IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025
2 Nov - 7 Nov 2025
Session information
Developments in litigation and advocacy skills in the post-pandemic, gen AI world: the view from the bench
Monday 3 November (1430 - 1545)
Committee(s)
Academic and Professional Development Committee
(Lead)
Litigation Committee
Description
As the use of AI in the preparation and conduct of litigation expands, the need to identify gaps in foundational skills and the emergence of new ones has taken on greater importance. Who better than judges to provide their unique perspective on the needs of the future of litigation and advocacy and the role AI will increasingly play. This session will explore how educational institutions and the practising profession can respond to the rapidly evolving landscape to fill existing gaps and, importantly, train lawyers in the new skill sets that will be required.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Morton Herschderfer | The College of Law, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Co-Chair, Academic and Professional Development Committee |
Speakers
| Alipak Banerjee | Alipak Banerjee Law Chambers, New Delhi, Delhi, India; Treasurer, Professional Ethics Committee |
| Judge Sophie Given | Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia , Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Al-Karim Makhani | TransPerfect Legal, London, England |
| Lucinda Orr | Enyo Law LLP, London, England; Digitalisation and AI Officer, Litigation Committee |
| Nicola Williams | Crown Court Recorder , London, England; Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Judges' Forum |