LPI Congress 2023 was be an unforgettable event with insightful talks by world-class speakers, interactive workshops, though-provoking panel discussions, opportunities to connect with colleagues, and so much more.
Gain a basic understanding of artificial intelligence with AI expert, Erik Nygren, in this interactive workshop. Designed to unravel the complexities of this emerging technology, the session will cover a range of topics, including natural language processing, chatbots and AI-powered legal solutions.
Please Note: Space is limited.This workshop is not included in the congress fee and requires separate registration & payment.
Erik Nygren is a seasoned researcher and innovator with a passion for leveraging AI to enhance human potential. With a Masters in Theoretical Physics and a PhD in Computational Neuroscience, Erik has dedicated his career to developing and implementing AI solutions to improve traffic optimization and reduce delays in public transportation systems.
Before founding his own company, Erik served as a Product Manager for the Analytics team at SBB, where he developed and launched cutting-edge machine learning products that improve efficiency and reliability in day-to-day work. He has also shared his knowledge and expertise as a teacher, helping the next generation of researchers and practitioners to understand the potential of AI in real-world applications.
Prior to his work in AI, Erik held various positions in research and development, gaining extensive experience in theoretical physics and computational neuroscience. His academic background includes a Masters in Theoretical Physics and a PhD in Computational Neuroscience, with a research focus on learning spiking neural networks.
Erik believes that AI is not a threat to human potential, but rather another tool that can enhance our abilities and lead to more efficient and effective outcomes. With his experience and expertise, Erik is at the forefront of driving innovation in AI as a collaborative tool for progress and growth.
Join us for an evening of networking and connect with fellow congress participants, speakers and the LPI team in an intimate setting.
Round off the day in the Side Design Hotel bar and enjoy drinks and inspiring conversations.
Ana Maria Montero is an international broadcast journalist with 20 years of on camera experience who grew up professionally within the CNN family – from intern to anchor desk – working for CNN International, CNN Español, CNN, and HLN, in English and Spanish.
In 2017 she joined the CNN Money Switzerland team as an anchor for their flagship business and finance show, The Swiss Pulse, and the host of the long-format interview shows, The Newsmaker as well as the innovation-driven Tech Talk, and All Inclusive, focused on SDG topics.
At present, she independently hosts and moderates a wide range of on- and offline events and content for a diverse list of clients.
The pursuit of her own story brought this Cuban, Spanish, American to Zurich, where she lives with her family, and obsesses about making the world a better place for her girls.
Simon Warr has been the President of Legal Protection International since 2017.
He has been working in the legal protection industry since 1989, promoting and establishing new markets for legal protection insurance in jurisdictions around the world, including Australia, Canada and the Nordics.
Simon primarily focusses on underwriting and his field of expertise crosses both the BTE and ATE sectors, with a focus on improving and creating products for a constantly changing market. He is responsible for all legal protection insurance underwritten by AmTrust globally.
The decades-long development of Artificial Intelligence has brought us to a critical point where it is changing the nature of legal work and the way legal protection is delivered. Ioannis will shed light on how this year’s congress is addressing this new reality and preparing legal insurers for a new era that simply cannot be ignored.
As lawyer, keynote speaker, editor, and co-founder of the Digital Minds Society, Ioannis is passionate about technology, innovation and online trends. He lectures at the University of St. Gallen and the University of Applied Sciences Zurich on the impact of technology on the legal industry.
As a legal tech expert, he sees not only the disruptive element of legal tech for incumbent lawyers, but also the element of empowerment to provide legal services in unprecedented ways. With the innovative concept of Ylex, Ioannis and Coop Rechtsschutz follow new paths of selling legal services and providing access to justice.
Separate fact from fiction and gain a realistic look at the current state of AI in legal protection with AI expert, Erik Nygren. This enlightening talk separates fact from fiction to reveal real-world applications of AI. Through practical examples and case studies Erik will showcase the true potential of AI and what can be achieved.
Erik Nygren is a seasoned researcher and innovator with a passion for leveraging AI to enhance human potential. With a Masters in Theoretical Physics and a PhD in Computational Neuroscience, Erik has dedicated his career to developing and implementing AI solutions to improve traffic optimization and reduce delays in public transportation systems.
