The Transformative Power of Generative AI and Legal Tech for In-House Legal Departments
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Hong Kong hosted an event titled "The Transformative Power of Generative AI and Legal Tech for In-House Legal Departments" on September 27, 2023. This program aimed to explore the significant impact of generative AI and legal technology on the legal profession, particularly within in-house legal teams.
The event featured discussions on the adoption of generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Harvey, Counsel AI’s proprietary platform built on GPT-4, tailored specifically for legal applications. Attendees had the opportunity to witness an exclusive demonstration of Harvey, as such demos are not publicly available online. Additionally, the program covered various legal tech solutions implemented by leading General Counsels in Hong Kong, including intake and triage systems, legal operations platforms, contract lifecycle management, document management, matter management, and knowledge management solutions.
Practical insights were shared by esteemed speakers such as Sharyn Ch’ang, PwC Hong Kong’s NewLaw Leader; Vincent Ng, General Counsel and Head of Public Affairs at Klook; Bernard Tan, Chief Counsel at SAP; and Laurence Rudge, General Counsel at Li & Fung. These leaders provided firsthand accounts of their experiences with legal tech implementations and the efficiency and cost-saving benefits realized by their in-house legal teams and internal business clients.
This event was particularly beneficial for in-house legal professionals seeking to understand and leverage the latest advancements in AI and legal technology to enhance their practice. It offered a unique platform to learn from peers who have successfully integrated these technologies, providing valuable perspectives on modernizing legal operations and delivering higher value legal work.
Speakers(3)
Bernard Tan
Chief Counsel, Integrated Regulatory Office at SAP
Bernard Tan is Chief Counsel, Integrated Regulatory Office (IRO) at SAP, a market leader in enterprise cloud services and application software. He co-leads a global cross-department program designed to make regulatory compliance of SAP Cloud products scalable and sustainable. Prior to IRO, Bernard was Chief Counsel, Cybersecurity at SAP and co-led SAP’s Cybersecurity Legal function.
Laurence Rudge
General Counsel at Li & Fung
Laurence Rudge is the General Counsel at Li & Fung, a multinational supply chain solutions company. Laurence has been based in Hong Kong for over 20 years, working as a partner at Slaughter and May until 2015 before moving in-house to join Li & Fung. He leads a team that advises the business on commercial contracts, corporate and financing transactions, regulatory issues, and disputes.
Sharyn Ch’ang
NewLaw Leader at PwC Hong Kong
Sharyn Ch’ang is PwC Hong Kong’s NewLaw Leader and a founding Director of PwC’s Asia Pacific NewLaw team. With an extensive global career including as a law firm partner and general counsel, she works with Chief Legal Officers, General Counsels, and their teams as a transformation adviser, assisting them to deliver higher value legal work while leveraging legal tech, generative AI, and innovation to improve internal operational efficiencies and cost-effectiveness.
Event Details
- Date
- September 27, 2023
- Location
- 🇭🇰 Hong Kong
- PwC Hong Kong, 21st Floor Edinburgh Tower, The Landmark Building, 15 Queen’s Road, Central
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- In-house legal professionals, General Counsels, legal operations leaders
- CLE Credits
- 1 CPD point for Hong Kong qualified lawyers, subject to approval from the Law Society of Hong Kong