IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
2 Nov - 7 Nov 2025
Session information
Being a young lawyer in the age of AI: how education, soft skill and ethics can counterbalance AI and other new trends in the workplace
Wednesday 5 November (1115 - 1230)
Committee(s)
Young Lawyers' Committee
(Lead)
Professional Ethics Committee
Description
As artificial intelligence continues to transform the legal profession, young lawyers must adapt to stay relevant. This session will address how to harness the power of AI while reinforcing the importance of traditional legal skills and ethical considerations. Explore how ongoing education, the development of soft skills, and a strong ethical foundation can help young lawyers navigate the complexities of the modern legal landscape and thrive amidst technological advancements. Maybe you’ll find that traditional values held by lawyers are not old-fashioned.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Pranav Srivastava | Phoenix Legal, New Delhi, Delhi, India; Co-Vice Chair , Young Lawyers' Committee |
Speakers
| Itzik Amiel | THE SWITCH™ | THE SWITCH HUB™, Amsterdam, Netherlands; Chair, Law Firm Management - Business Development and Marketing Subcommittee |
| Andres Aznarez | Posadas, Montevideo, Uruguay; Treasurer, Young Lawyers' Committee |
| Alipak Banerjee | Alipak Banerjee Law Chambers, New Delhi, Delhi, India; Treasurer, Professional Ethics Committee |
| Veronica Franco | Ferrere, Asuncion, Paraguay; Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Young Lawyers' Committee |