Panel | Navigating the Digital Age: Upskilling for Legal Excellence

The rapid change and technological advancements impacting the legal sector call for a new and expanded set of skills for both legal and allied legal professionals. This panel will delve into the strategic imperative of equipping legal professionals, from graduates to seasoned practitioners, with the competencies required to thrive in the future. Key topics of discussion will include:

• Skills for graduates: Emphasising the need for graduates to possess not only foundational legal knowledge but also essential soft skills such as critical thinking and curiosity.
• Improving Digital Literacy: Addressing the critical role of digital literacy in modern legal practice, including proficiency in legal tech tools, data analysis, and cybersecurity.
• Equipping Lawyers with Future-Ready Skills: Identifying emerging skill sets that will be indispensable for lawyers in the future.
• trategies for continuous professional development and lifelong learning to ensure lawyers remain agile and resilient in the face of industry disruptions.
• Join us for an engaging discussion on how law firms and legal teams can proactively invest in their talent to foster a culture of continuous improvement and maintain a competitive edge in the dynamic legal environment.

Panel | Balancing Risk, Growth, and Zero Budgets – Legal Tech Approaches

Legal departments are facing increasing pressure to do more with less, and the challenge of balancing risk, driving growth, and managing tight or zero budgets has never been more apparent. This panel brings together legal tech leaders and in-house counsel to explore how technology can be leveraged to optimise legal operations without inflating costs.

The discussion will cover practical strategies for implementing cost-effective legal tech solutions, mitigating risk through automation and AI-driven compliance tools, and aligning legal innovation with business growth objectives. Panelists will share real-world examples of legal departments and firms successfully navigating budget constraints while enhancing efficiency, decision-making, and client service. Join us for an engaging conversation on redefining legal efficiency in the face of financial limitations, and discover how to turn constraints into catalysts for innovation.
 

Panel | Navigating AML Reforms

Legal practitioners will be regulated under recent reforms to the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) Act. Firms and practitioners who provide designated services will face new compliance obligations, ethical considerations, and operational challenges. Significant preparation work will need to be undertaken before the obligations formally commence.

This panel will explore the implications of these reforms and the new compliance challenges for firms.