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Conference on The Impact of Technology on Legal Education and Practice

by City University of Hong Kong School of Law

The School of Law at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) hosted an international conference titled 'The Impact of Technology on Legal Education and Practice' on 10 December 2024. This hybrid event brought together around 20 distinguished speakers from academia and the legal industry to discuss the transformative role of technology in the legal field.

The conference was divided into two main themes. The morning sessions focused on 'Technology and the Legal Profession/Practice,' featuring presentations on the application of Generative AI in legal practice. The afternoon sessions addressed 'Technology and Legal Education/Teaching,' exploring innovative approaches to integrating technology into legal education and research.

Notable speakers included Professor Christian Wagner from CityUHK, Professor Geraint Howells from the University of Galway, and Professor Dirk Hartung from Singapore Management University. The event provided a platform for stimulating discussions and the exchange of insights on cutting-edge topics related to legal technology and education.

This conference was particularly beneficial for legal professionals, educators, and researchers interested in understanding and leveraging technological advancements to enhance legal practice and education.

Speakers(20)

Abigail Rekas

Dr. at University of Galway

Dr. at the University of Galway, focusing on technology in legal research.

Brian Tang

University of Hong Kong

Representative from the University of Hong Kong, discussing innovative approaches in law school education.

Carl Li

Linklaters

Representative from Linklaters, discussing the application of GenAI in legal practice.

Christian Wagner

Professor at City University of Hong Kong

Professor at City University of Hong Kong, specializing in technology and its applications in legal practice.

Christie Luk

Thomson Reuters

Representative from Thomson Reuters, sharing insights on GenAI in legal research.

Dirk Hartung

Professor at Singapore Management University

Professor at Singapore Management University, with expertise in legal technology and innovation.

Geraint Howells

Professor at University of Galway

Professor at the University of Galway, focusing on consumer law and policy.

He Tianxiang

Professor at City University of Hong Kong

Professor at City University of Hong Kong, moderating the afternoon sessions.

He Zhipeng

Professor at Jilin University

Professor at Jilin University, focusing on technology's role in legal education.

Huang Tao

Professor at City University of Hong Kong

Professor at City University of Hong Kong, moderating the afternoon sessions.

Event Details

Date
December 10, 2024
Location
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
City University of Hong Kong
Audience
Legal professionals, educators, and researchers