The 7th World Legal Tech Summit is a premier event dedicated to exploring the intersection of law and technology, organized by Luxatia International. This summit brings together legal professionals, technologists, and industry leaders to discuss the latest advancements and transformative trends in legal technology.
Key topics covered at the summit include future applications and trends of eDiscovery tools, AI applications to improve legal research, analysis, drafting, and review, the increasing need for blockchain solutions in contract management and document authentication, harnessing the power of large language models and natural language processing in legal practices, virtual assistants aiding law firms, predictive analytics in litigation for optimizing case management, and mitigating risks in legal tech adoption.
The event features a diverse lineup of speakers from leading organizations, including Dr. Silke Engel, Legal Director of Legal Operations and Technology at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners; Bart van Wanroij, Product Manager at Epona; Catherine Goodman, Director of Practice Innovation & Knowledge Management at Paul Hastings; and Michael Dorner, Head of Legal at Microsoft. Attendees can also benefit from networking opportunities and an expo hall showcasing the latest legal tech solutions.
This summit is ideal for general counsels, attorneys, CEOs, VPs, directors, heads, managers, leads, senior-level executives, and researchers involved in legal operations, legal tech, legal research, legal process automation, eDiscovery, legal analytics, predictive technology, virtual legal assistants, blockchain/smart contracts, practice/legal project management, case management, document automation, digital assets, contract due diligence, AI applications in law, AI cybersecurity, legal ethics, AI regulations, and more. Attending this event provides valuable insights into cutting-edge advancements and transformative trends in the field of legal technology.
Speakers(21)
Alkan Dogan
European Lead for Legal Engineering at Simmons & Simmons
Alkan Dogan is the European Lead for Legal Engineering at Simmons & Simmons, focusing on integrating engineering principles and technology into legal processes to enhance service delivery.
Bart van Wanroij
Product Manager at Epona
Bart van Wanroij has over 30 years of experience working in the Legal Tech software industry. As Epona’s product and partner manager, he is responsible for ensuring the needs of legal professionals are met in terms of functionality and usability of various software products. His role includes managing partnerships with frequently used legal software solutions such as Adobe, BundleDocs, Draftable, Foxit, Henchman, and Litera.
Catherine Goodman
Director, Practice Innovation & Knowledge Management at Paul Hastings
Catherine Goodman is the Director of Practice Innovation & Knowledge Management at Paul Hastings, leading initiatives to drive innovation and manage knowledge resources within the firm.
Christina Jønby
Head of Legal Tech & Knowledge Management at DLA Piper
Christina is an experienced Head of Legal Tech & Knowledge Management with a strong track record in driving digital transformation within legal departments. She is adept at implementing cutting-edge legal technologies, streamlining processes, and facilitating organizational change. Passionate about leveraging technology to enhance legal operations and improve efficiency, Christina has earned a Master's degree in IT and has spent over 20 years working with knowledge and IT transformation in the legal industry. She focuses on investigating, testing, and implementing relevant AI tools for both lawyers and business support employees, staying updated on developments in natural language processing, machine learning, and predictive analytics to distill complex AI concepts into actionable insights for the legal team.
Christina Zachariasen
Global Head of eDiscovery Consulting at A&O Shearman
Christina Zachariasen is the Global Head of eDiscovery Consulting at A&O Shearman, overseeing eDiscovery consulting services to support clients in managing electronic evidence.
David Bryant Isbell
Managing Director, Global eDiscovery & Data Advisory at Baker McKenzie
David Bryant Isbell is the Managing Director of Global eDiscovery & Data Advisory at Baker McKenzie, leading the firm's eDiscovery and data advisory services to assist clients in managing electronic data in legal matters.
Dr. Silke Engel
Legal Director, Legal Operations and Technology at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Dr. Silke Engel is the Legal Director for Legal Operations and Technology at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, responsible for overseeing legal operations and implementing technology solutions to optimize legal services.
