The 2019 Tsinghua World Forum on the Rule of Law, held on October 18, 2019, at Tsinghua University's Leo KoGuan Building, was organized by the School of Law at Tsinghua University. This forum convened legal scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to discuss pressing issues in the realm of law and technology.
The forum featured sessions on the legal responses to technological innovation, addressing topics such as the future of the legal profession in the context of law and technology, challenges for legal education in the era of technological innovation, and the development and challenges of legal tech and intelligent jurisdiction. Additionally, discussions covered corporate compliance in cross-border operations and the societal impacts of legal technology.
Notable speakers included Yihan Goh, Dean of the School of Law at Singapore Management University; Munin Pongsapan, Dean of the Faculty of Law at Thammasat University; and Zhou Changjun, Dean of the School of Law at Shandong University. The event also marked the establishment of the Institute for International Dispute Settlement at Tsinghua University, with an opening ceremony and director appointment.
The forum provided valuable networking opportunities for legal professionals, academics, and students interested in the intersection of law and technology, offering a platform to exchange ideas and foster collaborations in addressing the challenges and opportunities presented by technological advancements in the legal field.
Speakers(59)
ALTANGEREL Byambajargal
Associate Professor at School of Law, National University of Mongolia
ALTANGEREL Byambajargal is an Associate Professor at the School of Law, National University of Mongolia.
Anthony NIBLETT
Associate Professor of Law at Faculty of Law, University of Toronto
Anthony NIBLETT is an Associate Professor of Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Toronto.
Antimo CAPUCCIO
Partner at Paul Hastings LLP
Antimo CAPUCCIO is a Partner at Paul Hastings LLP.
CHEN Jian
Deputy Secretary-General at China Arbitration Law Research Association
CHEN Jian is the Deputy Secretary-General of the China Arbitration Law Research Association.
CHENG Lei
Vice Dean at School of Law, Renmin University of China
CHENG Lei is the Vice Dean of the School of Law at Renmin University of China.
CHENG Xiaofeng
Partner at Jingtian & Gongcheng
CHENG Xiaofeng is a Partner at Jingtian & Gongcheng.
Cristián VILLALONGA
Assistant Professor at Faculty of Law, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
Cristián VILLALONGA is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Law, Pontifical Catholic University of Chile.
DENG Haifeng
Associate Professor at School of Law, Tsinghua University
DENG Haifeng is an Associate Professor at the School of Law, Tsinghua University.
DING Li
Associate Professor at School of Law, Sun Yat-sen University
DING Li is an Associate Professor at the School of Law, Sun Yat-sen University.
FENG Guo
Dean at School of Law, Wuhan University
FENG Guo is the Dean of the School of Law at Wuhan University.
GU Bin
Associate Professor at School of Law, Beijing Foreign Studies University
GU Bin is an Associate Professor at the School of Law, Beijing Foreign Studies University.
GUO Li
Party Secretary at School of Law, Peking University
GUO Li serves as the Party Secretary of the School of Law at Peking University.
HU Jia
Senior Advisor at Smithfield LLP
HU Jia is a Senior Advisor at Smithfield LLP.
HUANG Jianwen
Partner at King & Wood Mallesons
HUANG Jianwen is a Partner at King & Wood Mallesons.
JIAO Hongchang
Dean at School of Law, China University of Political Science and Law
JIAO Hongchang is the Dean of the School of Law at China University of Political Science and Law.
JUUJAA Erdenebulgan
Dean at School of Law, National University of Mongolia
JUUJAA Erdenebulgan is the Dean of the School of Law at National University of Mongolia.
LI Chenggang
Assistant Minister at Ministry of Commerce
LI Chenggang is the Assistant Minister at the Ministry of Commerce of China.
LI Haiying
Director at Privacy Protection Research Center, Ant Financial
LI Haiying is the Director of the Privacy Protection Research Center at Ant Financial.
LI Shouping
Dean at School of Law, Beijing Institute of Technology
LI Shouping is the Dean of the School of Law at Beijing Institute of Technology.
LIANG Bolin
Founder & Senior Partner at Leong & Tan, Malaysia
LIANG Bolin is the Founder and Senior Partner at Leong & Tan in Malaysia.
LIANG Zhixiang
Vice President & General Counsel at Baidu Group
LIANG Zhixiang is the Vice President and General Counsel at Baidu Group.
LIN Chaowen
Senior Advisor at International Finance Corporation, World Bank Group
LIN Chaowen is a Senior Advisor at the International Finance Corporation, World Bank Group.
LIU Fei
Dean at China-EU School of Law, China University of Political Science and Law
LIU Fei is the Dean of the China-EU School of Law at China University of Political Science and Law.
LU Jianping
Dean at School of Law, Beijing Normal University
LU Jianping is the Dean of the School of Law at Beijing Normal University.
LUO Lifan
General Manager, Legal Affairs at Microsoft Asia R&D Group
LUO Lifan serves as the General Manager of Legal Affairs at Microsoft Asia R&D Group.
