Innovation, disruption and the rise of "Big Law".
Event Start:
Thu 27 Sep 05:45 PM AEST
Event Finish:
Thu 27 Sep 08:00 PM AEST
Registration End Date: Tue 25 Sep 12:00 PM
<p><b>New and emerging technologies, such as the recently launched Australian National Blockchain, are affecting almost every aspect of law and legal practice. </b></p> <p><b><img alt="Big Law: Analytics, AI and Automation" src="https://acsau.file.force.com/servlet/rtaImage?eid=70190000001uQz7&feoid=00N9000000EVCh7&refid=0EM90000001F2EP"></img></b><br><br>In August 2017, Thomson Reuters published a report revealing a 484% increase in new legal services patents globally in the last five years as law firms around the world invest in legal tech.<br><br>Hilary Goodier and Melanie Ryan of global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills will share with you their experiences in the changing world of “Big Law”. They will explore how this revolution in legal technology is altering the legal landscape and what the predictions are for the future of law with the rise of automation, AI and analytics.<br><br><b>They will discuss:</b></p> <ul><li>The current landscape in law in the areas of blockchain, AI and analytics</li><li>How the adoption of technology is transforming the delivery of legal services and the role of the lawyer</li><li>Is tech the new hot skill in law? And what roles this may create in the future</li><li>What new technologies are on the horizon and how far these technologies can innovate or disrupt the legal industry</li></ul> <p><br>Join the conversation on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/acsnsw" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ACSNSW" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/acsnsw" target="_blank">Twitter</a> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">@ACSNSW #ACSNSW</p> <p><br><b>Getting here</b><br>If arriving by train from Wynyard, take exit 4 towards Barangaroo from the west end of the station. Make your way through the tunnel and follow the signs to Barangaroo.<br><br>ACS is located in Tower One which is the red building.<br><img alt="User-added image" src="https://acsau.file.force.com/servlet/rtaImage?eid=70190000001uQz7&feoid=00N9000000EVCh7&refid=0EM90000001FIOu"></img><br><br><b>Accessing Level 27</b><br>An ACS staff member will be in the lobby of the Tower at 5:45pm - 6:10pm to facilitate access to level 27. Access will not be available after 6:10pm. </p>
| SCHEDULE | ACTIVITY |
| 05:45 PM - 06:10 PM | Registration & Networking |
| 06:15 PM - 07:00 PM | Presentation |
| 07:00 PM - 07:15 PM | Q&A |
| 07:15 PM - 08:00 PM | Networking |
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