SCL Trainee Committee Breakfast Panel – Trends in Tech and Tech Law for 2024
The SCL Trainee Committee Breakfast Panel – Trends in Tech and Tech Law for 2024 is an event organized by the Society for Computers and Law (SCL), a UK-based educational charity dedicated to promoting the understanding of information technology in the context of the law. This panel discussion is designed to provide trainee solicitors and junior lawyers with insights into anticipated technological developments in 2024 and their implications for clients and legal practice.
The panel will cover a range of topics, including advancements in generative AI, the evolution of the metaverse, and other emerging technologies. Expert speakers will discuss the opportunities and challenges these developments present, offering attendees a comprehensive overview of the tech landscape for the upcoming year.
In addition to the panel discussion, the event offers networking opportunities, allowing participants to connect with fellow trainee solicitors and junior lawyers. Attendees will also have the chance to engage directly with the panelists during a Q&A session, fostering a deeper understanding of the subjects discussed.
This event is particularly beneficial for trainee solicitors and junior lawyers who wish to stay abreast of technological trends affecting the legal sector. By attending, participants will gain valuable knowledge that can enhance their professional development and better equip them to advise clients in a rapidly evolving tech environment.
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Speakers(4)
Amanda Chaboryk
Head of Legal Data and Systems within Operate at PricewaterhouseCoopers
Amanda is the Head of Legal Data and Systems within Operate at PricewaterhouseCoopers in London. Her professional focus has been on legal project management, litigation finance, and technology. She now leads the operational delivery of complex managed legal programs and helps clients navigate emerging technologies, such as generative AI.
Charlotte Clayson
Partner at Trowers & Hamlins LLP
Charlotte is a Partner in Trowers & Hamlins’ Commercial Dispute Resolution and Litigation team with a keen focus on a range of contentious issues arising from data, cyber, and tech. She regularly advises on data breaches, including representations, discussions, and notifications to the Information Commissioner’s Office, data subjects, and stakeholders. Charlotte also advises clients on preparing for and dealing with the fallout from cyber-attacks and on risk management strategies arising from data or privacy-related issues in new technologies, including the use of Artificial Intelligence.
Lally Wood
Senior Legal Counsel at Capgemini
Lally is a senior lawyer at Capgemini, managing legal work across manufacturing, aerospace & defense, life sciences, TMT, and professional services. Her practice includes technology transactions across industries and technologies, including tech transformations, cloud, customer experience, and traditional outsourcing. She also advises on regulatory issues relating to data and cybersecurity. Lally is passionate about promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace and runs an in-house legal work experience program targeting students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Vik Khurana
Partner at Bristows LLP
Vik specializes in all aspects of commercial technology law, including strategic sourcing, technology-based transactions, software development & licensing, cloud computing, digital strategy, e-commerce, IT/IP aspects of corporate transactions, and other arrangements involving the use or exploitation of IP and technology. He has a growing practice in emerging disruptive technologies such as Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence, advising both high-growth and established businesses as they develop, deploy, and scale new products and services in the market.
Event Details
- Date
- January 25, 2024
- Location
- 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom
- Bristows LLP
- Pricing
- Free for members
- Audience
- Trainee solicitors and junior lawyers