Emily Monastiriotis is a distinguished legal expert and the International Head of Dispute Resolution at Simmons & Simmons LLP. Her expertise extends beyond traditional legal practice, specialising in construction disputes, professional indemnity, and arbitration, into pioneering the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) within the legal sector. Emily has made significant contributions to the discourse on how AI can revolutionise traditional legal services by enhancing productivity, improving the precision of legal outcomes, and creating new roles and opportunities that foster economic advantages.
With Emily’s guidance, Simmons & Simmons is evolving into what is described as a "sixth generation law firm," characterised by a comprehensive embrace of digital technologies aimed at improving client services. Accordingly, Emily is committed to fostering a culture of innovation, particularly through programs that promote the use of AI in daily legal tasks and the development of bespoke solutions for more complex challenges. She is also a strong advocate for the introduction of new skill sets in the legal field, emphasising the importance of upskilling current legal professionals and integrating experts from technological domains.
As a co-moderator for the upcoming session, Emily is poised to provide essential insights into the intersection of AI and legal practice.