October 2024

Embracing Generative AI: A Legal Revolution in the Making

Posted on October 31, 2024 by admin

The transformative power of generative AI has been the most discussed topics across corporate boardrooms and C-suites globally. Companies, regardless of size or industry, or regardless of the departments within, have been rushing to adopt AI solutions, with 2024 reports showing mass adoption of generative AI. Recently, the European Commission even launched a generative AI tool for internal use to decrease the usage of third-party tools in administrative matters. Almost every company is wrapping their existing products and services with some sort of generative AI addition and almost every company is considering implementing to their processes.

This is not about a passing trend either; rather, generative AI has potentially ushered in a new era in technology that can fundamentally alter how industries operate. Legal departments are no exception to that.

ECLA/GCLC General Counsel Forum Europe: Gala Evening

Posted on October 9, 2024 by admin

Magic 🪄 Gala Evening and Dinner at the General Counsel Forum Europe 🇪🇺 …

After an insightful conference day with more than 30 highly-interesting panel discussions, keynotes, and focus speeches, the 41st Anniversary General Counsel Forum Europe concluded with a splendid gala evening, including an exclusive seated dinner and an impressive magic show by the magician and world champion of performing arts, Daniel.

We would like to thank all the fantastic speakers, panelists, participants and sponsoring partners of the event for their outstanding contributions.

We look forward to seeing you next year for the 42nd Anniversary General Counsel Forum Europe in late September 2025

ECLA/GCLC General Counsel Forum Europe: Berlin

Posted on October 8, 2024 by admin

Impressive kick-off Keynotes at the General Counsel Forum Europe in Berlin, Germany…

The 41st Anniversary General Counsel Forum Europe of ECLA and the GCLC just started with 200 participants from 32 different countries.

The morning showed the innovative power of the legal market and the height speed of evolution for our profession.

🎙️ Stephanie Fougou, President of ECLA opened the event with an outlook on the challenges that lie ahead of us,
🎙️ Olivier Guersent, Director-General of DG Competition at the European Commission introduced the three main challenges in competition law for the next 5 years,
🎙️ Mark Cockerill, Vice-President of ECLA elaborated on the effect of AI on everyday corporate legal work,
🎙️ Dr. Gerlind Wisskirchen, Partner at CMS focused on digitalization, AI and robotics and its impact on the world of work.

Key take-aways:
💡 The next five years are crucial for the Europeanarket to catch up internationally,
💡 A more competitive Europe is going to be developed during the next Commission mandate
💡 In-house counsel should be at the creative forefront of shaping the regulative landscape across Europe
💡 Artificial intelligence is not going to take away your job as a lawyer, but the person knowing AI better than you will!

The day will continue with interesting contributions by 40+ international speakers and conclude with a magical gala evening.