Get practical, practical guidance on AI tools and their use, implementation and implications for legal practice. Gain insight into the specific use of AI in contract drafting. Walk away with clear use cases, ethical and compliance implications and tips to work faster and more confidently so that you can deliver better outcomes for clients and your team.  

Presenters

Anchali Anandanayagam, Partner, Hudson Gavin Martin
Anchali Anandanayagam is a partner at Hudson Gavin Martin, a corporate, commercial and dispute resolution law firm boasting the largest and most experienced legal team in the country focused on technology, media and IP. With extensive expertise in AI, emerging technologies, and data privacy, Anchali has spent the last two decades advising both public and private sector customers and their suppliers on corporate and commercial transactions where technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) assets are at the core. In the context of AI, Anchali often advises on the development, procurement and commercialisation of assets that leverage AI, the regulatory requirements in New Zealand, and the data privacy implications. Anchali has received global recognition for her work and expertise from internationally acclaimed legal directories such as Chambers & Partners, Legal 500, and Media Law International. Anchali sits on the board of Women in Film and Television New Zealand and is a member of the executive committee of Digital Identity NZ.

Tom Maasland, Partner, MinterEllisonRuddWatts
Tom heads up MinterEllisonRuddWatts’ market leading Technology, Media and Telecommunications practice at MinterEllisonRuddWatts. His is passionate about technology — its everyday use and ability to transform organisations — an interest shaped by more than 26 years working in the industry, including in house at Spark and at Telefónica O2 UK. Tom advises on the full range of technology law issues, from major technology transformation programmes, strategic sourcing and outsourcing deals, through to advising on all things relating to emerging technologies such as AI. He is a board member of Tech New Zealand (New Zealand’s leading technology industry association) and chairs the AI Blueprint Working Group Steering Committee, which is focused on developing New Zealand’s strategic roadmap for AI.

Peter Fernando, Partner, Duncan Cotterill
Peter specialises in privacy, technology and cyber. His experience includes privacy and data protection advice and dealing with cyber threats including assisting clients prepare for and respond to cyber events. Clients benefit from his experience in the IT industry, his qualifications (law, plus a bachelor’s in computer science), and enthusiasm for truly understanding the outcomes required. He also advises private and public sector clients undertaking IT projects of all sizes, or general commercial deals. Whether he is involved as a contract negotiator, or providing advice behind the scenes, Peter helps his clients reach outcomes that fit.