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LEGAL INNOVATION DAY 2026

Legal Innovation Day (LID) is Romania's leading event dedicated to exploring the intersection between technology, generative AI and the legal profession. The event brings together legal practitioners, policymakers, public institutions, technology providers and business leaders to examine how generative AI, automation and digital tools are transforming legal workflows, decision-making processes and the delivery of legal services, while discussing the opportunities, challenges and responsibilities shaping the future of legal services and the justice ecosystem.

W H E R E  V I S I O N  T R A N S F O R M S  
T H E   L E G A L   L A N D S C A P E

22 October 2026
7th edition



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Partners

LEGAL
INNOVATION
DAY 
2026

LIVE STREAMSpeakers

In-Person at Bragadiru Palace, Bucharest

Panel 1 INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR LEGAL INNOVATION

This panel will explore the role of public institutions, professional bodies and regulators in shaping the future of legal innovation in Romania and across Europe

The event is under preliminary approval by the National Institute for Training and Development of Lawyers (I.N.P.P.A.)

The conference is included in the continuous improvement curricula for lawyers. Professional training points will be awarded after the end of the conference, based on the the actual Methodology for the recognition of continuous professional training activities, approved by the National Association of the Romanian Bars Council (U.N.B.R.).

Partners
With the Generous Encouragement of

| Institutional Partners

| Media Partners

| Partners
With the Generous Encouragement of

Professional Partners
With the Valued Support of

| Professional Partners
With the Valued

Support of

Mr. Robert Němec

Chairman 
of Czech BAR Association

CZECH REPUBLIC

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Mr. Aurelian Antonio Iordan

Board Member of the Romanian Union of BAR Association

ROMANIA

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Ms. Luminița Criștiu - Ninu
Judge, President of Bucharest Court of Appeal 

ROMANIA

Mr. Ciprian Chiorean

Coordinating Director of Vista Bank Romania, Vice President of Association of Legal Advisers in Financial-Banking System

ROMANIA

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Mr. Przemysław Barchan

Director of the Institute of LegalTech of Polish National Bar Council, ELTA Ambassador in Poland

POLAND

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Mr. Robert Němec

Chairman 
of Czech BAR Association

CZECH REPUBLIC

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Mr. Aurelian Antonio Iordan

Board Member of the Romanian Union of BAR Association

ROMANIA

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Ms. Luminița Criștiu - Ninu
Judge, President of Bucharest Court of Appeal 

ROMANIA

Sebastian-Dan Naste

Cybersecurity Expert, 
Romanian National Cyber Security Directorate (DNSC)

ROMANIA

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Gabriela Popescu

General Manager, Ad Interim, Microsoft 
Romania, Moldova & CISD

ROMANIA

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Panels

Professional Partners
With the Valued Support of

| Professional Partners
With the Valued

Support of

Registration, Welcome Coffee & Introductions
Welcome Speech
Panel 1 – „Legal Tech – Available Cutting Edge Innovations”
Cofee Break
Panel 2 – „The Digitalization. What’s Next in Courts?”
Lunch break
Panel 3 - „Legal Tech in Law Business - The way forward.”
Networking -Sweets & Wine Tasting & Others

12:30 – 12:50

12:50 – 13:00
13:00 – 14:30


14:30 – 15:00
15:00 – 16:30

16:30 – 17:30
17:30 – 19:00

19:00 – 20:00


Save the date and be part  of   Legal Innovation Day 2026



Join us!

The event will begin with two interactive workshops 
focused on practical tools, regulatory developments and 
real-life implementation scenarios in the fields of artificial intelligence, legal technology and cybersecurity 

After lunch, the conference will continue with three panel discussions exploring the institutional framework for legal innovation, the transformation of legal services and the impact of artificial intelligence on the future of the legal profession

Panel 2 TRANSFORMING LEGAL SERVICES: CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS

Technology is changing not only the tools lawyers use, but also the way legal services are delivered, purchased and experienced by clients

Save the date and stay tuned for more details about speakers, agenda, and registration. 

We look forward to welcoming you 
to the place where the future of law 
meets technology.

LEGAL INNOVATION DAY 2026 
will connect professionals, spark meaningful discussions, 
and empower the legal community 
to lead innovation with confidence

Panel 1 INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR LEGAL INNOVATION

This panel will explore the role of public institutions, professional bodies and regulators in shaping the future of legal innovation in Romania and across Europe.

