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    Welcome to the Legal Summit in Oslo

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    We are excited to invite you to the annual Legal Summit: The New Era of Legal, designed specifically for general counsels in the Nordic & Baltic region. As the legal landscape undergoes significant transformation, it is important to embrace digital advancements, navigate an increasingly complex regulatory environment, and safeguard against emerging threats and security risks.Ìý

    What to expect:Ìý

    • Our colleagues from ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø will provide insights into the evolving role of the legal function and its operations, how digital transformation is reshaping in-house legal services and outline new regulatory requirements.Ìý

    • Our technology partner Microsoft will share their expertise on AI trends, AI agents, and strategies relevant to general counsels. We will also get valuable insight from Lovdata and how they are developing their services within AI.Ìý

    • We are delighted to welcome Equinor, Investinor, Finans Norge and several other speakers from companies leading the transformation in the legal field. They will share their experiences on security development, cyber security and essential measures for risk mitigation.Ìý

    This one-day seminar will offer the chance to learn from industry leaders, witness demonstrations of Legal Tech adoption, engage in discussions with peers, and gain diverse insights through a panel debate. It is a great opportunity to explore the potential of legal transformation and strategize for the challenges ahead.

    Join us at the Legal Summit: The New Era of Legal and be part of this pivotal conversation.

    We look forward to seeing you there!

    Practical information:

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    Date: May 22nd 2025

    Time: 10.00 � 16.00.

    Coffee and registration from 09.30.

    Where: ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø's new offices in Dronning Eufemias gate 6A (SIXA)

    Participation fee: Free of charge

    Register by: 21 May at noon

    Lunch and refreshments will be provided

    The course is suitable for continuing education hours for Norwegian lawyers. ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø Law Advokatfirma AS will issue a course certificate for continuing education hours.

    • Welcome

      By hosts Cathrine Dalheim and Tor Henning Rustan Knudsen

    • Digital development

      Tom Einar Nyberg, ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø

      Christopher Frenning, Microsoft

      Atle Oftedal, Lovdata

    • Tech demonstation

      Introduction by host Alejandro Serrano-Kristiansen, ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø
      Justin Tjahjadi, ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø: Relativity presentationÌý
      Oda Loe, ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø: Digital Gateway presentation

    • Lunch break
    • Security session

      Patrick Sandahl, Investinor

      Christy Lorgen, ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø

      Henrik Jorem, Equinor

    • Relevant legislation

      Maren Voll and John Hornslien, ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø

      Session on the latest developments in cybersecurity and digitalization legislation, featuring key regulations such as NIS2, DORA, and the AI Act. Our legal experts will walk you through the main objectives, explain which organizations are in scope, and provide practical steps to help you navigate compliance requirements effectively.

    • Networking break with refreshments
    • Personell security - Panel discussion

      Facilitatior: Solfrid Haaskjold Brænd, ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø

      Cathrine Bjoland-Øverby, Finans Norge

      Henrik Jorem, Equinor

      Lars Wilberg, ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø

      Antonio Martiradonna, Orkla

    • Predictions for future legal departments

      Victoria Swedjemark, ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø Sweden

    • Wrap up

      Tor Henning Rustan Knudsen, ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø

    Christoffer freneing

    Christopher Frenning, National Technology Officer, MicrosoftÌý Ìý Ìý

    AI is now pervasive in our lives, as consumers, and increasingly as professionals. As the market is maturing, the gap between leaders and followers are increasing. How do you bring AI from a nice-to-have to a tool that drives change, productivity, quality, and enhanced results at the core of your legal organization?

    Christopher is the National Technology Officer for Norway in Microsoft. His background is in computer science, and has 20+ years of experience as a strategic leader in the IT industry. He works with thought leaders and policymakers on how we can adopt technology in an ethical, secure, and sustainable way.Ìý

    Christoffer freneing

    Atle Oftedahl,ÌýLead Data Scientist, LovdataÌý Ìý

    Lovdata have been a pioneer in the field of legal tech for over 40 years. They are here to show how new, and old, technology combines with their unique database of legal information to produce the future of legal search systems.

    Atle is the Lead Data Scientist at Lovdata. He has worked at the intersection of AI and law for many years. Together with Lovdata he deveops legal work tools.

    Christoffer freneing

    Victoria Swedjemark,ÌýDirector, Head of Legal Operations & Transformation Services, ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍøÌý Ìý

    What will the legal function and legal team of the future look like? What role will it play and how will it bring value? What will lawyers spend time on, and how will technology be deployed and used? What new skillsets and mindsets will be needed to thrive in the future? How will legal teams leverage data? Victoria will share key take-aways from the ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø report â€�10 Predictions for the future legal departmentâ€�.Ìý

    Victoria is based in Stockholm and heads up Legal Operations & Transformation Services at ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø there. She and her team help inhouse legal leaders in optimizing the legal function and transforming for the future, including implement technology, and repurposing the legal team to highest value work, to make a truly strategic impact on business outcomes.ÌýÌý

    Christoffer freneing

    Patrick Sandahl,ÌýInvestment Director, InvestinorÌýÌý

    In his role at Investinor and as a board member of several companies, Patrick has solid experience and knowledge of the importance of security measures. He will share with us his firsthand experience with a cyberattack where the company's data were sold on the dark web, and how the company handled crisis management.

