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Kanan Dhru

Co-Coordinator for the Convergence Center of Law, Design and AI at TU Delft

Kanan Dhru is a 3x founder in the space of legal innovation, starting organisations such as Lawtoons, LawForMe and Research Foundation for Governance in India. She has worked extensively at the intersection of law, design and technology across multiple countries and has a deep understanding of scaling social impact enterprises globally. Her work has won her international awards and fellowships, including Acumen Fellowship, Fulbright Fellowship, Innovating Justice Award and recognition as a Young Connector of the Future by the Swedish Institute, to name a few. Operational Board Member of the Legal Hackers community, Kanan has worked at The Hague Institute for Innovation of Laws to develop strategic partnerships to scale justice innovations worldwide. Having a Bachelors of Law from the London School of Economics and Masters in Public Administration, Kanan is a regular speaker at conferences, panel discussions and podcasts.

Kanan currently works as the Co-Coordinator for the Convergence Center of Law, Design and AI at TU Delft. She is also the  Senior Lecturer Legal Technology at The Hague University, where she coordinates courses on Law, Artificial Intelligence and New Technologies as well as Legal Design. She is a part of the Expert Group on Artificial Intelligence and represents the university on projects such as AI4Intelligence, METACOG project on AI and disinformation as well as ethical, legal and social aspects of using AI for public safety. 

14:00–14:45 Panel

Thursday 12th December

Legal Tech’s Role in Expanding Access to Law and Justice

Legal tech has the potential to break down barriers to legal services and democratize access to justice. This session explores how innovative legal technologies are closing the justice gap by making legal resources more affordable, accessible, and efficient for individuals and underserved communities. From online dispute resolution platforms to AI-driven legal assistance tools, legal tech is transforming how people interact with the law.

14:50–15:35 Panel

Thursday 12th December

Designing the Future of Law: Innovating With Legal Design Thinking

Legal design thinking is revolutionizing how legal services are delivered by focusing on user-centric innovation and problem-solving. In this session, we explore how applying design thinking principles can help reimagine legal processes, products, and services to better meet the needs of clients and the legal community.