Key topics will include:
• Innovation and digital transformation in the legal sector
• National and European regulatory developments
• Digitalisation of justice systems and legal professions
• Cooperation between authorities and practitioners
• Balancing innovation and professional standards

The panel will address questions such as:
• How should institutions respond to technological change?
• What role should professional bodies play in supporting legal innovation?
• How can regulators and practitioners work together to create future-proof frameworks?

Invitations have been extended to representatives from leading legal and public institutions, including the National Union of Romanian Bars (UNBR), the National Institute for the Training and Professional Development of Lawyers (INPPA), the Bucharest Bar, the National Directorate for Cyber Security (DNSC), the Presidential Administration of Romania and the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM). 

10:00 – 10:30
WORKSHOP REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE

10:30 – 12:00

Workshop



LIBRA AI – Cutting Edge AI Legal Tech Tool. 
Practical Examples with LIBRA AI

Speakers:
Dr. Yannek Wloch

Director Legal Engineering, Libra by Wolters Kluwer, Germany

Vladiana Constantin
Legal Engineering, Libra by Wolters Kluwer, Romania

12:00 – 13:00
LUNCH & NETWORKING

LEGAL INNOVATION DAY 2026
TICKETS & REGISTRATION

Join us!

To ensure an engaging experience for all participants, we offer three ticket categories:

Workshop 1 LIBRA AI - Cutting Edge AI Legal Tech Tool. Practical Examples with LIBRA AI

A practical workshop exploring how generative AI and Libra AI can support legal professionals in legal research, drafting, document review and knowledge management.



Workshop 2 AI ACT

A practical workshop focused on regulatory developments and implementation challenges related to AI governance, cybersecurity and digital compliance.

BRONZE TICKET

Get inspired, get involved, be there 


Access to the full conference program


Coffee break included



Registration closed

350 RON + VAT

SILVER TICKET

Level up your experience 
with hands-on learning 

Limited seats available - 25 tickets/Workshop


Full access to both workshops and the entire conference program


Lunch and coffee break included



GOLD TICKET

Your gateway to meaningful networking 
and premium access

Limited seats available - 10 tickets/Workshop


Full access to both workshops and the entire conference program


Lunch, coffee break


VIP Dinner



Registration closed

699 RON + VAT

Registration closed

499 RON + VAT

LEGAL INNOVATION DAY 2026
PARTNERS


Get Involved — Become a LID 2026 Partner



Shape the Future of Law. 
Join the Movement

Legal Innovation Day is the premier regional event that brings together law firms, legal departments, LegalTech providers, and regulatory visionaries — all in one space. 

As a partner, you gain unique access to an engaged, forward-thinking audience ready to embrace the future of legal services.

Request the Partnership Brochure

Why Partner with LID 2026?

Expand Your Visibility Across Europe  
Position Your Brand as a Legal Innovator  
Direct Access to Decision-Makers  
Tailored Partner Packages
 

Oana Chiriță 

Partner, 
Chiriță și Asociații 

ROMANIA

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| Partners
With the Generous Encouragement of

Dan Gavojdea 

Cybersecurity & AI Security Leader,
Fortinet

ROMANIA

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Gineke Wiggers

LL.M. PhD - Senior Technology Product Manager,
Wolters Kluwer

NETHERLANDS

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We’ll walk through: 

• Legal research and document review
• AI-assisted drafting
• Workflow optimisation
• Responsible AI use in legal environments
• Practical implementation examples


Workshop 1  
LIBRA AI



This session is designed for:

• Lawyers and in-house counsel
• Compliance professionals
• Legal operations teams
• Business professionals interested in practical AI applications

About

A practical workshop exploring how generative AI and Libra AI can support legal professionals in legal research, drafting, document review and knowledge management

Bogdan Grosu

Member of the Digitalization Group of the National Association of the Romanian Bars Council – UNBR  

ROMANIA

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Cristina Teică

Content Manager 
Wolters Kluwer

ROMANIA

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Speakers

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Adam Jareš

Head of Legal and Legislative Department, Digital and Information Agency

CZECH REPUBLIC

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Mr. Robert Němec

Chairman 
of Czech BAR Association

CZECH REPUBLIC

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Mr. Aurelian Antonio Iordan

Board Member of the Romanian Union of BAR Association

ROMANIA

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Ms. Luminița Criștiu - Ninu
Judge, President of Bucharest Court of Appeal 