Ingo Köhne
Director IT Consulting at Crowe
Ingo Köhne is the Director of IT Consulting at Crowe Möhrle Happ Luther, bringing over 17 years of experience in IT consulting and audits across sectors such as financial institutions, technology firms, and production companies. He specializes in integrating cybersecurity measures and compliance frameworks into client digital transformation projects to drive innovation and efficiency. Certified as a PMP, CISA, and CISM with an MBA and Diploma in Business Informatics, Ingo leads impactful AI workshops aimed at enhancing business processes and addressing challenges. His expertise ensures strong cybersecurity practices and compliance, supporting client success in digital transformation initiatives.
Inês Dias Pinheiro
Managing Associate at PLMJ
Inês Dias Pinheiro is a managing associate in PLMJ's Technology, Media, and Telecommunications practice. She has extensive experience in advising clients on data protection, privacy, and cybersecurity matters, including compliance with GDPR and other relevant regulations. Inês frequently speaks at conferences and seminars on topics related to data protection and legal technology.
Jacopo Liguori
Partner, Head of Italian Intellectual Property, Technology & Privacy Team at Withersworldwide
With a distinguished career spanning over 20 years, Jacopo is a leading lawyer in the fields of intellectual property, technology, and privacy law. He leads the Italian IP, Tech & Privacy team at Withersworldwide, operating from the firm's Milan and Padua offices. Jacopo provides strategic legal counsel to a diverse clientele across multiple industries, including fashion, luxury, insurance, finance, automotive, food, electronics, software, sports, entertainment, life sciences, and pharmaceuticals. His expertise encompasses a wide array of contentious and non-contentious intellectual property matters, including the creation, acquisition, exploitation, protection, and enforcement of IP rights. Jacopo's technological expertise extends to comprehensive services in e-commerce development, software development, licensing and maintenance agreements, commercial and technology joint ventures, as well as facilitating digital transformation processes and the adoption of emerging technologies such as IoT, blockchain, AI, NFTs, and the Metaverse. He also advises on GDPR compliance, cybersecurity, data breach management, and international data transfers. An esteemed author, speaker, and lecturer, Jacopo contributes to numerous scientific committees and master's courses at leading institutions.
Johnny Shearman
Practice Group Counsel at Greenberg Traurig
Johnny is a dispute resolution lawyer with deep experience handling a broad spectrum of domestic and international disputes. He has worked on some of the UK’s highest-profile cases, including those featured in The Lawyer's ‘Top 20 Cases of the Year’. Johnny has a special interest in legal tech and the use of AI, routinely sharing insights on developments in this space and participating in early testing of the latest legal Gen AI tools. He is co-editor of Jus Mundi’s emerging tech blog and co-author of 'International E-Discovery: A Global Handbook of Law and Technology, Second Edition'. Described as 'highly recommended', 'engaging and very proactive' in The Legal 500 UK 2022, Johnny is an elected member of The Law Society Council of England and Wales.
Maria-Alexandra Papoutsi
AI, Technology & Innovation Managing Associate at Deloitte Legal, KBVL Law Firm
Maria-Alexandra Papoutsi is an AI, Technology & Innovation Managing Associate at Deloitte Legal, KBVL Law Firm, specializing in advising clients on AI and technology-related legal matters.
Martina Domenicali
Co-Founder at Lexroom.ai
Martina Domenicali is the Co-Founder of Lexroom.ai, a company specializing in developing AI-driven solutions for the legal industry to streamline legal processes and improve efficiency.
May Winfield
Global Director of Commercial, Legal and Digital Risks at Buro Happold
May is the Global Director of Commercial, Legal and Digital Risks at international engineering firm Buro Happold. Her role includes developing new policies, systems, documents, and procedures on construction technology, information management, and BIM, as well as managing the risk of implementing new digital-related technologies and services. With over 19 years of experience as a senior construction lawyer, May is recognized as a leading legal specialist in digital and construction technology. She has authored and co-authored various documents in this field, including legal guidance on the ISO19650 Information Management international standard and the Centre for Digital Built Britain’s Digital Twins Roadmap and Digital Twins Toolkit Report. May has received several awards, including Best Woman in Construction Law in the Women in Construction and Engineering Awards 2020 and the Compliance Innovator award at the Lexology European Counsel Awards 2023.
