Speaker details

IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025

2 Nov - 7 Nov 2025

Metro Toronto Convention Centre , Toronto, Canada

Speaker information

Macarena Plaza Vela

Biography

I am IE Law School Head of International Corporate Development and Legal Innovation. We work with international Law Firms and corporations to create joint opportunities and establish strategic partnerships to grow. I am highly focused on promoting the IE innovation strategy, specially in the intersection between Law and Technology. My background as a litigation lawyer specialized in International Arbitration combines with my passion for the impact of technologies in the legal practice. Since 2024, I serve the International Bar Association as Academic and Profesional Development Committee Officer and American Regional Forum Liaison.

Session

Internationalising your legal career

Tuesday 4 November (1115 - 1230)

Speaker

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