ROMANIA

Sebastian-Dan Naste

BCC2025 Chairman, Expert in Legal Policies and Cyber Security Standardisation / Data Protection Officer (DPO), National Cyber Security Directorate (DNSC)

ROMANIA

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Mr. Przemysław Barchan

Director of the Institute of LegalTech of Polish National Bar Council, ELTA Ambassador in Poland

POLAND

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Panel 1 Speakers

Oana Chiriță 

Partner, 
Chiriță și Asociații 

ROMANIA

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Dan Oancea

PhD, Prof – Director of the National Institute for Training and Development of Lawyers (INPPA)

ROMANIA

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Radu Sora

Representative of the Bucharest Bar Association, Member of the Bucharest Bar Disciplinary Committee

ROMANIA

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Adam Jareš

Head of Legal and Legislative Department, 
Digital and Information Agency

CZECH REPUBLIC

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Panel 2 Speakers

Sergiu Stănilă

Vice-President of the National Association of the Romanian Bars
 

ROMANIA

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Ciprian Chiorean 

CLO 
CEC Bank 

ROMANIA

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We’ll walk through: 

• AI Act implementation challenges
• NIS2 compliance considerations
• Governance and accountability frameworks
• Internal policies and practical implementation lessons


Workshop 2  
AI ACT



This session is designed for: 

• Legal and compliance professionals
• Risk and governance teams
• Business leaders and decision makers
• Professionals involved in AI deployment and cybersecurity

About

A practical workshop focused on regulatory developments and implementation challenges related to AI governance, cybersecurity and digital compliance.

Cristina Teică

Content Manager 
Wolters Kluwer

ROMANIA

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In 2026, Legal Innovation Day returns with a structure designed to combine practical learning with strategic discussions on the future of the profession

As artificial intelligence moves from experimentation to implementation, LID 2026 aims to provide participants with practical insights, strategic perspectives and a platform for dialogue between regulators, legal professionals and technology experts.

Panel 2 TRANSFORMING LEGAL SERVICES: CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS

Technology is changing not only the tools lawyers use, but also the way legal services are delivered, purchased and experienced by clients.

Key topics will include:
• AI adoption in legal practice
• Legal operations and workflow optimisation
• New legal service delivery models
• Client expectations in a digital environment
• Practical implementation challenges and lessons learned

The panel will address questions such as:
• Which technologies are creating the greatest value for legal teams?
• What barriers continue to slow digital transformation?
• How can legal professionals balance efficiency with responsibility and quality?

Panel 3 AI AND THE FUTURE OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION: RISKS & OPPORTUNITIES

Artificial intelligence is redefining legal work and challenging many of the assumptions that have traditionally shaped the legal profession.

Key topics will include:
• The impact of AI on legal professions and legal education
• Emerging skills and competencies for lawyers
• Ethical considerations and professional responsibility
• Governance, accountability and trust in AI systems
• New business opportunities enabled by AI

The panel will address questions such as:
• Which legal tasks are most likely to be transformed by AI?
• How will the role of lawyers evolve over the next decade?
• How can legal professionals embrace innovation while preserving professional values?

Panel 3 AI AND THE FUTURE OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION: RISKS & OPPORTUNITIES

Artificial intelligence is redefining legal work and challenging many of the assumptions that have traditionally shaped the legal profession

LEGAL INNOVATION DAY 2026
OUR SPEAKER LINE-UP 

LEGAL INNOVATION DAY 2026
PANELS

INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCE

The event will be broadcast on the most relevant legal sites in Romania and the channels of international Wolters Kluwer partners from Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Slovakia. 


ORGANIZER


INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS

Wolters Kluwer Czech Republic

Wolters Kluwer Poland

Wolters Kluwer Germany

Wolters Kluwer Romania

Wolters Kluwer Hungary

Wolters Kluwer Slovakia

Wolters Kluwer Hungary

Wolters Kluwer Slovakia

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Christian Hartz

Director AI Quality & Safety
Wolters Kluwer

GERMANY

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Ms. Luminița Criștiu - Ninu
Judge, President of Bucharest Court of Appeal 

ROMANIA


Dr. Yannek Wloch

Director Legal Engineering 
at Libra by Wolters Kluwer 

GERMANY

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LEGAL INNOVATION DAY 2026
WORKSHOPS

