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IBA Annual Conference Copenhagen 2026

4 Oct - 9 Oct 2026

Session information

Ethical pressure on lawyers: intergenerational perspectives

Thursday 8 October (1430 - 1545)

Committee(s)

Professional Ethics Committee (Lead)

Description

What pressures and ethical challenges do modern lawyers face? Key issues include upholding the rule of law, adapting to AI, use of social media, billing practices and client expectations. How do these pressures differ for new lawyers compared to managing partners at the firm, and what are their reactions? Different generations bring distinct experiences and skills to the office – let's start the essential conversations to explore the issues and establish the common ground.

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