Before founding his own company, Erik served as a Product Manager for the Analytics team at SBB, where he developed and launched cutting-edge machine learning products that improve efficiency and reliability in day-to-day work. He has also shared his knowledge and expertise as a teacher, helping the next generation of researchers and practitioners to understand the potential of AI in real-world applications.
Prior to his work in AI, Erik held various positions in research and development, gaining extensive experience in theoretical physics and computational neuroscience. His academic background includes a Masters in Theoretical Physics and a PhD in Computational Neuroscience, with a research focus on learning spiking neural networks.
Erik believes that AI is not a threat to human potential, but rather another tool that can enhance our abilities and lead to more efficient and effective outcomes. With his experience and expertise, Erik is at the forefront of driving innovation in AI as a collaborative tool for progress and growth.
Discover how AI is revolutionizing the legal profession and transforming how justice is delivered. This engaging conversation with an AI strategist will take a closer look at the ways in which artificial intelligence impacts business operations and the various AI tools that are taking the legal sector to new heights.
Prisca Quadroni is a Swiss lawyer and founding Partner of AI Legal & Strategy Consulting AG, a consulting firm that helps companies in identifying and realizing opportunities offered by artificial intelligence (AI) and other innovative technologies considering practical aspects such as strategy, legal landscape, and human impact.
She is President and Head of Regulatory of Women Experts in AI, a Swiss association that foster the engagement and visibility of women in this field and board member of Lac2 and Swiss Insights, associations that foster AI adoption.
Prisca acts as legal expert for the working groups “Digital technologies” and “Robotics” of the Swiss Medtech association and is engaged in the academic sector, co-leading and teaching different programs at Swiss universities, such as ETH Zurich, University of Lugano, University of Applied Sciences Lucerne and Lugano.
Take a break, share your insights and inspiration and continue networking with colleagues and congress participants from around the world.
Join us for an insightful discussion that unlocks AI’s potential for legal protection. AI and legal technology experts delve into the opportunities and challenges of AI adoption, providing strategies to overcome doubts about its performance, and ensure safety.
Alexandra Matthews is an Underwriter of AI performance risks at Munich Re. She partners with AI providers to de-risk their customers’ operations and boost sales, working across the full value chain of their solution, from technical due diligence on AI capabilities to go-to-market strategies to improve adoption of their offering. She spearheads the development of a new insurance product for liabilities arising from discrimination/bias in AI; and moderates the podcast, AI – Safe and Sound, exploring AI in business. Alexandra holds a Juris Doctor (Master’s of Law) from the University of Western Australia.
Dirk Hartung is the Executive Director of the Center for Legal Technology and Data Science at Bucerius Law School in Hamburg, Germany. He has also been a Non-Residential Fellow at CodeX – the Stanford Center for Legal Informatics at Stanford Law School since 2020.
With a passion for shaping the future of legal education, Dirk has developed the technology curriculum at Bucerius Law School, which includes the Legal Technology Lecture Series and the Technology Certificate. The certificate comprises of introductory classes in Computer Science, Statistics, Programming, and Ethics, as well as a hands-on workshop. He also serves as the Academic Director of the Summer Program Legal Technology and Operations and supervises . bachelor’s and master’s theses in computer science and law.
Dirk is a prolific author in the field of legal education and digital teaching. His normative scholarship focuses on the legal profession in particular in the areas of professional law, comparative law and civil law. His other research interests include quantitative legal studies, legal informatics, data science and natural language processing in the legal domain. Alongisde The Center on the Legal Profession and The Boston Consulting Group, Dirk regularly publishes analyses of the legal market, e.g. about Legal Technology (2016), Legal Operations (2018) and Digital Justice (2022)
A co-founder of the European Legal Technology Association and the Hamburg Chapter of Legal Hackers, Dirk is a sought-after speaker, regularly presenting at universities, law firms, and legal departments.
Prisca Quadroni is a Swiss lawyer and founding Partner of AI Legal & Strategy Consulting AG, a consulting firm that helps companies in identifying and realizing opportunities offered by artificial intelligence (AI) and other innovative technologies considering practical aspects such as strategy, legal landscape, and human impact.
