program at Mozilla, focusing on the relationship between technology and public policy.
Angela Ni
Director at Parabellum Capital LLC
Angela Ni is a Director at Parabellum Capital LLC, focusing on litigation finance and investment strategies in the legal sector.
Antony Welfare
Chief Commercial Officer at NEM Group
Antony Welfare is the Chief Commercial Officer at NEM Group and co-founder of the Retail Blockchain Consortium. He is the author of 'Commercializing Blockchain: Strategic Applications in the Real World' and has served as a Board Advisor to the UK Government on Blockchain.
Christina Blacklaws
Immediate Past President at The Law Society of England & Wales
Christina Blacklaws is the Immediate Past President of The Law Society of England & Wales and founder of Blacklaws Consulting. She has extensive experience in legal technology and innovation, and has been a keynote speaker at various international conferences.
Dr. Aseel Zimmo
Advisor to the Minister at Ministry of Justice, Bahrain
Dr. Aseel Zimmo serves as an Advisor to the Minister at the Ministry of Justice in Bahrain, focusing on future-proofing lawyers and integrating technology into legal services.
Farah Zafar
Ex-CLO / Tech Entrepreneur at Co-Founder, ALLIN
Farah Zafar is a UK-qualified solicitor and co-founder of ALLIN. She has been featured in various publications and has received multiple awards, including Legal CEO of the Year at the CEO Middle East Awards 2019.
Fiona Kirkman
Co-CEO & Legal Co-Founder at FamilyProperty
Fiona Kirkman is the Co-CEO and Legal Co-Founder of FamilyProperty, as well as Principal at Kirkman Family Law. She specializes in family law and has been involved in legal technology initiatives to improve access to justice.
Gareth Presch
CEO at World Health Innovation Summit
Gareth Presch is the CEO of the World Health Innovation Summit, focusing on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
H.E. Abdulla Al-Majid
Assistant Undersecretary at Ministry of Justice, United Arab Emirates
H.E. Abdulla Al-Majid serves as the Assistant Undersecretary at the Ministry of Justice in the UAE, focusing on innovation in the judiciary system and the adoption of legal technology.
H.E. Sheikh Khalid Bin Ali Al-Khalifa
Minister of Justice at Ministry of Justice, Bahrain
H.E. Sheikh Khalid Bin Ali Al-Khalifa is the Minister of Justice in Bahrain, with a focus on access to justice and technology, particularly in the context of Bahrain's experience.
Hussain Hadi
Head of Publishing & Legal Technology at Lexis Nexis Middle East
Hussain Hadi is the Head of Publishing & Legal Technology at Lexis Nexis Middle East, focusing on legal tech essentials and digital transformation in the legal industry.
James Michalowicz
Luminary at Legal Value Network
James Michalowicz is a Luminary at the Legal Value Network, focusing on the future of legal operations.
Jenifer Swallow
Director at LawtechUK
Jenifer Swallow is the Director of LawtechUK, focusing on the state of play in lawtech, its challenges, benefits, and the imperative for growth through collaboration.
Jeremy Small
CEO at Jameson Legal
Jeremy Small is the CEO of Jameson Legal, an international legal recruitment company. He has extensive experience in legal recruitment and has been appointed as an advisory board member to legal tech company App4Legal.
Kim A. Page
Author at The Right Kind of Loud
Kim A. Page is a communication trainer and author of 'The Right Kind of Loud: Finding Your Communication Voice.' She is a TEDx speaker and webinar host.
Kwame Yeboah
Co-Founder at Inclusive Innovations
Kwame Yeboah is the Co-Founder of Inclusive Innovations, focusing on AI and identity.
Laura Fauqueur
Director, Master in Legal Tech at CEU IAM Business School
Laura Fauqueur is the Director for the Masters in Legal Tech at CEU IAM Business School and works as an international consultant in innovation and digital transformation for the legal industry.
Laurence Kirk
CEO at Extropy.IO
Laurence Kirk is the CEO of Extropy.IO, specializing in blockchain technology and its applications.
Leah Molatseli
Co-Founder & CEO at Lenoma Legal
Leah Molatseli is the Co-Founder & CEO of Lenoma Legal, specializing in legal technology challenges.
Lena El-Malak
Senior Associate at Bird & Bird
Lena El-Malak is a Senior Associate at Bird & Bird, specializing in legal technology and innovation.
