IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026
4 Oct - 9 Oct 2026
Session information
Young Lawyers' Committee breakfast: from legal expert to business partner: leadership skills
Monday 5 October (0800 - 0930)
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 |