(When) Does AI Do It Better?

12 Mar 2026
Track 1

As law firms and in-house counsels face growing pressure to deliver solutions quickly and cost-effectively, this session explores whether and how legal technologies could be the panacea.  
Hear from the perspective of a general counsel and a private practitioner as to the key considerations when adopting and implementing legal technologies, from contract automation to use of generative AI tools. We will examine how to identify the right problems for technology to solve, and how AI can be a force-multiplier. 
Attendees will also gain practical insights into aligning legal tech adoption with organizational strategies and priorities, and managing legal risks. 

  • Key considerations when adopting and implementing legal tech (from contract automation to use of GEN AI tools).
  • When) does AI do it better? When is automation preferred? 
  • When is human involvement required or preferred?
  • How do we ensure legal team members have the necessary skill sets?
  • Aligning legal tech adoption with organizational strategies and priorities.
  • Explore the possibility of joint use of legaltech by inhouse counsels and law firms
  • Managing legal risks, such as data protection, intellectual property, contract and legal privilege. 

3 Key Learnings

  1. Key considerations in determining whether to adopt and implement legal technologies
  2. How to ensure staff has the appropriate skillsets, as well as exercise proper human oversight and intervention
  3. Playbook / practical tips for managing legal risks (e.g. data protection, intellectual property, contract and legal privilege) in line with guidance issued by relevant regulatory bodies. 

 

Speakers
Anastasia Su-Anne Chen
Anastasia Su-Anne Chen, Director, Drew & Napier LLC
Zack Quek
Zack Quek, Group General Counsel, Ninja Van Group