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Aurel Ciobanu 

Dean of the Bucharest 
Bar Association 

ROMANIA

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Sergiu Stănilă 

Vice-President of the National Association of the Romanian Bars 

ROMANIA

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Ciprian Chiorean 

CLO 
CEC Bank  

ROMANIA

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Mihai Rotaru 

Head of Legal Division, 
Banca Transilvania, President of the Romanian Association of Banking and Financial Legal Advisors  

ROMANIA

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Maciej Kuropatwiński

Partner,
LYNX Legal

POLAND


Panel 1
INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR LEGAL INNOVATION




Panel 2
TRANSFORMING LEGAL SERVICES: CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS




Panel 3 
AI AND THE FUTURE OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION: RISKS & OPPORTUNITIES



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Jan Zimnicki 

Digital Transformation Manager, CRIDO   

POLAND

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Edyta Dęmska

Manager. Advocate (PL)
CRIDO   

POLAND

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Cosmin-Alexandru

Soare-Filatov  

Presidential Adviser on Constitutional Affairs - Department of Constitutional and Legislative Affairs 

ROMANIA

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Adrian Sârbu 


Co-founder,

Simplifi 

ROMANIA

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Costin Sandu

Partner,
Stratulat Albulescu    

ROMANIA

Dr. Yannek Wloch

Director Legal Engineering 
at Libra by Wolters Kluwer

GERMANY

Vladiana Constantin
 
Legal Engineering 
at Libra by Wolters Kluwer
ROMANIA
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Ana-Maria Bărbuță

Senior AI Workforce Specialist, Central Europe, Microsoft    

ROMANIA

LEGAL INNOVATION DAY 2026
AGENDA

10:00 – 10:30
WORKSHOP REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE

10:30 – 12:00

Workshop



LIBRA AI – Cutting Edge AI Legal Tech Tool. Practical Examples with LIBRA AI

Speakers:
Dr. Yannek Wloch

Director Legal Engineering, Libra by Wolters Kluwer, Germany

Vladiana Constantin
Legal Engineering, Libra by Wolters Kluwer, Romania



12:00 – 13:00
LUNCH & NETWORKING


Legal Innovation Day Conference



12:30 – 13:00
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE

13:00 – 14:30
PANEL 1 | Institutional Framework for Legal Innovation 

Speakers:
Aurel Ciobanu

Dean of the Bucharest Bar Association, Romania 

Sergiu Stanila

Vice-President of the National Association of the Romanian Bars, Romania 

Cosmin-Alexandru Soare-Filatov

Presidential Adviser on Constitutional Affairs, 
Department of Constitutional and Legislative Affairs, Romania

Alin Petrea 
Attorney-at-Law, Adviser to the Prosecutor General of Romania 

Alin Negrescu 
Tax Partner, KPMG,
Vice President, Chamber of Tax Consultants

Cristina Stroie 
PhD, President of the UNPIR Constanța Branch,
Member of the UNPIR Digitalization Committee

 

 
14:30 – 14:45
COFFEE BREAK  

14:45 – 16:15
PANEL 2 | Transforming Legal Services: Challenges & Solutions  

Speakers:
Mihai Rotaru

Head of Legal Division, Banca Transilvania; 
President of the Romanian Association of Banking and Financial Legal Advisors, Romania 

Dr. Yannek Wloch

Director Legal Engineering, Libra by Wolters Kluwer, Germany 

Maciej Kuropatwiński

Partner, LYNX Legal, Poland 
THEME: Models Speak the Language, Content Knows the Law: Legal AI in a Multi-Jurisdictional Environment 

Adrian Sarbu

Co-founder, Simplifi, Romania
THEME: The Paperless Lawyer: Contracts, signatures and filings in a digital-first practice  

Costin Sandu

Partner, Stratulat Albulescu, Romania
THEME: Legal work – governance of Legal AI. Examples of customers relying on AI and coming back for a review from the lawyer 

 16:15 – 16:30
COFFEE BREAK

 16:30 – 18:00
PANEL 3 | AI and the Future of the Legal Profession: Risks & Opportunities 

 Speakers:
Christian Hartz

Director AI Quality & Safety, Wolters Kluwer, Germany
THEME: The Quality Shift - Rethinking Legal Expertise in the Age of AI 

