Chair:
Rebecca Keating, Barrister, 4 Pump Court
Speakers:
Alex Harmer, Managing Associate, Simmons & Simmons
Evelina Petraviciute, Vice President Legal, M42 Health
Lucy Nash, Senior Associate, Clyde & Co
Magda Konig, General Counsel, AIQ
Event outline:
Join us for the fourth session in our Women in Tech Law Around the World series. In this session, we will discuss with our panellists their roles in the tech law sector and their journey into tech law. We will also discuss some of the key legal and regulatory challenges facing the region.
Why should you attend:
Women in Tech Law Around the World – Middle East offers a unique platform to delve into the intricate legal landscape shaping the tech industry across the Middle East. Gain invaluable insights from leading women working in the tech law space as they share their experiences, challenges and triumphs. The session offers the opportunity to engage in a stimulating discussion and uncover practical strategies to navigate the complexities of tech law in this dynamic region. Leave equipped with actionable knowledge to enhance your professional practice.
Who should attend:
- Lawyers interested in expanding their knowledge of the tech legal landscape in the region.
- Tech professionals seeking to understand the legal implications of their work in the Middle East.
- Individuals aiming to build professional networks within the Middle East tech and legal communities.
- Academics and researchers studying tech law and policy in the region.
- Students wishing to understand more about work in the region.
Speaker details:
Rebecca Keating is a barrister at 4 Pump Court with a particular focus on technology disputes and is Co-Chair of the SCL Women in Technology Law group. She has been instructed on a wide range of technology-related disputes from project failures, the use of artificial intelligence, cyber-attacks, cryptoassets to quantum computers. She is Co-Author of “A Practical Guide to Quantum Computing and the Law” (forthcoming) and a contributing author to the Law of Artificial Intelligence (Sweet & Maxwell) and the AI chapter for the Encyclopaedia of IT Law (Thomson Reuters).
Alex Harmer is a Managing Associate within the Digital Business team and is based in the UAE at Simmons & Simmons. Alex is an IP lawyer with significant experience of advising clients on commercial and transactional IP matters. She has acted for clients across a range of IP-rich industries most notably in the life sciences, technology, film, media, brands and consumer product sectors. Prior to becoming a lawyer she studied Experimental Psychology.
Evelina Petraviciute is Vice President Legal at M42 Health. Prior to this role, Evelina held positions such as Senior Legal Counsel at Technology Innovation Institute, Associate at King & Spalding, and Associate at Shearman & Sterling LLP. Evelina has a diverse legal background with experience in project finance, energy, transport, infrastructure finance, and legal counsel. Additionally, Evelina has completed various educational programs related to climate change, hydrogen energy, and executive education in AI law.
Lucy Nash is a Senior Associate at Clyde & Co practising in the UAE, acting for both private and commercial clients. Lucy works on a variety of contentious commercial matters, and her main focus is on disputes arising in the technology sector and in particular, in the rapidly developing area of Digital Economy and Virtual Assets. She co-hosts a podcast called Virtually Everything which explores the dynamic world of virtual assets.
Magda Konig is General Counsel at AIQ. Magda has acted for a range of private and public sector clients and has particular experience in the ICT industry. Her current role is with AIQ. AIQ is a disruptive advanced technology pioneer that is leveraging AI to solve complex challenges in the Energy Sector, power digital transformation and accelerate energy transition; forging towards a more sustainable future. She was central to the formation of AIQ, the joint venture between ADNOC and Presight.
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Recording:
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