LUO Wei
Partner at Anli Partners
LUO Wei is a Partner at Anli Partners.
MA Shizhong
Director, Political Department at Supreme People's Court
MA Shizhong serves as the Director of the Political Department at the Supreme People's Court of China.
MAO Junxiang
Associate Dean at School of Law, Central South University
MAO Junxiang is the Associate Dean of the School of Law at Central South University.
MEI Xiangrong
Chairman at Yingke Global Board of Directors, Yingke Law Firm
MEI Xiangrong is the Chairman of the Yingke Global Board of Directors at Yingke Law Firm.
MEI Xiaying
Dean at School of Law, University of International Business and Economics
MEI Xiaying is the Dean of the School of Law at University of International Business and Economics.
MIAO Lianying
Dean at School of Law, Zhengzhou University
MIAO Lianying is the Dean of the School of Law at Zhengzhou University.
Matthieu BURNAY
Associate Professor at Queen Mary University of London
Matthieu BURNAY is an Associate Professor at Queen Mary University of London.
Munin PONGSAPAN
Dean at Faculty of Law, Thammasat University
Munin PONGSAPAN serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Law at Thammasat University.
NIE Xin
Associate Dean at School of Law, Tsinghua University
NIE Xin is the Associate Dean of the School of Law at Tsinghua University.
Paul H. HAAGEN
Professor & Associate Dean at Duke University School of Law
Paul H. HAAGEN is a Professor and Associate Dean at Duke University School of Law.
QIU Yong
President at Tsinghua University
QIU Yong is the President of Tsinghua University and a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
RAN Ruixue
Partner at Covington & Burling LLP
RAN Ruixue is a Partner at Covington & Burling LLP.
Robert B. AHDIEH
Dean at Texas A&M University School of Law
Robert B. AHDIEH serves as the Dean of Texas A&M University School of Law.
SHEN Weixing
Dean at School of Law, Tsinghua University
SHEN Weixing is the Dean of the School of Law at Tsinghua University.
SUN Nanxiang
Assistant Researcher at Institute of International Law, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
SUN Nanxiang is an Assistant Researcher at the Institute of International Law, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
Sean COONEY
Professor & Associate Dean at Faculty of Law, Melbourne Law School
Sean COONEY is a Professor and Associate Dean at the Faculty of Law, Melbourne Law School.
Sergio SCANU
Partner at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Sergio SCANU is a Partner at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP.
TAO Jingzhou
Asia Managing Partner at Dechert LLP
TAO Jingzhou is the Asia Managing Partner at Dechert LLP.
WANG Chongmin
Vice President at Hainan University
WANG Chongmin serves as the Vice President of Hainan University.
WANG Xiaoyue
Director at LexisNexis Asia Pacific R&D Center
WANG Xiaoyue is the Director of the LexisNexis Asia Pacific R&D Center.
WANG Yanfeng
Managing Partner at Clifford Chance China
WANG Yanfeng is the Managing Partner at Clifford Chance China.
XU Ningning
Executive President at China-ASEAN Business Council
XU Ningning serves as the Executive President of the China-ASEAN Business Council.
YANG Jianyuan
Partner at Fangda Partners
YANG Jianyuan is a Partner at Fangda Partners.
YANG Lin
Global Partner at Yingke Law Firm
YANG Lin is a Global Partner at Yingke Law Firm.
YANG Song
Vice President at Liaoning University
YANG Song holds the position of Vice President at Liaoning University.
YIN Fei
Dean at School of Law, Central University of Finance and Economics
YIN Fei is the Dean of the School of Law at Central University of Finance and Economics.
YU Fei
Acting Vice Dean at School of Civil, Commercial and Economic Law, China University of Political Science and Law
YU Fei is the Acting Vice Dean of the School of Civil, Commercial and Economic Law at China University of Political Science and Law.
Yihan GOH
Dean at School of Law, Singapore Management University
Yihan GOH is the Dean of the School of Law at Singapore Management University.
ZHANG Shijun
Dean at School of Law, Capital University of Economics and Business
ZHANG Shijun is the Dean of the School of Law at Capital University of Economics and Business.
ZHANG Xiaowen
Director at Phoenix TV's 'Dragon's World'
ZHANG Xiaowen is the Director of Phoenix TV's 'Dragon's World' program.
ZHANG Yan
China Director at Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)
ZHANG Yan is the China Director at Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).
ZHANG Yuejiao
Professor at School of Law, Tsinghua University
ZHANG Yuejiao is a Professor at Tsinghua University's School of Law and a former Chair and Judge of the WTO Appellate Body.
ZHOU Changjun
Dean at School of Law, Shandong University
ZHOU Changjun is the Dean of the School of Law at Shandong University.
ZHOU Duo
Head of Compliance and Intellectual Property at COFCO Corporation
ZHOU Duo leads the Compliance and Intellectual Property department at COFCO Corporation.
Event Details
- Date
- October 15-16, 2019
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇨🇳 Beijing, China
- Leo KoGuan Building, Tsinghua University
- Audience
- Legal scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and students interested in law and technology.