The AI Legal Summit 2025, held on January 15, 2025, at the Grand Hyatt in Mumbai, was organized by ET LegalWorld in collaboration with Microsoft. This exclusive event convened distinguished members of the judiciary, leading law firms, general counsels, and AI technology experts to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in the legal sector.
Key topics addressed during the summit included navigating compliance and legal risks with AI, the future of legal practice through AI and human collaboration, AI-driven innovation in legal workflows, ethical considerations and trust in AI, and compliance and data security in the digital era. These discussions aimed to provide insights into how AI can drive efficiency, enhance compliance, and foster growth within the legal community.
The summit featured over ten speakers, including notable figures such as Mike Yeh, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel at Microsoft Asia; Madhabi Puri Buch, Chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India; and Justice B.N. Srikrishna, Former Judge of the Supreme Court of India. The agenda comprised keynote sessions, panel discussions, technical sessions, and networking opportunities, offering attendees a comprehensive understanding of AI's impact on legal operations.
Participation was by invitation only, targeting heads of compliance, legal researchers, law firm partners, legal technology specialists, chief legal officers, general counsels, and legal tech enthusiasts. This selective approach ensured a focused and high-level discourse on integrating AI into legal practices.
Speakers(11)
Adv (Dr.) Prashant Mali
Cyber & Privacy Law Expert at Bombay High Court
Advocate Dr. Prashant Mali is a Cyber & Privacy Law Expert practicing at the Bombay High Court, specializing in cyber law and data privacy.
Arpinder Singh
Global Markets and India Leader at EY Forensic & Integrity Services
Arpinder Singh is the Global Markets and India Leader for EY's Forensic & Integrity Services, focusing on fraud investigation and compliance.
Cyril Shroff
Managing Partner at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
Cyril Shroff is the Managing Partner of Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, one of India's leading law firms, with extensive experience in corporate law.
Dipti Kotak
Chief Legal Officer at Reliance Industries
Dipti Kotak is the Chief Legal Officer at Reliance Industries, overseeing the conglomerate's legal functions.
Gautam Rohidekar
Group General Counsel at Dream 11
Gautam Rohidekar serves as the Group General Counsel at Dream 11, overseeing legal and compliance matters for the fantasy sports platform.
Justice B.N. Srikrishna
Former Judge at Supreme Court of India
Justice B.N. Srikrishna is a former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, known for his contributions to Indian jurisprudence and legal reforms.
Madhabi Puri Buch
Chairperson at Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
Madhabi Puri Buch is the Chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India, overseeing the regulation of securities markets in India.
Nilanjan Sinha
General Counsel at ICICI Bank Ltd
Nilanjan Sinha is the General Counsel at ICICI Bank Ltd, responsible for the bank's legal and regulatory affairs.
Sarita Jaisinghani
Global Black Belt- Modern Work at Microsoft India
Sarita Jaisinghani is a Global Black Belt for Modern Work at Microsoft India, specializing in modern workplace solutions.
Sonali Kulkarni
Country Head - BFSI at Microsoft
Sonali Kulkarni is the Country Head for Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) at Microsoft India, leading digital transformation initiatives in the sector.
Vaibhav Parikh
Partner at Nishith Desai Associates
Vaibhav Parikh is a Partner at Nishith Desai Associates, focusing on technology and corporate law.
Event Details
- Date
- January 15, 2025
- Location
- 🇮🇳 Mumbai, India
- Grand Hyatt, BKC
- Audience
- Heads of Compliance, Legal Researchers, Law Firm Partners, Legal Technology Specialists, Chief Legal Officers, General Counsel, Legal Tech Enthusiasts