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Thomson Reuters Hong Kong AI & Legal Tech Forum 2025
Watch On-Demand: Thomson Reuters – Hong Kong AI & Legal Tech Forum 2025 , where the future of law meets cutting-edge technology. This premier event will explore how LegalTech and Generative AI are revolutionizing the legal profession, from automating routine tasks like contract drafting and legal research to leading legal workflow, and making strategic business decisions. Discover how AI and technologies empower legal professionals to focus on what truly matters: delivering strategic insights and exercising judgment. From exploring AI’s role in Hong Kong’s legal market to mastering the skills needed in an AI-driven world, this forum offers a roadmap to navigate this exciting transition.
Key focus:
- AI Landscape in Hong Kong
- Thomson Reuters AI & Legal Tech Ecosystem
- Practicing Law in the AI Era: Embracing Skills and Ethics
- Managing Changing Client Expectations
- Defining Success: Proving ROI and the Business Case for Legal Tech
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Agenda
Time
Topics
10 mins
Welcome Remarks by the Chairperson
10 mins
Vision Keynote
AI at Thomson Reuters: A vision for the Hong Kong legal profession
40 mins
Expert Panel
Practicing Law in the AI Era: Embracing Skills and Ethics
This panel session explores how AI is revolutionizing the legal workflow, and the essential skills needed for modern lawyers to thrive in this environment. The discussion will also address ethical considerations and limitations of AI in legal contexts, and the training pathway for the young lawyers.
10 mins
Tech Spotlight
Introducing Westlaw International, Westlaw Edge UK with AI-Assisted Research, and Practical Law's Search & Summarise
40 mins
Panel
Managing Changing Client Expectations
As AI and automation reshape legal services, clients expect more - faster turnaround, greater efficiency, and strategic insights. This session explores how in-house counsel and law firms can adapt to the changing client expectations. Discover innovative approaches to revamp legal service delivery, focusing on speed, quality, and personalized client experiences.
15 mins
Tech Spotlight
Introducing Thomson Reuters AI-connected Legal Ecosystem
Learn about the latest developments, product launches and the future vision for the legal profession made possible by Thomson Reuters' leading investment in AI & Legal Tech. From Westlaw's AI Assisted Research, Practical Law's Search & Summarise to an interconnected, AI powered, lawyer empowering ecosystem, enabled by CoCounsel.
40 mins
Panel
Defining Success: Proving ROI and the Business Case for Legal Tech
Legal tech adoption isn't just about innovation - it's about delivering measurable impact. This session will discuss the blueprint for building a business case of legal tech, from demonstrating value, securing stakeholder buy-in, and benchmarking ROI that align legal tech investments with business goals.
5 mins
Closing Remarks
Speakers
Robert Head
Senior Director, Legal
Head of Hong Kong Office Thomson Reuters
Stephanie Siu
Senior Legal Solutions Advisor (Legal Tech & Content), APAC
Thomson Reuters
Sonali Khemka
Lead Editor, Hong Kong Lawyer journal
Thomson Reuters
Una Galani
Asia Editor of Reuters Breakingviews
Reuters
Sarah Wong
Asia Legal Journalist
Asian Legal Business
Thomson Reuters
Adrian Fognini
Head of International
Thomson Reuters
Chris Zhao
Head of Legal and Compliance
Guotai Junan International Holdings Limited
Sophia Yap
Co-Owner & Chief Legal Officer
HKBN Group
Pádraig Walsh
Partner
Tanner De Witt
Justen Li
General Counsel
Swire Hotels
Jonathan Voo
Senior Manager of Innovation
Johnson Stokes & Master
Jane Lewis,
VP, Legal Professionals Sales AEM
Thomson Reuters
Ian Liu
Partner
Deacons
James Thompson
Head of Digital
Gammon Construction
Mel Nirmala
ASEAN Legal Ops Lead
Bayer
Jasmine Yung
TMT Associate
Linklaters
Thomas Chuang
AI & Legal Tech Lead, Asia Thomson Reuters
Sasa Lam
Solutions Consultant
Thomson Reuters
Polly Poon
Senior Client Specialist, Thomson Reuters
