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AI-First Legal Leadership in In-House Teams: Myth or Necessary Reality?

Saturday, May 2, 2026 11:30 am – 12:30 pm General Session In-House Practitioners SeriesIn-House Practitioners Only (Complimentary)
London, England

In-house practitioners only (no additional fee)

As AI tools reshape the legal landscape, in-house IP teams are navigating a dual transformation: adopting automation to streamline operations while evolving into broader leadership roles. This session will explore what it means to be an “AI-first” legal department and how trademark professionals can scale their leadership across teams of varying sizes. Learn how to harness AI for portfolio management, workflow optimization, and strategic decision-making, while developing the competencies needed to lead effectively in both lean and expansive legal environments.

Moderator

Welly Tantono

Welly Tantono

Executive Head, Legal, Compliance & InfoSec

Secretlab

Singapore

Speakers

Rose James

Senior Director, Global, Legal, Intellectual Property

Expedia Group

United States

Liz May

Senior Trademark Counsel, Global

3M United Kingdom PLC

United Kingdom

John Ward

Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Trademarks

Moderna

United States