Ciprian Chiorean

CLO, CEC Bank, Romania
THEME: Future of the legal profession, opportunities, responsibility and transformation 

Jan Zimnicki

Digital Transformation Manager, CRIDO, Poland
THEME: Practical implementation of AI tools in a 200+ professionals law firm 

Edyta Demska

Manager, Advocate (PL), CRIDO, Poland
THEME: Practical implementation of AI tools in a 200+ professionals law firm  

Ana-Maria Bărbuță
Senior AI Workforce Specialist, Central Europe, 

Microsoft, Romania

THEME: The Paperless Lawyer: Contracts, signatures and filings in a digital-first practice 

 18:00 – 18:15
NETWORKING & CLOSING REMARKS

13:00 – 14:30
PANEL 1 |
Institutional Framework 
for Legal Innovation 

Speakers:
Aurel Ciobanu

Dean of the Bucharest Bar Association, Romania 

Sergiu Stanila

Vice-President of the National Association of the Romanian Bars, Romania 

Cosmin-Alexandru Soare-Filatov

Presidential Adviser on Constitutional Affairs, 
Department of Constitutional and Legislative Affairs, Romania

Alin Petrea 
Attorney-at-Law, Adviser to the Prosecutor General of Romania 

Alin Negrescu 
Tax Partner, KPMG,
Vice President, Chamber of Tax Consultants

Cristina Stroie 
PhD, President of the UNPIR Constanța Branch, Member of the UNPIR Digitalization Committee  


14:30 – 14:45
COFFEE BREAK

14:45 – 16:15
PANEL 2 |
Transforming Legal Services: 
Challenges & Solutions

Speakers:
Mihai Rotaru

Head of Legal Division, Banca Transilvania; 
President of the Romanian Association of Banking and Financial Legal Advisors, Romania 

Dr. Yannek Wloch

Director Legal Engineering, Libra by Wolters Kluwer, Germany
THEME: How do law firms react, change processes, train lawyers for efficient usage of tools  

Maciej Kuropatwiński

Partner, LYNX Legal, Poland 
THEME: Models Speak the Language, Content Knows the Law: Legal AI in a Multi-Jurisdictional Environment 

Adrian Sârbu

Co-founder, Simplifi, Romania
THEME: Digitalization journey – “Dosarul cu șină”  

Costin Sandu

Partner, Stratulat Albulescu, Romania
THEME: Legal work – governance of Legal AI. Examples of customers relying on AI and coming back for a review from the lawyer 

16:15 – 16:30
COFFEE BREAK

16:30 – 18:00
PANEL 3 |
AI and the Future of the Legal Profession: 
Risks & Opportunities 

Speakers:
Christian Hartz
Director AI Quality & Safety, Wolters Kluwer, Germany
THEME: The Quality Shift - Rethinking Legal Expertise in the Age of AI

Ciprian Chiorean

CLO, CEC Bank, Romania
THEME: Future of the legal profession, opportunities, responsibility and transformation  

Jan Zimnicki

Digital Transformation Manager, CRIDO, Poland
THEME: Practical implementation of AI tools in a 200+ professionals law firm  

Edyta Demska

Manager, Advocate (PL), CRIDO, Poland 
THEME: Practical implementation of AI tools in a 200+ professionals law firm 

Ana-Maria Bărbuță
Senior AI Workforce Specialist, Central Europe, 

Microsoft, Romania
THEME: Frontier Transformation for Legal with AI  

18:00 – 18:15
NETWORKING & CLOSING REMARKS

   Legal Innovation Day Conferece


12:30 – 13:00
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE

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Alin Petrea  

Attorney-at-Law, Adviser to the Prosecutor General of Romania

ROMANIA

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Alin Negrescu
  

Tax Partner, KPMG,
Vice President, Chamber of 

Tax Consultants  

ROMANIA

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Cristina Stroie
  

PhD, President of the UNPIR Constanța Branch, Member of the UNPIR Digitalization Committee

ROMANIA

13:00 – 14:30 (EEST)| PANEL 1
Institutional Framework 
for Legal Innovation 

14:45 – 16:15 (EEST) | PANEL 2 |
Transforming Legal Services: 
Challenges & Solutions

16:30 – 18:00 (EEST) | PANEL 3 |
AI and the Future of the Legal Profession: 
Risks & Opportunities 


LEGAL INNOVATION DAY 2026 |
AGENDA