Michael Dorner
Head of Legal at Microsoft
Dr. Michael Dorner is the Microsoft Head of Legal for Germany and a member of the Extended German Leadership Team. As part of the Corporate, External and Legal Affairs organization, he and his team handle all commercial legal matters. Michael has worked in commercial, IT, and data protection law for over 15 years. Prior to joining Microsoft, he led the German legal department of Cisco and worked as a lawyer at a major international law firm.
Nathalia Schomerus
Legal Tech Manager at CMS
Nathalia Schomerus is the Legal Tech Manager at CMS, where she focuses on implementing and managing legal technology solutions to enhance the firm's service delivery and operational efficiency.
Rainer Markfort
Partner at Dentons
Dr. Rainer Markfort is a corporate partner at Dentons based in Berlin. His practice comprises compliance and regulatory advice, supporting companies’ management in internal investigations and in setting up compliance management systems. Rainer joined Dentons in 2015 and co-led the initiative to form the Global Compliance & Investigation Group. In 2019, he became a global Director of Client Solutions Innovation in Dentons' global innovation team, helping to accelerate innovation and support the creation of client-facing solutions. Rainer is a member of the board of DICO – Deutsches Institut für Compliance e.V. (German Institute for Compliance) and co-head of DICOinnovativ, a project group working on digital compliance solutions. He is also an active member of the Liquid Legal Institute e.V. and contributes to various innovation initiatives. Rainer lectures at the University Viadrina in Frankfurt/Oder, the Frankfurt School for Management and Finance, and the German Lawyers Academy, and regularly publishes on innovation topics.
Shairil Yahya
Head of Investigation Information Management, Group Legal Compliance at Philips
Shairil Yahya is the Head of Investigation Information Management, Group Legal Compliance at Philips, managing information related to investigations and ensuring compliance within the organization.
Steven van de Reijt
Strategy Manager Legal & Compliance at ASML
Steven van de Reijt serves as the Strategy Manager for Legal & Compliance at ASML, overseeing strategic initiatives to ensure legal and regulatory compliance within the organization.
Szymon Sieniewicz
Head of TMT/IP, Managing Associate at Linklaters
Szymon Sieniewicz is Head of Linklaters' TMT/IP practice in Warsaw, specializing in all aspects of intellectual property, IT, data protection, and e-commerce law. Before joining Linklaters, he gained professional experience in several law firms and international organizations in Poland, Germany, and Belgium. Szymon has worked on compliance, contractual, and transactional matters for international and local clients across various sectors, including banks, investment funds, insurance companies, brokerage houses, real estate developers, technology companies, healthcare service providers, pharmaceutical, chemical, fintech, media, e-commerce, gaming, and marketing companies. He has strong transactional experience, focusing primarily on IP (copyrights, design rights, trademarks, know-how, software rights, Internet domains), IT, data protection, and cybersecurity, and extensive experience in technology M&As. Szymon regularly advises organizations on all aspects of European and Polish privacy and data protection laws, including GDPR compliance, data protection policies and procedures, data processing agreements, personal data breaches, and international data transfers.
Tommi Ogi Possnert
Group Legal Counsel at Sandvik
Tommi Ogi Possnert is the Group Legal Counsel at Sandvik, providing legal guidance and support to the organization on various legal matters.
Event Details
- Date
- September 19-20, 2024
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany
- Hotel Riu Plaza Berlin
- Audience
- General counsels, attorneys, CEOs, VPs, directors, heads, managers, leads, senior-level executives, and researchers involved in legal operations, legal tech, legal research, legal process automation, eDiscovery, legal analytics, predictive technology, virtual legal assistants, blockchain/smart contracts, practice/legal project management, case management, document automation, digital assets, contract due diligence, AI applications in law, AI cybersecurity, legal ethics, AI regulations, and more.