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(When) Does AI do it better? 

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. 

About Anastasia Su-Anne

Anastasia is a Director with Drew & Napier. Her key areas of practice are Data Protection, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Trust, as well as Technology, Media, and Telecommunications. Prior to joining the firm, Anastasia was Deputy Chief Counsel to Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) and Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA) for over 9 years. She served as lead counsel for PDPC’s matters, IMDA’s intellectual property and procurement portfolios, as well as IMDA’s Data Administration Group.
 
Anastasia has advised on a broad range of regulatory, compliance and commercial matters, both in her role as in-house counsel as well as in private practice. Her extensive experience includes developing and advising on data protection management programmes, data protection impact assessments, cross-border data transfer mechanisms, as well as playbooks and contractual clauses relating to the development and deployment of AI solutions.
 
Anastasia has been recognised as a Senior Accredited Specialist in Data & Digital Economy Law by the Singapore Academy of Law. She has also been endorsed by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific and Lexology Index, with clients commending her deep industry and regulatory experience, ability to anticipate potential legal issues, and subject matter expertise especially when dealing with novel problems.