The GLL Legal Tech & GC Summit 2025 is an event organized by the Global Leaders League, a platform dedicated to connecting business, political, and social leaders worldwide. This summit focuses on the intersection of legal technology and general counsel responsibilities, aiming to provide insights into the evolving role of in-house legal teams amid technological advancements.
The summit's agenda includes discussions on managing in-house teams in the context of increasing regulatory burdens and the advent of new technologies like AI. Key topics encompass cybersecurity strategies, ESG and supply chain management, addressing burnout and wellbeing within legal teams, and navigating M&A deals in a complex global environment.
Attendees will have opportunities to network with peers and experts, participate in interactive discussion groups, and engage in structured networking sessions. The event aims to foster collaboration and strategic thinking in a rapidly evolving legal environment.
This summit is tailored for senior in-house counsel seeking to enhance their leadership skills, stay abreast of industry trends, and engage in meaningful discussions with peers and experts.
Speakers(6)
Ahmed Zaki
SVP Legal Affairs at Al Hamra
Ahmed is a strategic legal luminary renowned for his expertise in strategic planning, risk management, negotiation, and dispute resolution. As Senior Vice President of Legal Affairs at Al Hamra, he ensures adherence to regional regulations while orchestrating organizational functions across various contracts.
David Westmoreland
Group General Counsel at Gulftainer Company
David is an experienced Chief Legal Officer and board director with more than 17 years of experience managing legal teams and delivering results across multiple industries in the United Kingdom, Middle East, Asia, and the United States.
Dr. Ahmed El Shakankiry
Head of Legal and Compliance GCC at Samsung Gulf Electronics
Dr. Ahmed is an in-house legal counsel with over 17 years of experience in legal consultancy within diverse industries in the Middle East. He holds a Master's Business Degree of Law from Sorbonne University and a PhD in Electronic Arbitration from Montpellier University.
Henrietta Newton Martin
Legal Director at JusCogen & AlCop LLC
Henrietta has extensive experience in corporate and commercial law, cross-border litigation, and strategic legal advisory. She is recognized for her ability to orchestrate high-performing legal teams, delivering tailored legal solutions that align with overarching business objectives.
Megha Agarwal
Director & Assistant General Counsel at Cvent
Megha is an accomplished legal professional with over 18 years of experience in corporate law, specializing in complex commercial transactions, cross-border legal operations, corporate governance, and compliance. She currently leads a high-performing legal team across the APAC, Middle East & Africa regions at Cvent.
Sabrine Makkes
Founder at Women In Mentoring, UAE
Sabrine is a value-driven, human-centric lawyer and head of compliance with over 17 years of experience in private practice and in-house roles at Fortune 500 tech and automotive MNCs. She is the founder of Women In Mentoring, a community launched in December 2024 to enable female law and GRC students and young professionals to build the legal and GRC ecosystem of tomorrow.
Event Details
- Date
- April 10, 2025
- Location
- 🇬🇧 Dubai, United Kingdom
- Hilton London Wembley
- Pricing
- $800 - $1,200
- Audience
- Senior in-house counsel, legal leaders, and professionals in the legal technology sector
- CLE Credits
- Up to 15 CLE credits
- Attendees
- Over 150