She is President and Head of Regulatory of Women Experts in AI, a Swiss association that foster the engagement and visibility of women in this field and board member of Lac2 and Swiss Insights, associations that foster AI adoption.
Prisca acts as legal expert for the working groups “Digital technologies” and “Robotics” of the Swiss Medtech association and is engaged in the academic sector, co-leading and teaching different programs at Swiss universities, such as ETH Zurich, University of Lugano, University of Applied Sciences Lucerne and Lugano.
Philipp is the Managing Director Allianz Rechtsschutz-Service GmbH, an Attorney at Law, Mediator – M.A. Economics & Management, and Specialist Lawyer Insurance Law.
As an actor with a broad sphere of activity in the Legal Eco System, Philipp Eder is regarded as an expert in conflict resolution and legal expenses insurance. Over the years, he has built up special expertise in topics related to legal tech and ADR. As a collector of ideas, he is characterized by creativity, a love of thinking with a broad horizon and curiosity.
Péter Homoki is senior counsel at CMS Hungary office, specializing in IT law since 2000. He is a past chairman of the IT Law Committee of the Council of European Bars and Law Societies (CCBE), member of the IT advisory group to the president of the Hungarian Bar Association. He is the author of CCBE/ELF’s Guide on the use of AI-based tools by lawyers and law firms in the EU.
Refresh and refuel with a delicious lunch before we head into the second half of our congress.
Discover the potential of cutting-edge AI Language Models with Aleph Alpha, the rising European challenger to OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT. We’ll learn how the company’s unique approach sets them apart from the American giant and how this powerful technology can benefit our organizations.
As Vice President Customer of the Heidelberg-based AI start-up Aleph Alpha, Hans-Jörg Schäuble is responsible for the implementation of customised and ready-to-use AI enterprise solutions for clients in the public and private sector. These solutions are based on Aleph Alpha’s own research and development of large language models. The focus is on solving real world problems and implementing innovative business value projects. Prior to Aleph Alpha, Mr. Schäuble worked at Deloitte, Deloitte Consulting, Schmittgall Group and IBM Germany.
LPI partner association GLSA joins our congress from their annual meeting in Nashville, Tennessee.
Simon Warr has been the President of Legal Protection International since 2017.
He has been working in the legal protection industry since 1989, promoting and establishing new markets for legal protection insurance in jurisdictions around the world, including Australia, Canada and the Nordics.
Simon primarily focusses on underwriting and his field of expertise crosses both the BTE and ATE sectors, with a focus on improving and creating products for a constantly changing market. He is responsible for all legal protection insurance underwritten by AmTrust globally.
Wayne Hassay is the managing partner of Maguire Schneider Hassay, LLP.
As managing partner of MSH, Wayne’s mission is to bring innovation and technology to the practice of law for the benefit of clients and lawyers. The philosophy is to broaden access to justice by using technology so that more clients can afford the legal services they need. He believes this will achieve the best possible result for his clients, while making their experience as stress free as possible.
Wayne is an outspoken advocate regarding how technology and group legal services will bridge the justice gap. He and MSH enjoy a collaboration with the legal service plan, LegalShield. He is President-elect of the American Bar Association’s Group Legal Services Association for the 2022-2023 term.
Get a rare glimpse into how leading insurers are leveraging AI to solve problems and transform the industry with real-world case studies. This practical presentation not only showcases innovative solutions, but also demonstrates new ways to enhance legal protection insurance with AI. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore the power of AI in action and gain inspiration for your own initiatives.
Colin works as a legal engineer at Coop Rechtsschutz AG where he develops and researches software applications for the legal profession. His focus is on researching and implementing artificial intelligence in the legal sector.
Colin started his studies in the field of computer science and physics but switched to law shortly after. He graduated from the University of Basel, where he obtained a Master of Law (MLaw).
Before and during his studies he worked as a web developer and ran a web-development agency in Basel.
Colin co-founded Repositorium.ch, Switzerland’s first open-access, institution-independent repository for legal publications and is member of the executive board of the Swiss Legal Tech Association (SLTA).
