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Annual IBA Employment and Diversity Law Conference 2026

22 Apr - 24 Apr 2026

Session information

Plenary session four – A fireside chat: inside the client’s mind – what general counsel and HR leaders expect when hiring law firms and how legal tech is changing the game

Friday 24 April (1440 - 1555)

Description

What do general counsel and HR leaders really look for when hiring external counsel? This session reveals client expectations, how legal tech is reshaping service delivery and what law firms must do to stay relevant.

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