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(52)
Adeline Chin
CEO at Law Asia 365
Adeline Chin is a co-founder of three legal-related companies, including LawTech Malaysia and Law Asia 365. She specializes in knowledge management for legal practices and has authored several publications on legal technology.
Alice Munyua
Director, Africa Innovation and Public Policy Program at Mozilla
Alice Munyua leads Mozilla's Africa Innovation and Public Policy Program, focusing on technology policy and innovation across the African continent.
Amir Ali
Vice President Partnerships UK at Resolve Disputes Online
Amir Ali has over 34 years of experience in the legal and enforcement sectors in the UK, specializing in dispute resolution and insolvency.
Angela Ni
Director at Parabellum Capital LLC
Angela Ni is a Director at Parabellum Capital LLC, focusing on litigation finance and investment strategies.
Antony Welfare
Chief Commercial Officer at NEM Group
Antony Welfare is the Chief Commercial Officer at NEM Group and author of 'Commercializing Blockchain: Strategic Applications in the Real World.' He has extensive experience in blockchain technology and its applications.
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, focusing on legal innovation and technology.
Dr Aseel Zimmo
Advisor to the Minister at Ministry of Justice, Bahrain
Dr Aseel Zimmo is an Advisor to the Minister at the Ministry of Justice in Bahrain and has been involved in various initiatives to drive innovation in the legal sector.
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 legal reforms and innovation.
Farah Zafar
Co-Founder at Allin
Farah Zafar is the Co-Founder of Allin and a former Chief Legal Officer, specializing in integrating technology into legal services.
Fiona Kirkman
Co-CEO & Legal Founder at FamilyProperty
Fiona Kirkman is the Co-CEO and Legal Founder of FamilyProperty, as well as Principal at Kirkman Family Law Firm, focusing on family law and legal technology.
Gareth Presch
CEO at World Health Innovation Summit
Gareth Presch is the CEO of the World Health Innovation Summit, focusing on health innovation and sustainable development goals.
Gina Buser
Chief Executive Officer at Traveling Coaches and Alterity Solutions
Gina Buser is the CEO of Traveling Coaches and Alterity Solutions, specializing in legal innovation and training.
H.E Sheikh Khalid Bin Ali Al-Khalifa
Minister of Justice at Bahrain
H.E Sheikh Khalid Bin Ali Al-Khalifa is the Minister of Justice in Bahrain and has been involved in various initiatives to drive innovation in the legal sector.
H.E. Abdulla Al-Majid
Assistant Undersecretary at Ministry of Justice, UAE
H.E. Abdulla Al-Majid is the Assistant Undersecretary at the Ministry of Justice in the UAE, focusing on innovation in the judiciary system.
H.E. Sheikh Khalid Bin Ali Al-Khalifa
Minister of Justice at Bahrain
H.E. Sheikh Khalid Bin Ali Al-Khalifa serves as the Minister of Justice in Bahrain, focusing on access to justice and technology.
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 solutions and publishing.
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 development and adoption of legal technology in the UK.
Jeremy Small
CEO at Jameson Legal
Jeremy Small is the CEO of Jameson Legal, an international legal recruitment company, and an advisory board member to legal tech company App4Legal.
Kenneth Muhangi
Managing Partner & Head of Technology at KTA Advocates
Kenneth Muhangi is the Managing Partner and Head of Technology at KTA Advocates, focusing on cross-border data transfer in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
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,' focusing on effective communication strategies.
Kwame Yeboah
Co-Founder at Inclusive Innovations
Kwame Yeboah is the co-founder of Inclusive Innovations, focusing on AI and identity solutions.
Laura Fauqueur
Innovation, Design Thinking Consultant & Facilitator
Laura Fauqueur is a Director for the Masters in Legal Tech at the CEU Institute of Advanced Management and an international consultant in legal innovation and digital transformation.
Laurence Kirk
CEO at Extropy.IO
Laurence Kirk is the CEO of Extropy.IO, specializing in blockchain development and consultancy.
Leah Molatseli
Co-Founder & CEO at Lenoma Legal
Leah Molatseli is the Co-Founder and CEO of Lenoma Legal, focusing on legal technology challenges and solutions.
Lena El-Malak
Senior Associate at Bird & Bird
Lena El-Malak is a Senior Associate at Bird & Bird, focusing on technology and data protection law.
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, focusing on 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, developing AI solutions for legal dispute resolution.
Mark Beer
Chairman at Metis Institute
Mark Beer 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 practice and has been involved in various initiatives to drive innovation in the legal sector.
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, focusing on the future of law and justice.
Mo Zain Ajaz
Chief Counsel & Global Head of Legal Operational Excellence at National Grid Property
Mo Zain Ajaz is the Chief Counsel and Global Head of Legal Operational Excellence at National Grid Property, focusing on redesigning legal functions 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.
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 and legal costs management.
Nicola Shaver
Managing Director, Innovation and Knowledge at Paul Hastings
Nicola Shaver is the Managing Director of Innovation and Knowledge at Paul Hastings, focusing on legal innovation and knowledge management.
Olga Slonchak
Director & Founder Member at London Blockchain Foundation
Olga Slonchak is the 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, specializing in intellectual property and data protection.
Richard Spector
Partner at Spector Constant & Williams
Richard Spector is a Partner at Spector Constant & Williams, focusing on commercial litigation and arbitration.
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 the Cambridge Strategy Group, specializing in law firm strategy and management.
Shahaf Rozanski
VP of Products and Corporate Development at Cellebrite
Shahaf Rozanski is the VP of Products and Corporate Development at Cellebrite, specializing in utilizing technology within the legal sector.
Shannon Salter
Chairperson at Civil Resolution Tribunal
Shannon Salter is the Chairperson of the Civil Resolution Tribunal, Canada's first online tribunal resolving small claims and condominium disputes.
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 compliance in the tech industry.
Sonica Dua
Head Of Legal, Asia at Al-Futtaim
Sonica Dua is the Head of Legal for Asia at Al-Futtaim, specializing in corporate law and compliance.
Susanne Chishti
CEO at FINTECH Circle
Susanne Chishti is the CEO of FINTECH Circle and co-editor of 'The FINTECH Book,' focusing on fintech investments and learning platforms.
Taghreed Almashari
Senior Associate
Taghreed Almashari is a Senior Associate specializing in legal technology and innovation.
Tim Cummins
President at World Commerce & Contracting Association
Tim Cummins is the President of the World Commerce & Contracting Association, focusing on contract management and innovation.
Tracy Springer
Corporate Counsel at YieldStreet & Athena Art Finance
Tracy Springer is the Corporate Counsel at YieldStreet & Athena Art Finance, focusing on legal innovation.
Victoria Thompson
Director at London Blockchain Foundation
Victoria Thompson directs the London Blockchain Foundation, focusing on blockchain initiatives.
Yasmine Afifi
Corporate Counsel, MENA at Amazon Web Services
Yasmine Afifi is the Corporate Counsel for MENA at Amazon Web Services, specializing in cloud computing and legal compliance.
Yosr Hamza
Legal Director at Gartner
Yosr Hamza is the Legal Director at Gartner, focusing on legal technology and innovation.
Event Details
- Date
- November 10, 2020
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, technologists, policymakers, and academics interested in legal technology.