The Modern Litigator & Arbitrator: Top Legal Careers Advice from 3 Experts - A LIDW Special - S10E21
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On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I’m joined by three fantastic guests from the world of disputes. First, Loukas Mistelis, International Arbitration Partner at Clyde & Co, Professor of Transnational Commercial Law and Arbitration at Queen Mary University of London and Co-Chair of London International Disputes Week. Next, returning guest Henrietta (Hetti) Jackson-Stops, mediator, Partner of IPOS Mediation, founder of Simply Resolved, former Allen & Overy litigator, former Government lawyer, and currently leading the LegalTech Showcase at LIDW. And also returning to the show, Emilie Jones, Legal Director and Barrister at Pinsent Masons, Co-Chair of London International Disputes Week, specialising in commercial litigation and leading Pinsent Masons’ Litigation and Regulatory practice development function. This episode is all about the modern litigator and arbitrator, and how legal tech and AI are changing dispute resolution in practice, not just in principle. Because the real question is no longer whether change is coming. It is what has actually changed, what is genuinely adding value, and what still depends on human judgment. So today, we are getting into the realities of modern disputes practice, the opportunities, the risks and what great litigators and arbitrators need to look like in 2026.
So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob, Loukas, Hetti and Emilie discussing: - Artificial Intelligence Enhancing Efficiency In Litigation, Arbitration and Mediation - Online Dispute Resolution Expanding Cross-Border Collaboration and Accessibility - Document Review Technology Transforming Complex Case Management - Human Judgment Remaining Essential Despite Rapid Legal Tech Adoption - Legal Professionals Focusing On Practical Value Beyond AI Hype Connect with Emilie Jones here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilie-j-a32415162
Connect with Loukas Mistelis here - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/prof-loukas-mistelis-fciarb-0a736b1b
Connect with Henrietta Jackson-Stops here - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/henrietta-hetti-jackson-stops-2331482
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