Legal Technology Trends Changing In-House Legal Departments & Law Firms

The event "Legal Technology Trends Changing In-House Legal Departments & Law Firms" was organized by Legal Era News Network as part of their Legal Era TV series. This session took place on November 3, 2021, at 4:15 PM IST and featured a panel discussion moderated by L. Badri Narayanan, Executive Partner at Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan.

The panel addressed several key topics, including the evolving role of General Counsels (GCs) and their teams in the era of digital transformation, leveraging technology in legal processes, the transition towards paperless operations, the emergence of hybrid work models, and new ways of working in the post-pandemic era. Panelists emphasized the importance of adapting to technological advancements to meet business needs and highlighted how the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the digitization of the legal industry.

Notable speakers included Pooja Sehgal Mehtani, General Counsel and Company Secretary at Sun Life India Service Centre Pvt. Ltd.; Smitha Chandrashekaraiah, Director Legal at Harman International India Pvt Ltd.; Shujath Bin Ali, General Counsel & CFO at Ramky Enviro Engineers; Hanno Kunkel, EVP & General Counsel at Siemens Ltd.; and Ruchika Nayyar, General Counsel at Nexus Malls. Their insights provided valuable perspectives on integrating technology into legal departments and law firms.

This event was particularly beneficial for legal professionals seeking to understand and implement technological innovations within their practices. Attendees gained insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by digital transformation, enabling them to better navigate the evolving legal landscape.