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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 Zack 

Ninja Van is Southeast Asia’s leading e-commerce and B2B logistics services provider and a tech unicorn backed by DPD Group and Alibaba. As Group General Counsel, Zack is Ninja Van Group's chief manager and controller of legal and regulatory risks. He is responsible for legal and regulatory risks management, designing and implementing compliance policies, corporate governance and structuring, Group Tax function and other strategic initiatives across the group.

He leads a diverse, multi-jurisdictional, legal and compliance team and Group Tax (20+ strong) spanning 6 SEA markets and China to enable Ninja Van Group to achieve its business and financial goals, whilst operating within legal requirements and acceptable risks.