Conference on The Impact of Technology on Legal Education and Practice
The School of Law at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) hosted an international conference titled 'The Impact of Technology on Legal Education and Practice' on 10 December 2024. This hybrid event brought together around 20 distinguished speakers from academia and the legal industry to discuss the transformative role of technology in the legal field.
The conference was divided into two main themes. The morning sessions focused on 'Technology and the Legal Profession/Practice,' featuring presentations on the application of Generative AI in legal practice. The afternoon sessions addressed 'Technology and Legal Education/Teaching,' exploring innovative approaches to integrating technology into legal education and research.
Notable speakers included Professor Christian Wagner from CityUHK, Professor Geraint Howells from the University of Galway, and Professor Dirk Hartung from Singapore Management University. The event provided a platform for stimulating discussions and the exchange of insights on cutting-edge topics related to legal technology and education.
This conference was particularly beneficial for legal professionals, educators, and researchers interested in understanding and leveraging technological advancements to enhance legal practice and education.
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Speakers(20)
Abigail Rekas
Dr. at University of Galway
Dr. at the University of Galway, focusing on technology in legal research.
Brian Tang
University of Hong Kong
Representative from the University of Hong Kong, discussing innovative approaches in law school education.
Carl Li
Linklaters
Representative from Linklaters, discussing the application of GenAI in legal practice.
Christian Wagner
Professor at City University of Hong Kong
Professor at City University of Hong Kong, specializing in technology and its applications in legal practice.
Christie Luk
Thomson Reuters
Representative from Thomson Reuters, sharing insights on GenAI in legal research.
Dirk Hartung
Professor at Singapore Management University
Professor at Singapore Management University, with expertise in legal technology and innovation.
Geraint Howells
Professor at University of Galway
Professor at the University of Galway, focusing on consumer law and policy.
He Tianxiang
Professor at City University of Hong Kong
Professor at City University of Hong Kong, moderating the afternoon sessions.
He Zhipeng
Professor at Jilin University
Professor at Jilin University, focusing on technology's role in legal education.
Huang Tao
Professor at City University of Hong Kong
Professor at City University of Hong Kong, moderating the afternoon sessions.
Jack Burke
City University of Hong Kong
Moderator for the morning sessions of the conference.
John Zeleznikow
Professor at Victoria University
Professor at Victoria University, specializing in legal technology and research.
Lin Feng
Dean at City University of Hong Kong School of Law
Dean of the School of Law at City University of Hong Kong, overseeing academic and administrative functions.
Martin Hogg
Professor at University of Galway
Professor at the University of Galway, discussing the impact of technology on legal teaching.
Michael Tsimplis
Professor at City University of Hong Kong
Professor at City University of Hong Kong, presenting on technology and legal education.
Murray Scott
Professor at University of Galway
Professor at the University of Galway, presenting on technology's impact on legal education.
Stephanie Siu
Thomson Reuters
Representative from Thomson Reuters, sharing insights on GenAI in legal research.
Stuart Hargreaves
Professor at Chinese University of Hong Kong
Professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, discussing technology's role in legal education.
Timothy Ho
LexisNexis Legal & Professional
Representative from LexisNexis Legal & Professional, sharing insights on legal tech applications.
Zhong Xiaoming
Linklaters
Representative from Linklaters, discussing the application of GenAI in legal practice.
Event Details
- Date
- December 10, 2024
- Location
- 🇭🇰 Hong Kong
- City University of Hong Kong
- Audience
- Legal professionals, educators, and researchers