IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
2 Nov - 7 Nov 2025
Session information
Balancing legal practice with academia: can these worlds truly connect?
Thursday 6 November (1430 - 1545)
Committee(s)
Academic and Professional Development Committee
(Lead)
Description
It is believed that around 10% of practicing lawyers globally are also involved in academia – whether as part-time lecturers or active researchers. This dual role brings unique challenges and opportunities. It is of particular interest to the Canadian market. This session will explore how legal professionals can balance their practice with teaching and academic work, highlighting the mutual benefits between academic insights and legal practice.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Gabor Papp | DLA Piper, Budapest, Hungary; European Regional Forum Liaison Officer, Academic and Professional Development Committee |
Speakers
| Ambarish - | Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India; Scholarship Officer, Academic and Professional Development Committee |
| Helena Abdo | Lobo de Rizzo Advogados, São Paulo, Brazil; Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Academic and Professional Development Committee |
| Noah Arshinoff | Federation of Law Societies of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Julia Ferraz-Cardoso | ENS, Sandton, South Africa; Regional Representative Africa, Litigation Committee |
| Lucinda Soon | King's College London, London, England; Co-Chair, IBA Professional Wellbeing Commission |