The Asia LegalTech Leaders Summit is a premier event that brings together leading voices in legal technology to discuss the latest innovations and share practical strategies for enhancing efficiency in law practices. Organized by Emnes Events, this summit serves as a platform for professionals from both the legal and commercial technology sectors to exchange knowledge and explore modernized law practices that maximize efficiency.
Key topics covered at the summit include the automation of legal workflows, considerations for selecting and implementing technology that aligns with overall strategy, minimizing the risk of cyber threats and data breaches, and exploring the potential of generative AI for legal firms. The event also addresses how to achieve tangible innovation with limited budgets and resources.
Attendees have the opportunity to participate in networking sessions, engage with an expo hall featuring the latest legal technology solutions, and hear from notable speakers such as Ahmad Yusmadi Mohamed Yusoff, General Counsel at PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad, and Dr. Jasmine Begum, Regional Director of Legal & Government Affairs for the ASEAN Region at Microsoft. These sessions provide valuable insights into the evolving legal landscape and the role of technology in shaping its future.
The summit is designed for a diverse audience, including C-level executives, general counsel, legal tech founders, IP paralegals, heads of risk, lawyers, ethics officers, regulation and policy officers, chief legal executives, heads of legal operations, legal tech professionals, arbitrators and mediators, legal and law enforcers, chief governance officers, heads of knowledge management, heads of compliance, corporate and in-house counsel, and senior management directors. Attending this event offers a unique opportunity to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving legal industry by gaining insights into the latest trends and technologies.
Speakers(26)
Abid Adam
Group Chief Risk & Compliance Officer at Axiata
Adrian Ooi
Director of Legal SEA at Millennium Hotels & Resorts
Ahmad Yusmadi Mohamed Yusoff
General Counsel at PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad
With 28 years of experience as an in-house counsel, Yusmadi has held pivotal roles in various subsidiaries within PETRONAS, spanning Legal Compliance, Upstream, LNG, and the Retail Business. He completed his LLB (Hons) degree from Leeds University, United Kingdom, and holds a Certificate in Legal Practice.
Alexandra Kopievskaya
Business Partner in Malaysia at DraftMe.io
With over 17 years in legal and IT, Sasha Ko is an experienced Marketing Expert and CMO. Starting in international law firms with a focus on strategic business development and communications, Sasha then spent eight transformative years in IT.
Chan Kok Long
Co-Founder at iPay88 (M) Sdn Bhd
Chong Kok Wai
Group Head – Legal, Compliance & Sustainability at GHL Systems Berhad
Chong has over 1 year of experience in handling all legal and compliance issues for the Company in the ASEAN region comprising Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, as well as Australia.
Dr. Carrine Teoh Chooi Shi
Chief Strategy Officer at Bond Holdings
Dr. Jasmine Begum
Regional Director, Legal & Government Affairs, ASEAN Region at Microsoft
Dr. Jenita Kanapathy
Programme Coordinator & Senior Lecturer, School of Law & Governance at Taylor’s University
Faith Wong
Senior Legal Manager at Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad
Hemalatha Selvaraja
Regional Corporate Counsel (Clinical Reach) at Zuellig Pharma
Jacelyn Khoo
General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer at Hong Leong Financial Group Berhad
Jacelyn graduated with an LLB from King’s College London and is called to both the English and Malaysian bars. She started her legal career as a corporate litigator in Malaysia before moving on to a US law firm in Beijing and thereafter to a bank in Hong Kong.
Jeff Knurek
DevOps Lead at EzyPay
Jesselyn Lim
Counsel APAC at BAE Systems
Jess joined BAE Systems in December 2017. She is currently the Counsel for the Asia Pacific region based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Melati Abdul Hamid
Group General Counsel at Tradewinds Group (M) Sdn Bhd
Merle Fernandez
Chief Legal Officer & Company Secretary at Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp)
Merle brings 26 years of experience as a Legal Counsel and Company Secretary. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from the University of London, Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP), and is a licensed company secretary with Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia.
Nadia Ribeiro
Regional Director, Compliance MENAP & APAC at Checkout.com
Nik Azli Abu Zahar
Group General Counsel, Legal Strategy & Intellectual Property at Telekom Malaysia Berhad
Nik Azli was appointed as the Group General Counsel effective 1 October 2022. He holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom, and has attained the Certificate of Legal Practice, Malaysia.
Prabhat Kumar
Founding Chairman Malaysia Chapter at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
Ranjeeta Kaur
Legal Director, Malaysia & Brunei Company Secretary at DFI Retail Group
Rijuta Misra
Group Head of Legal & Corporate Affairs at aCommerce Group Public Co.
Rijuta is an accomplished in-house counsel with over 13 years of experience in the APAC region’s technology and e-commerce sectors. Her areas of expertise include commercial and compliance matters, data privacy, cyber security, digital laws, capital markets, and fundraising.
Rohit Sharma
Director Legal & Compliance South Asia at Zimmer Biomet
With over 14 years of work experience in the legal field, Rohit is currently the Director of Legal and Compliance for South Asia at Zimmer Biomet, a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare.
Satpal Singh Dhillon
Chief Governance & Risk Officer at PLUS Malaysia Berhad
Award-winning transformist providing strategic advice and execution to multinationals and governments in Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, and India covering transportation, energy, telecoms & media, healthcare, education, and the public sector.
Shaleni Sangaran
SAVP – Head of Compliance & Principal Legal Advisor at Astro Holdings Berhad
Shaleni graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from the University of London in 2008 and thereafter completed her CLP in 2009. She started her legal career with Skrine and was made Partner in 2019.
Ts Mohd Zabri Adil Talib
Acting Head of Division Cyber Security Responsive Services at CyberSecurity Malaysia
Vimala Ayanarappan
Head Legal-Group Procurement at Maybank
Event Details
- Date
- October 4-5, 2023
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Audience
- C-level executives, general counsel, legal tech founders, IP paralegals, heads of risk, lawyers, ethics officers, regulation and policy officers, chief legal executives, heads of legal operations, legal tech professionals, arbitrators and mediators, legal and law enforcers, chief governance officers, heads of knowledge management, heads of compliance, corporate and in-house counsel, senior management directors