‘Lawtech’ or legal technology is changing the face of legal practice and academia. The conference created a platform for legal academics, practitioners, students and the public to exchange perspectives on the challenges and benefits of digital technology in the legal regulation and justice.
The event brought together expert speakers from industry, the judiciary and academia to discuss the implications of digital technologies like Blockchain and AI (artificial intelligence) for the rule of law. The rule of law refers to the integrity of the justice system and effectiveness of laws and regulation.
Who: The conference attracted academics, practitioners law students, anyone thinking about a legal career or interested in how law practice is changing.
Afternoon workshops took place to provide educators with a chance to engage in creative dialogue on how law curricula should respond to the changing landscape, and a discussion group on AI and Legal Education.
Conference Presentations
Plenary Session: Legal Technology & Ethics
| Topic | Speaker | Download Link |
| Technology and the Rule of Law – Keynote Address | Ms. Justice Leonie Reynolds | Download here |
| Jay, AI & The Law | Andy, Lucia & ChatGPT | Download here |
Plenary Session 1: Legal Tech Impacts on the Legal Profession
| Topic | Speaker | Download Link |
| TUS Legal Technology Conference | Cormac McCarthy Solicitors | Download here |
| Utilising Legal Technology to Enhance Productivity | Laurencia Maguire | Download here |
| Embracing Change: The Legal Profession in the Digital Era | Keyhouse – A Dye & Durham Solution | Download here |
Plenary Session 2: Access to Justice & Legal Technology
| Topic | Speaker | Download Link |
| AI for judicial decision-making: implications for the future of open justice | Dr. Brian Barry | Download here |
| Bridging the Digital Divide in Elder Law: Challenges and Innovations | Trent A. Kubasiak | Download here |
| The Future of Generative AI in our Court Rooms: The Risks & Benefits | Tara Kerins Aylmer | Download here |
| Utilising Legal Technology to Enhance Productivity | Laurencia Maguire | Download here |
Plenary Session 3: Legal Regulation & Legal Technology
| Topic | Speaker | Download Link |
| Legal Barriers to Blockchain Adoption in the Higher Education Sector of Ireland | Anastasia Platonava | Download here |
| Redefining “Possession” in Law: Digital Objects and Hegelian Personhood Theory | Ben Turner | Download here |
| Regulation and Technology: How Technology can Improve Legal Governance and the Rule of Law | Pok Yin Luk | Download here |
| Beyond Code: Examining Smart Contracts in ‘Real World’ and On-Chain Transactions | Cormac Kilkenny | Download here |
