The Swiss Institute of Comparative Law and the Université de Fribourg/Universität Freiburg, hosted a landmark conference in Lausanne bringing together leading voices from the global judiciary to explore the transformative challenges posed by artificial intelligence and other critical issues.
The conference opened with Prof. Dr. Susanne Leuzinger, former Judge at the Swiss Federal Supreme Court, offering a deep dive into Switzerland’s judicial landscape. Highlights included:
The Right Hon. Sir Geoffrey Vos, Master of the Rolls and Head of Civil Justice in England & Wales, envisioning the future of judicial decision-making and the balance between regulation and rights.
Dr. Bettina Brückner, Presiding Judge at the German Federal Court of Justice, on navigating judicial transformations.
Marc Clément, President of the Chamber at the Lyon Administrative Court, discussing AI’s impact on French administrative justice.
The afternoon session turned global, featuring:
Jean Aloise Ndiaye, Magistrate at Senegal’s Supreme Court, on AI in African legal systems.
Judge Scott Schlegel, Louisiana’s Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal, sharing advancements in the U.S. judiciary.
Dr. Zhiyu LI, Associate Professor at Durham University, on AI integration in China’s courts.
Dr. Daan Kolkman, Associate Professor at Utrecht University, showcasing innovative approaches in European courts.
A dynamic roundtable discussion capped the day, emphasizing shared opportunities and challenges in AI’s judicial applications across diverse legal systems.
This event reaffirmed the Swiss Institute of Comparative Law’s pivotal role in addressing global challenges and fostering international legal conversations and innovation.
Huge thanks go to Prof. Dr. Pascal Pichonnaz, Dr. Lukas Heckendorn Urscheler, and Prof. Dr. Nadjma Yassari for organizing this outstanding conference.
