40th IBA International Financial Law Conference
7 May - 9 May 2025
Session information
Young lawyers’ programme: From clerking to coding: The AI revolution in legal practice
Wednesday 7 May (1600 - 1800)
Committee(s)
Banking & Financial Law Committee
(Lead)
Securities and Capital Markets Committee
(Lead)
Description
This session will feature an interactive discussion exploring the intersection of Generative AI and legal banking, financial, securities and capital markets practice, highlighting practical implications and advantages as well as available tools. The panel, also featuring representatives of two AI providers, will offer diverse perspectives on current use cases, adoption strategies in corporate and regulated environments, recent AI tool developments, and evolving client expectations. Participants are encouraged to engage in discussions about critical topics such as ethical considerations, confidentiality, and the shifting responsibilities of lawyers in an AI-enhanced legal landscape. This session is essential for experienced practitioners and younger lawyers alike.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Martin Ebner | Schoenherr, Vienna, Austria; Co-Chair, AI Banking and Financial Subcommittee |
| Benjamin Leisinger | Homburger AG, Zürich, Switzerland; Young Lawyers' Committee Liaison Officer, Securities and Capital Markets Committee |
| Eric Rosof | Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, New York, New York, USA; Co-Chair, AI Banking and Financial Subcommittee |
Speakers
| Matthew Bess | PwC, Cardiff, Wales |
| Joachim Edin | BAHR AS, Oslo, Norway |
| Mille Garmann | Saga Legal, Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Pedro Said Nader | Basham Ringe y Correa, Mexico City, Mexico; Regional Representative Latin America, Securities and Capital Markets Committee |
| Juan Pablo Sandoval | Harvey, New York, New York, USA |
| Anne-Marit Wang | Selmer, Oslo, Norway |