Jean-Christophe Legendre has been a valuable member of CFDP Assurances since 1996, where he has held various roles within the organization. In 2015, he took on the pivotal role of Director of Innovation, reflecting CFDP’s commitment to driving progress and staying at the forefront of the legal protection industry.
In collaboration with other legal protection insurers, Jean-Christophe co-founded a LegalTech observatory. This initiative has been instrumental in identifying emerging startups that offer significant value to the industry.
Over the past few years, he has been at the helm of launching strategic partnerships with several LegalTech companies. These partnerships have encompassed areas such as case law analysis, jurimetry, and, most notably, groundbreaking collaborations with AI technologies like ChatGPT.
Michael Rogocki is a Data Scientist at ROLAND Rechtsschutz developing machine learning and Artificial Intelligence applications to support and automate operational processes as also as to enable data driven business decision making.
Michael has worked as a Data Scientist in the retail industry optimizing supply chain decisions and forecasting flow management processes with machine learning based approaches. He has a master degree in Business Analytics from the Hochschule Düsseldorf, Germany.
Explore the ground-breaking work of the EU Commission’s Directorate General CONNECT in developing a legal framework for artificial intelligence. Gain insight on the challenges legislators face in addressing ethical considerations and regulating this rapidly evolving technology. Learn more about potential impact of this new law on the legal protection industry and how the EU’s pioneering efforts are shaping the future of AI legislation.
Yordanka Ivanova is a Legal and Policy Officer in the European Commission (DG CNECT) in the unit responsible for AI Policy Development and Coordination.
She has been one of the team members who drafted the Commission proposal for the AI Act and follows now the ongoing negotiations with the Council and the European Parliament.
Yordanka also follows international activities related to AI, including in particular cooperation with the OECD and Council of Europe.
As this year’s event draws to a close, we join renowned legal innovator and change agent, Professor Daniel M. Katz, for an illuminating keynote. This sessions delves into the latest developments in generative A.I and groundbreaking achievements, offering a profound exploration of its disruptive potential within the legal protection industry. Discover how Professor Katz’s pioneering work, exemplified by ChatGPT4’s impressive performance in passing the bar exam, is fundamentally reshaping the future of law.
Professor Daniel M. Katz is a dynamic legal innovator renowned for his pioneering work at the intersection of law and technology. With a profound impact on the legal profession, he is recognized as a change agent, pushing the boundaries and reshaping the future of law. Blending his expertise in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, Professor Katz employs a polytechnic approach to legal education, producing lawyers equipped to tackle today’s complex societal challenges.
His contributions have earned him accolades, including being included in Fastcase 50, an esteemed award honoring legal innovators. He has also been recognized as a “Legal Rebel” by the American Bar Association Journal.
As a dedicated academic at Illinois Tech Chicago-Kent Law, Professor Katz teaches a range of courses that prepars law students to harness technology and entrepreneurship in their legal careers. His research spans legal informatics, AI and law, blockchain, and the societal impact of technology. His recent work demonstrated how ChatGPT4 passed the US bar exam in the top 10% range.
Beyond academia, Professor Katz is actively involved in the legal technology industry. He co-founded 273 Ventures, a leading legal AI company, and previously served as the Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer of LexPredict, a legal technology and analytics firm. With a unique blend of legal, policy, and technological expertise, Professor Katz is shaping the future of law and is a respected figure in the legal tech community.
Simon Warr has been the President of Legal Protection International since 2017.
He has been working in the legal protection industry since 1989, promoting and establishing new markets for legal protection insurance in jurisdictions around the world, including Australia, Canada and the Nordics.
Simon primarily focusses on underwriting and his field of expertise crosses both the BTE and ATE sectors, with a focus on improving and creating products for a constantly changing market. He is responsible for all legal protection insurance underwritten by AmTrust globally.
Experience the beauty of Hamburg’s harbour with a relaxing boat tour. Unwind after the congress with a fun-filled evening and take in the stunning city views, while enjoying typical food, drinks and music with fellow attendees. It’s the perfect opportunity to network and relax after a busy day of learning. Pick up will take place from the Side Design Hotel at 18:15 CEST.
Please Note: Not included in the congress fee and requires separate registration & payment.
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