TechLaw.Fest 2020 was a fully virtual event held from September 28 to October 2, 2020, organized by the Singapore Academy of Law, Singapore's Ministry of Law, and MP Singapore. The event attracted over 6,000 registrations from more than 100 countries, featuring more than 120 speakers from various sectors, including technology giants, academia, and leading law firms.

The conference covered key topics such as legal innovation, technology law, access to justice, and the future of automated legal operations. Notable initiatives launched during the event included the Legal Industry Technology & Innovation Roadmap and the ALITA Legal Tech Observatory, aimed at supporting the development and adoption of legal technologies.

In addition to panel discussions and keynote addresses, TechLaw.Fest 2020 offered over 50 networking opportunities, a virtual legal tech exhibition, and on-demand content. The event provided a platform for the global legal community to connect, converse, and collaborate on issues at the intersection of law and technology.

TechLaw.Fest 2020 was designed for legal professionals, technologists, policymakers, and academics interested in the evolving landscape of law and technology. Attendees gained insights into the latest trends, innovations, and challenges shaping the future of the legal industry.

Speakers(12)

David N. Alfred

Director, Corporate & Finance at Drew & Napier

David N. Alfred is the Director of Corporate & Finance at Drew & Napier.

Desmond Chew

Deputy Executive Director at Asian Business Law Institute

Desmond Chew is the Deputy Executive Director at the Asian Business Law Institute.

Dr. Clarisse Girot

Senior Fellow at Asian Business Law Institute

Dr. Clarisse Girot is a Senior Fellow at the Asian Business Law Institute.

Dr. Stanley Lai, SC

Head of Intellectual Property Practice at Allen & Gledhill LLP

Dr. Stanley Lai, SC, is the Head of the Intellectual Property Practice at Allen & Gledhill LLP.

Dr. Ulrike Till

Director, Division of Artificial Intelligence Policy at World Intellectual Property Organization

Dr. Ulrike Till is the Director of the Division of Artificial Intelligence Policy at the World Intellectual Property Organization.

James McLeary

Associate Managing Director at Kroll

James McLeary is an Associate Managing Director at Kroll.

Mark Fisher

Senior Associate at Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP

Mark Fisher is a Senior Associate at Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP.

Mark Parsons

Partner at Hogan Lovells

Mark Parsons is a Partner at Hogan Lovells.

Prof. Lee Pey Woan

Professor of Law at Singapore Management University

Prof. Lee Pey Woan is a Professor of Law at Singapore Management University.

Prof. Pamela Samuelson

Richard M. Sherman Distinguished Professor of Law at Berkeley Law School

Prof. Pamela Samuelson is the Richard M. Sherman Distinguished Professor of Law at Berkeley Law School.

Event Details

Date
September 29 - October 1, 2020
3 days
Location
🇸🇬 Singapore
Pricing
Free
Audience
Legal professionals, technologists, policymakers, and academics.
Attendees
Over 6,000 registrations from more than 100 countries.

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