    Patrick joined Investinor in 2018. He has more than 20 years of experience from transaction- and investment services, having previously headed an investment organization and been Partner in a VC fund as well as an investment banker. He also has long experience from board positions in listed and unlisted companies in Scandinavia. Patrick holds a Law Degree from University of Oslo.

    Christoffer freneing

    Henrik Jorem, Lawyer, EquinorÌý

    The Security Act applies to private enterprises in Norway that have a role in fulfilling fundamental national functions. The Act imposes requirements related to information, personnel and physical security, as well as restrictions concerning the use of suppliers and transactions with third parties. Understanding the implications of these requirements in a business context is important in order to assess the costs of compliance.Ìý

    Henrik is a lawyer at Equinor ASA. De holds a Ph.D from the University of Bergen with the thesis "The Devopment of the Right to Property in the European Convention in Human Rights". He has recently published an article about legal perspective on the significance of the Security Act for Norwegian companies.

    Christoffer freneing

    Christy Lorgen,ÌýHead of Corporate Intelligence, ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø

    Christy will talk about the geopolitical risk trends and hotspots which have the most impact in Norway. She will discuss the relevance of these risks for Norwegian companies

    Christy is a partner in ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø and leads the Corporate Intelligence Unit. She assists clients in identifying and mitigating third-party and reputational risks arising in transactional and other contexts, across a range of jurisdictions and industries.

    Join us for a dynamic panel discussion on the critical intersection of personnel security and insider risk management. As companies strive to protect their valuable data and assets from internal threats, they must navigate the delicate balance between implementing effective security measures and respecting employee privacy rights. Our panel will explore the challenges and strategies across various industries, examining the requirements, potential risks, and measures for safeguarding corporate interests. We hope you will join us and gain insights from diverse perspectives and learn how to fortify your organization's defenses. In our panel you will find:

    Cathrine Bjoland

    Cathrine Bjoland-Øverby, Lawyer, Finans NorgeÌý Ìý

    Cathrine is a lawyer in Finans Norge � the trade and employers� association for the financial industry in Norway. She is a key contributor to the guideline "Personnel Security in the Financial Industry", describing strategies and best practices for ensuring that the values, assets and security interests of the financial institutions are sufficiently protected, while also ensuring that applicable rights of candidates and employees are intact.

    Henrik Jorem

    Henrik Jorem, Lawyer, EquinorÌý

    Henrik is a lawyer at Equinor ASA. De holds a Ph.D from the University of Bergen with the thesis "The Devopment of the Right to Property in the European Convention in Human Rights". He has recently published an article about legal perspective on the significance of the Security Act for Norwegian companies.

    Lars Wilberg

    Lars Wilberg, Partner, ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø

    Lars is the head of the Forensic Technology (F-Tech) service area at ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø's investigation unit. Lars has specialist expertise in the field of digital investigation, including securing electronic traces, search and analysis using advanced data investigation tools, and managing complex e-discovery projects in large investigation cases.Ìý

    Antonio

    Antonio Martiradonna,ÌýCISO and as SVP of Information Security at Orkla

    Antonio Martiradonna have 20 years of work experience, primarily in Information Security, last years serving as a CISO and as SVP of Information Security at Orkla. He has a keen interest in Information Security and like to explore many aspects of what makes a good security posture. Over the years, he has worked with technology, risk management, strategy, and general governance of cybersecurity.Ìý

    Along with the digital transformation, there are several tech tools specifically designed for legal purposes. At the event, we will present tools that can save time and reduce costs in legal work:

    ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø leverages the Relativity Contracts solution, a specialized application designed to streamline contract lifecycle management through advanced AI capabilities. It automates the extraction and analysis of key contract terms and clauses, significantly reducing manual review time and enhancing accuracy. The application is primarily used for assessing compliance against various standards and providing organizations with valuable insights for improved decision-making.

    ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø Digital Gateway (DG) brings you a wealth of tools to help you tackle regulatory change, turn data into value, streamline compliance and planning, while enabling effective collaboration across tax, legal and finance departments and beyond. DG integrates machine learning, data analytics, visualizations, and AI technologies, leveraging the rich data you already possess. Its advanced persona functionality allows legal professionals to create specialized personas in all fields, such as procurement, tax, labour or ICT law.Ìý


    Our hosts for the summit:

    Cathrine Dalheim

    Partner and Head of ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø Law Advokatfirma AS

    Alejandro

    Alejandro Serrano-Kristiansen

    Partner in ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø Law Advokatfirma AS

    Tor Henning Rustan Knudsen

    Tor Henning Rustan Knudsen

    Partner in ÀÖÓ㣨Leyu£©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø Law Advokatfirma AS