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Navigating the EU AI Act ( 5 Nuggets )

The EU AI Act is a groundbreaking piece of legislation that regulates artificial intelligence in the European Union, focusing on risk-based classifications to ensure safety, transparency, and accountability. The Act divides AI systems into four categories—unacceptable risk, high risk, limited risk, and minimal risk—with varying compliance requirements. It emphasizes the responsibilities of both AI providers and users, from implementing safeguards to maintaining transparency and cybersecurity. The Act also addresses prohibited AI practices and sets timelines for compliance, with a focus on protecting individual rights and public welfare. The EU AI Act paves the way for responsible AI development and deployment across the EU.
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25 min
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Dr. Vera Rödel

Master in Health and Medical Management (MHMM)

About
  • Attorney and antitrust expert with extensive experience in policy simplification.
  • Senior in-house counsel at Merck KgaA, specializing in legal operations and digital transformation.
  • Experienced keynote speaker and transformation catalyst, inspiring change within the legal industry.
  • Chairwoman of the Working Group for "Legal Operations" at the German Federal Association of In-House Lawyers.
  • Certified Design Thinking Expert (University of Cambridge), applying creative problem-solving approaches to legal challenges.
  • Advocate of visual thinking for lawyers, promoting clarity and simplification in legal processes.
  • Established a global professional network with 15 years of in-house experience in legal and compliance.

    • Yunna Choi

    Head of Legal Operations & Innovation at Axel Springer
    About
    • Yunna is an expert in Legal Operations, Innovation, and Digital Transformation, with extensive experience in developing and implementing innovative solutions at the intersection of law and technology.
    • She currently serves as Head of Legal Operations & Innovation at Axel Springer, a leading media and digital company in Europe, where she drives the transformation of the legal department. Additionally, Yunna works as an external consultant, partnering with innovators, companies, and legal departments to create sustainable solutions.
    • Before joining Axel Springer, Yunna gained broad expertise in Legal Tech, first automating litigation processes at a Legal Tech law firm and later leading a Legal Tech company builder. There, she developed market-ready products, incubated business ideas, and advised top-tier law firms on scaling Legal Tech initiatives.
    • Yunna’s career is defined by her ability to integrate law, technology, and innovation to deliver impactful results. Her extensive practical experience in driving transformation across the legal and corporate landscape has equipped her with the skills to navigate complex challenges and unlock opportunities to implement technological advancements effectively, ensuring their seamless, compliant, and future-proof integration into operations. Her pragmatic mindset and “get work done” philosophy ensure that her strategies focus on real-world execution and sustainable growth.
    • Her ability to manage organizational change, foster collaboration, and align strategic vision with operational execution has established her as a leader who consistently delivers tangible, lasting results.

    Gina Nese

    Vice President, Associate General Counsel
    About
    • Gina Nese is the Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Compliance and Privacy Officer at Align Technology, Inc. Gina leads the Compliance and Privacy program globally for Align and its brands.
    • She has over 15 years’ experience as a compliance officer, including experience with anti-bribery/anti-corruption, trade compliance, internal investigations, artificial intelligence, and data privacy laws and governance.
    • Gina's approach to an effective compliance and privacy program is to identify and use data to build and scale risk-based governance that can be automated and scaled. Gina believes that AI, including GenAI and other advanced technologies, will continue to advance the legal profession and create opportunities for lawyers and compliance professionals to serve client needs as a valued business partner.
    • Gina is a licensed attorney in California and Washington and is an In House Counsel in Arizona.
    • Her strategic initiatives not only enhance productivity but also foster a culture of cross border business collaboration and continuous improvement across the region.
    • Her passion for technology and the geek world has earned her recognition in the legal-tech industry, leading to her role as Local Singapore Director for Transforming.Legal, a tech startup with roots in Germany and the US, now proudly headquartered in Singapore alongside partner Thomas Pfennig.
    • Additionally, she also heads the CLOC Singapore Chapter, where she hopes to champion coaching and training in digital transformation and process automation for corporate legal teams.
    • Beyond her professional achievements, Mel is a fervent advocate for gender equity and education. She actively challenges the status quo and serves on various industry committees and boards, reflecting her commitment to making a meaningful difference in the community.
    • With a blend of expertise and passion, Mel continues to pave the way for innovative change in the legal landscape.