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Alan Ragueneau

ELTA Ambassador for Switzerland & CEO and Co-Founder of Global Law Integrated Solutions
Alan Ragueneau is a trailblazer in transforming legal service delivery, seamlessly integrating technology, law, and business processes. With over 20 years of experience across multinational corporations in pharmaceuticals, food, and consumer goods, Alan has a visionary approach to legal innovation. His dual focus today includes a consulting business advising Fortune 5000 law departments on digital transformation, with focus on the implementation of Legal Front Door solutions and the development of contract playbooks, as well as the development of a groundbreaking SaaS platform to help multinational boards efficiently manage global legal risks. Educated in France, the UK, and the USA (LL.M. from UCLA) and holding a Ph.D. (Summa Cum Laude), Alan began his career in Big 4 and international law firms, specializing in tech law and serving as a visiting professor. As a leader in the legal functions of multinationals, he pioneered integrated solutions that harmonized global legal advice, business processes, and low-code technology, steering cross-functional teams globally and serving as a board member for multi-billion-dollar enterprises. In 2020, Alan launched his consulting business in collaboration with Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, where he helped legal teams embrace digital transformation successfully. A winner of the 2023 Law Without Walls legal innovation competition, Alan is also a dedicated member of CLOC and Cercle Mont Blanc, he is the European Legal Tech Association (ELTA) ambassador for Switzerland. He contributes to raising the level of maturity of the legal community regarding legal operations and technology through projects with GC associations like Cercle Montesquieu. His recent contributions include authoring a paper in Handbuch Digitale Rechtsabteilung and teaching contract engineering at HEAD Law School.
10:00–10:45 Panel

Thursday 12th December

Leading a Future-Ready In-House Legal Team

In an era of rapid technological advancement and evolving business landscapes, in-house legal teams are under increasing pressure to be agile, innovative, and proactive. This session focuses on the real-life challenges legal leaders face as they strive to build future-ready teams capable of navigating complex regulatory environments, managing risk, and integrating cutting-edge legal technology. With insights from experienced legal executives, participants will gain practical strategies for leading their teams through digital transformation, fostering collaboration across departments, and ensuring that in-house legal functions remain not just reactive, but integral to their organizations’ strategic goals.

16.05–16.50 Panel

Thursday 12th December

Future-Ready Legal Education: How Do You Train the Next Generation of Lawyers?

As the legal profession evolves with advancements in technology and new market demands, legal education must adapt to prepare the next generation of lawyers. This session will explore the innovative approaches being used to train future lawyers, focusing on the integration of legal tech, data literacy, and interdisciplinary skills into traditional curricula.