Youssef SADER Foundation and Université La Sagesse Illuminate Future Paths at Groundbreaking LegalTech Day in Beirut
Beirut, Lebanon
Youssef SADER Foundation (YSF), in collaboration with Université La Sagesse, hosted a groundbreaking LegalTech Day at the university premises, illuminating the transformative intersection of law and technology. The event successfully brought together legal professionals, law students, academics, and tech enthusiasts for a half-day of insightful discussions, providing a deep dive into the evolving landscape of the legal field.
The event commenced with a warm Welcome Address by Prof. Georges N. Nehme, President of Université La Sagesse, setting the tone for a day filled with enlightening sessions. Dr. Chady Saad, Dean of Sagesse Law School, delivered Opening Remarks, underscoring the pivotal need for adapting legal practices to the digital era.
The agenda featured a series of thought-provoking sessions:
1. Law in the Digital Era: Navigating New Frontiers
• Atty. Rany Sader, Chief Legal Innovation Officer at SADER 1863, shared insights into the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation in the legal sector. He also discussed the impact of new technologies on the legal industry.
2. Leveraging the Power of Legal Portals
• Georges Naffaa, SADER ATS Leader, and Berna Sokhen, SADERLEX Senior Researcher, highlighted the strategic use of legal portals in streamlining processes and enhancing accessibility. A live demonstration of SADERLex, the first multimedia legal platform in the Arab region, showcased the platform's capabilities.
3. Harnessing AI: Enhancing Legal Practice for the Future
• Christophe Zoghbi, Founder of ZAKA, explored practical applications of artificial intelligence in legal practice, showcasing how AI can revolutionize the delivery of legal services.
4. Redefining Contracts in the Digital Age
• Gen. Sami Khoury, Co-Founder of SAFA, delved into dynamic changes in contract law and discussed the implications of the digital age on creating and enforcing contracts.
5. Legal Tech Meets Fashion: Innovations in Fashion Law
• Marianne El Khoury, Project Coordinator, discussed the intriguing intersection of legal technology and the fashion industry, presenting innovative approaches to legal challenges in this dynamic field.
6. Management Tools for the Future
• Dr. Hussein Al Jardali, App4legal Chief Customer Officer, provided valuable insights into management tools to propel legal professionals into the future, optimizing efficiency and workflow.
The day concluded with an engaging open discussion, fostering an exchange of ideas and perspectives on the ever-evolving realm of legal technology.
Université La Sagesse takes pride in facilitating this eye-opening exploration of how technology reshapes the legal field, providing a collaborative platform for knowledge-sharing among legal and tech communities.
