Non-member's Conference+Books Bundle - Management Track on Reorganising Legal Function - The Next Frontier of Lawyering: From ESG to GPT+4 ABLI PDF Books
Date/Time: 3 & 4 Aug 2023
Day 1: 9.00am - 5.45pm
Day 2: 10.00am – 12.00pm
Venue: Basement 1, SMU Hall, SMU Yong Pung How School of Law, 55 Armenian Street (S179943)
In this age of globalisation, and technological advancement and disruption, the future of the legal profession looks both challenging and exciting, as they present new opportunities for innovation and growth.
Discover more in our event networking party, hear from our esteemed panellists give their perspectives on The State of the Legal Profession, Technology and the Legal Profession, The Client Perspective and The Art of Law Firm Management in Asia and participate in master classes tailored for lawyers and in-house counsels.
Rate
- $580.00 (before GST) until 19 July 2023
- $700.00 (before GST) from 20 July 2023 onwards
CPD Points: 7 (Day 1) + 2 (Day 2)
From SGD 43.60
To SGD 187.19
CPD Points : 9
PROGRAMME – SINGAPORE EXPERIENCE Programme is subject to change without notice. Timings are reflected according to GMT +8hrs. |
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TIME |
2 AUG 2023 |
Selected Timings Available |
Singapore Experience for Conference Participants
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6.00pm - 9.00pm |
Networking Reception for Conference Participants |
PROGRAMME DAY 1 Programme is subject to change without notice. Timings are reflected according to GMT +8hrs. |
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DAY 1 | 3 AUG 2023 | PLENARY |
8:30 AM |
REGISTRATION |
9:00 AM |
WELCOME REMARKS
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9:10 AM |
OPENING SPEECH
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9:30 AM |
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: FROM “LAW’S EMPIRE” TO “INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS”: HOW GLOBALIZATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE ARE OPENING “NEW FRONTIERS” FOR LAWYERS, CLIENTS, AND SOCIETY
Moderator:
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10:30 AM |
NETWORKING BREAK |
10:45 AM |
PANEL 1: THE STATE OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION Synopsis: This panel aims to take stock of the legal profession as it now finds itself in a post-pandemic, recessionary environment which characterises the impetus to engage with ESG obligations. It will aim to identify key trends and challenges that law firms have been facing and/or will face, especially as they venture into potentially volatile future and amidst a deepening climate crisis. These will be situated these against historical developments and practices in the profession. Attendees will leave with a firmer grounding in the past and present of this rapidly evolving professional landscape that, in turn, positions them to think deeply and critically about what lies ahead. Moderator:
Panellists:
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12:00 PM |
LUNCH |
1:15 PM |
PANEL 2: TECHNOLOGY AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION Synopsis: This panel will focus on the intersection of technology and the legal profession, exploring how new technologies are transforming the way lawyers work and interact with clients. The panel will feature experts in legal technology, who will share insights on topics such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, cybersecurity, and data analytics, providing concrete examples of how technology has been applied in the legal profession to advance its efficiency and objectives. Attendees will learn about the latest trends and emerging technologies in the legal industry and gain valuable insights into how these technologies can be leveraged to improve efficiency, accuracy, and client service. The panel will also discuss the ethical considerations that arise when using technology in the legal profession and offer guidance on how to navigate these complex issues. This blurb was generated with the help of ChatGPT. Moderator:
Panellists:
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2:30 PM |
BREAK |
2:35 PM |
PANEL 3: THE CLIENT PERSPECTIVE Synopsis: This panel explores client perspectives on the delivery of legal services in the present day. Prominent representatives from the legal buy-side will share their expectations, experiences, and preferences on topics such as law firm communications and responsiveness, work quality, value, and technological competence. This will help attendees better understand key factors that shape how clients perceive of law firms and develop practices for building strong and lasting client relationships. Moderator:
Panellists:
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03:50 PM |
TEA BREAK |
04:15 PM |
PANEL 4: THE ART OF LAW FIRM MANAGEMENT IN ASIA Synopsis: This panel delves into the art of law firm management in Asia, exploring the unique challenges and opportunities faced by law firms operating in this dynamic and diverse region. The panel will feature experienced law firm managers and management consultants from the region, who will share their insights and experiences on key topics such as client and talent acquisition and retention, business development, legal operations and process engineering, innovation and change management, and strategic planning. Attendees will learn about latest trends and best practices in law firm management as well as management more generally speaking, gaining valuable tips for navigating the region’s complex legal and cultural landscape. Moderator:
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05:30 PM |
CLOSING
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05:45 PM |
END OF DAY 1 |
PROGRAMME DAY 2 Participants are to attend either Management Track or Technical Track from 10.00 am to 12.00 pm. Programme is subject to change without notice. Timings are reflected according to GMT +8hrs. |
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TIME |
DAY 2 | 4 AUG 2023 | TRACKS |
9:30 AM |
REGISTRATION |
10:00 AM |
MANAGEMENT TRACK: WHAT MICROSOFT’S REORGANISATION OF ITS LEGAL FUNCTION SAYS ABOUT THE FUTURE OF LEGAL SERVICES IN THE “NEW NORMAL” Synopsis: In this interactive session, Professor Wilkins will guide participants in a case study discussion of Microsoft’s reorganisation of its Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs (CELA) function in July 2021, examining what it means for in-house functions, the law firms and other providers serving them, and the legal professional more generally. Specifically, participants will discuss three broad questions:
The session will then step back to examine why these new challenges are increasingly falling on the desks of lawyers, and how issues technology, generational change, and other questions are likely to impact the ability of the full “ecosystem” of legal providers (in-house, law firms, alternative providers, and others) to meet these challenges. To do so, we will examine the results of a series of pathbreaking studies that the Harvard Law School Center on the Legal Profession has been conducting on these issues. Speaker: Professor David B. Wilkins, Lester Kissel Professor of Law, Vice Dean, Global Initiatives on the Legal Profession, Faculty Director, Center on the Legal Profession, Harvard Law School |
12:00 PM |
NETWORKING LUNCH/ END |
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