Lise Alm
Head of Business Development at Arbitration Institute of the SCC
Lise Alm is the Head of Business Development at the Arbitration Institute of the SCC, specializing in AI within arbitration.
Lucy Pert
Partner at Hausfeld & Co LLP
Lucy Pert is a Partner at Hausfeld & Co LLP, specializing in commercial litigation and dispute resolution.
Ludwig Bull
CEO at CourtCorrect Textagram
Ludwig Bull is the CEO of CourtCorrect Textagram, specializing in legal technology solutions for dispute resolution.
Mark Beer, OBE
Chairman at Metis Institute
Mark Beer, OBE, is the Chairman of the Metis Institute and Co-Founder of the Deep Tech Resolution Lab at Oxford University. He has extensive experience in legal technology and innovation.
Mo Zain Ajaz
Chief Counsel & Global Head of Legal Operational Excellence at National Grid Property
Mo Zain Ajaz is the Chief Counsel & Global Head of Legal Operational Excellence at National Grid Property, focusing on redesigning the legal function using legal operations and system thinking.
Nasreen Alissa
Attorney at Law Firm of Nasreen Alissa
Nasreen Alissa is an attorney at the Law Firm of Nasreen Alissa, focusing on technology challenges facing Saudi lawyers in the legal industry.
Nicholas Cronjaeger
Head of LegalTech Solutions at Thomson Reuters MENA & Russia
Nicholas Cronjaeger is the Head of LegalTech Solutions at Thomson Reuters MENA & Russia, focusing on digital transformation in the legal industry.
Nicholas Lee
Managing Director at Paragon Costs
Nicholas Lee is the Managing Director of Paragon Costs, specializing in high-value and complex litigation, including contractual disputes and professional negligence.
Olga Slonchak
Director & Founder Member at London Blockchain Foundation
Olga Slonchak is a Director and Founder Member of the London Blockchain Foundation, focusing on blockchain technology and innovation.
Raka Roy
Head of IP, Tech and Digital Law Dept. & Data Protection Officer at Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants
Raka Roy is the Head of IP, Tech and Digital Law Department and Data Protection Officer at Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants, focusing on technology challenges in the legal industry.
Richard Spector
Partner at Spector Constant & Williams
Richard Spector is a Partner at Spector Constant & Williams, focusing on litigation and dispute resolution.
Rob Marrs
Head of Education at Law Society of Scotland
Rob Marrs is the Head of Education at the Law Society of Scotland, focusing on diversity in the legal industry.
Robert Millard
Director at Cambridge Strategy Group
Robert Millard is the Director of Cambridge Strategy Group and has co-authored several books on law firm strategy and management. He holds an MBA from Henley and is pursuing a PhD at the University of Glasgow.
Shannon Salter
Chairperson at Civil Resolution Tribunal
Shannon Salter is the Chairperson of the Civil Resolution Tribunal, focusing on flexibility, resilience, and human-centered design in the legal system.
Sharin Kaur Veriah
Group Chief Legal & Compliance Officer at Fusionex International
Sharin Kaur Veriah is the Group Chief Legal & Compliance Officer at Fusionex International, focusing on legal innovation and compliance.
Sonica Dua
Head Of Legal, Asia at Al-Futtaim
Sonica Dua is the Head of Legal, Asia at Al-Futtaim, specializing in legal operations and innovation.
Susanne Chishti
CEO at FINTECH Circle
Susanne Chishti is the CEO of FINTECH Circle and co-editor of several fintech books. She has extensive experience in fintech investments and innovation.
Taghreed Almashari
Senior Associate
Taghreed Almashari is a Senior Associate, focusing on legal technology and innovation.
Tim Cummins
President at World Commerce & Contracting Association
Tim Cummins is the President of the World Commerce & Contracting Association, specializing in contract management and commercial innovation. He is a frequent public speaker and author on these topics.
Victoria Thompson
Director at London Blockchain Foundation
Victoria Thompson is a Director at the London Blockchain Foundation, focusing on game-changing DLT businesses.
Yasmine Afifi
Corporate Counsel, MENA at Amazon Web Services
Yasmine Afifi is the Corporate Counsel for MENA at Amazon Web Services, focusing on legal operations and technology.
Yosr Hamza
Legal Director at Gartner
Yosr Hamza is the Legal Director at Gartner, moderating discussions on women in law and innovation.
Event Details
- Date
- November 10, 2020
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, technologists, policymakers, and academics interested in legal technology.