IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026

4 Oct - 9 Oct 2026

Session information

Next-gen firm leadership

Thursday 8 October (1615 - 1730)

Committee(s)

Law Firm Management Committee (Lead)
Talent and Leadership Subcommittee

Description

This session will explore how innovation can be balanced with client trust, confidentiality, and professional responsibility. It'll look too at flexible, AI-enhanced roles, on-demand talent (including contract lawyers, project-based specialists, etc) and the implications for client service, cost efficiency etc. How can leaders navigate with agility and resilience when navigating rapid change from regulatory shifts, geopolitical issues, and client demand?

Session / Workshop Chair(s)

Rupinder Malik JSA, Gurgaon, Haryana, India; Chair, Talent and Leadership Subcommittee

Speakers

Claire Bamber Debevoise & Plimpton, London, England
Gabrielle Dannberg Dittmar & Indrenius, Helsinki, Finland
David Patient AGRD Partners, London, England; Co-Vice Chair , Law Firm Management Committee
Doil Son Yulchon LLC, Seoul, South Korea; LPD Council Member, LPD Council