Conference programme

The legal profession has markedly changed and new career paths and prospects for young lawyers have emerged.

There are many challenges but there are also unprecedented opportunities aplenty. Lawyering is no longer a narrow career. This diverse panel will help bring to life not only the opportunities but also delve into the challenges that come with this new age of lawyering. 

This session promises to be an enlightening discussion with leading in-house counsel working in companies in emerging areas of law across the continent. The panel will address topics such as what skills are needed by lawyers in these emerging areas, how and where to acquire those skills, adding value as counsel within your organization and building a professional profile as an expert counsel in such spaces.

As the legal landscape evolves, so too must our strategies for developing business and servicing clients. Legal services are no longer about expertise in statutes and codes, but are more importantly about becoming a trusted advisor, which requires understanding clients' needs, fostering lasting relationships and standing out in a crowded market. In this discussion, we will explore the art of cultivating new and quantifiable business avenues, harnessing the power of personal branding to attract clients, and most importantly, nurturing these relationships to ensure their longevity.

Our panel of experts will share insights into managing relationships inside your firm, with clients and market stakeholders, and will facilitate an engaging workshop adapted from the acclaimed ‘networking ninja’ masterclass.