IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026

4 Oct - 9 Oct 2026

Session information

Young Lawyers' Committee breakfast: from legal expert to business partner: leadership skills

Committee(s)

Young Lawyers' Committee (Lead)

Description

What turns a strong legal expert into a trusted business partner – and ultimately, a rainmaker?

This interactive breakfast session explores the journey from technical excellence to strategic leadership. Drawing on the experiences of leading practitioners across different fields, the discussion will focus on the mindset shifts, skills and habits required to build client trust, generate opportunities and create lasting impact.

From personal branding and credibility to commercial thinking and relationship-building, the session offers practical insights and candid reflections on what it truly takes to move beyond legal expertise and step into a broader leadership role.

Join us for an energising conversation to start the day with fresh perspective and actionable takeaways.

Session / Workshop Chair(s)

Zeina Obeid Obeid & Partners, Beirut, Lebanon; Co-Chair, Young Lawyers' Committee
Pranav Srivastava Phoenix Legal, New Delhi, Delhi, India; Co-Chair, Young Lawyers' Committee

Speakers

Babatunde Ajibade SAN SPA Ajibade & Co, Lagos, Nigeria; SPPI Chair
Jaime Carey Carey, Santiago, Chile; IBA Immediate-Past President
Linda Fitz-Alan Abu Dhabi Global Market Courts, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates