About this Event
How can legal professionals and organisations harness the benefits of AI while managing these risks responsibly?
Join us for an engaging, practical and interactive two-hour masterclass exploring the opportunities, challenges and responsible adoption of AI in legal services.
What we'll cover on 27th November
- AI and the transformation of legal services: How Generative AI and AI agents are changing the legal profession and creating new opportunities for innovation and efficiency.
- Practical AI use cases: Applications in contract drafting and review, legal research, litigation support, document analysis, regulatory compliance and AI-powered legal assistants.
- When AI goes wrong: Real-world examples of fabricated legal authorities, inaccurate recommendations, confidentiality breaches and the consequences of relying on AI without adequate verification.
- Ethics, privacy and professional responsibility: Understanding algorithmic bias, client confidentiality, legal professional privilege, human oversight and accountability.
- Regulation and governance: An introduction to the UK regulatory environment, professional obligations and the implications of the EU AI Act for relevant legal applications.
- Responsible AI adoption: Practical approaches to assessing AI opportunities, managing risks and establishing appropriate safeguards.
- Use cases: practical examples describing how AI is currently used in Legal Services
A practical and interactive experience
Through real-world case studies, practical examples and group discussions, participants will explore how AI can be used effectively and responsibly in legal services.
An interactive exercise will invite participants to evaluate an AI application, identify its potential benefits and risks, and determine the safeguards required before deployment.
What you will take away
By the end of the session, you will have:
- A clearer understanding of how AI is transforming legal services.
- Practical knowledge of the most relevant AI use cases and their potential business value.
- Greater awareness of AI limitations, risks and professional responsibilities.
- An understanding of the key ethical, governance and regulatory considerations.
- A practical framework for evaluating AI applications and supporting responsible adoption.
Meet the Instructors
Dr. Soraya Kouadri M
Senior Lecturer in Computing, The Open University & Founder of GovernAIse (AI Governance Consultancy).
Soraya brings 25 years of experience working in higher education, with particular interests in the design and adoption of human-centric digital systems. Her work focuses on the relationships between people and technology, addressing important questions surrounding Artificial Intelligence, ethics, governance and education.
Massimo Maltempi
Senior AI & Business Consultant, Director of MaxMal Consulting,Senior AI Consultant at Micro 1, ex-IBM, ex-Google.
Massimo brings over 30 years of experience in business transformation, technology and the design and delivery of solutions to complex business challenges across multiple industries, including financial services and other regulated sectors.
In recent years, he has focused on helping organisations adopt Artificial Intelligence responsibly, combining innovation and business value with effective governance, ethical considerations and compliance with applicable regulations.
Who should attend?
This masterclass is designed for:
- Lawyers, solicitors, barristers, paralegals and other legal professionals.
- In-house legal teams and legal operations professionals.
- Compliance, risk management and governance specialists.
- Business owners, entrepreneurs and managers considering AI for legal or compliance-related activities.
- Technology professionals and AI practitioners working with legal services.
- Policymakers, students and members of the public interested in understanding the impact of AI on legal services.
No prior knowledge of Artificial Intelligence or technical expertise is required.
The session is suitable for anyone seeking to understand how AI can create value in legal services while ensuring its use remains responsible, ethical and appropriately governed.
Event venue & nearby stays
Triton Square Work Cafe Santander, 2 Triton Square, London, United Kingdom
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