FBE · Fédération des Barreaux d’Europe

🌟 On Saturday, 7th September, the #𝗙𝗕𝗘 Human Rights Commission celebrated the oratory of 18 talented junior members of the profession, including law students, at the 5th International Young Lawyers’ and Law Students’ Human Rights Oratory Competition in Gdańsk! 🎤✨ The President of the Commission, Artur Wierzbicki, expressed gratitude to the Dean of the Okręgowa Izba Radców Prawnych w Gdańsku, Magdalena Witkowska, and her wonderful team for hosting this exceptional event. 🙏 The distinguished panel of judges included MONIQUE STENGEL, Fatima Oraibi, Magda Mierzewska, Sara Chandler, and Artur Wierzbicki. This year’s participants delivered powerful speeches on the impact of legislation and litigation on climate change 🌍, while also debating in a moot court about how Artificial Intelligence and New Technologies may threaten Human Rights. 🤖⚖️ And the winners are… 🎉  1st: Diana Birsan – South London Law Society 2nd: Leonie van der Laag – Amsterdam Bar 3rd: 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗹𝘀 – Brussels Bar 4th: Răzvan Mărginean – Cluj-Napoca Bar Huge congratulations to all the participants! 👏 Marta Cuadrada Carles Garcia Roqueta Víctor Gamero Cabo Bas Martens Dominique Attias Izabela Konopacka Christoph Munz Maria Dymitruk

🌟 We’re excited to announce that the #𝗙𝗕𝗘 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗮𝘄𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀’ 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 is taking place in Gdańsk, Poland, on September 6-7, 2024! 📅 🗣️ Yesterday, 18 brilliant and passionate candidates shared their thoughts on the impact of legislation and litigation on climate change. 🌍💼 Tomorrow, the excitement continues with 4 finalists in the second round! 🙌 A huge thank you to the Gdańsk Bar Association of Attorneys-at-law (Okręgowa Izba Radców Prawnych w Gdańsku) for their perfect hospitality! #ClimateChange #GdanskBar #LegalInnovation #FBE2024 Marta Cuadrada Carles Garcia Roqueta Víctor Gamero Cabo Bas Martens MONIQUE STENGEL Sara Chandler Izabela Konopacka Dominique Attias Christoph Munz Maria Dymitruk Regional Bar Association in Gdańsk

🎉 We are pleased to announce that the #FBE was well represented at the XIV Polish-German Legal Forum by Izabela Konopacka, immediate past president and 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘂̈ 𝗚𝗼̈𝗸𝗰̧𝗲, a member of the #FBE Access to Justice and Eastern Bars Commission, along with 𝗗𝗿. 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗞𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗻, member of the #FBE NT Commission. 📋 The forum covered a wide range of important topics, including anti-money laundering (AML) law, effective communication between lawyers and their clients, the role of the media and bar associations, and significant aspects of international family law. The discussion also addressed the application of EU law by lawyers and courts, as well as recent European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) jurisprudence related to same-sex couples. 🏛️ The conference, held in Opole and organized by several Polish regional bars in conjunction with the National Council of Attorneys at Law, featured distinguished international speakers, including Pierre-Dominique Schupp, President of the CCBE, and Sabine Fuhrmann, Vice President of the Bundesrechtsanwaltskammer and President of the Saxonian Bar, which is a member of the #FBE. 💬 Izabela Konopacka, as immediate past president, opened the second day of the conference with a speech highlighting the importance of international cooperation among lawyers—one of the core objectives of the #FBE. 🌟 The event was highly successful, and the contributions of the #FBE representatives were greatly appreciated. Marta Cuadrada Carles Garcia Roqueta Víctor Gamero Cabo Bas Martens MONIQUE STENGEL Sara Chandler Dominique Attias Christoph Munz Maria Dymitruk Krajowa Izba Radców Prawnych

📢 𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁! Can Artificial Intelligence (AI) Replace Lawyers? Dive into this intriguing question with us at an upcoming conference organized by the #FBE Future of the Legal Profession Committee and the Luxembourg Bar Association (ORDRE DES AVOCATS DU BARREAU DU LUXEMBOURG). 🌐 We are excited to announce that the speaker will be the Vice-President of the Vienna Bar Association, Eric HEINKE, a leading voice in the legal field and an expert on how technology is reshaping the practice of law. With Austria's track record of pioneering technological advancements in the legal domain, this session promises to offer valuable insights on the future of our profession! 📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: September 13th 🕒 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 12:00-14:00 📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Maison de l’Avocat – Site Joseph II, 2A, Boulevard Joseph II, L-1840 Luxembourg 🌍 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲: English 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻: 👉 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Be there in person to engage directly with professionals and the speaker. 👉 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Join us via Webex to participate in the live discussion from anywhere! Austria has been at the forefront of integrating digital technology into the justice system, from early innovations like the digital land registry to recent advancements such as the digital court file system. With AI developments like ChatGPT-4, the legal profession is facing a technological revolution. But remember, while AI can assist, it cannot replace the invaluable expertise, judgment, and personal touch that lawyers provide. 🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 to secure your spot and learn more about how AI and technology are transforming the legal landscape. Visit www.rakwien.at or contact the Luxembourg Bar Association's Communication, Training, and CSR Department at communication@barreau.lu. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore how innovation and human expertise can work together to advance the future of law! ⚖️💡 #LegalTech #FutureOfLaw #FBE #LuxembourgBar #ViennaBar #AI #InnovationInLaw #LegalProfession #Conference2024 #DigitalJustice #LawyersAndAI #EthicsInAI Marta Cuadrada Carles Garcia Roqueta Víctor Gamero Cabo Bas Martens MONIQUE STENGEL Sara Chandler Izabela Konopacka Dominique Attias Christoph Munz Maria Dymitruk Eric HEINKE

🌍 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀! 𝗧𝗵𝗲 #𝗙𝗕𝗘 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗮𝘄𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀’ 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗱𝗮𝗻́𝘀𝗸, 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱, 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟲-𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰. 📚 Hosted by the Gdańsk Bar (Okręgowa Izba Radców Prawnych w Gdańsku), this event will feature talented contestants from countries including Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Spain, and the UK. They will tackle the pressing issue of how legislation and litigation can impact climate change, presenting their speeches to an international jury. 🏆 The top four contestants, selected by the jury from the #FBE Human Rights Commission, will then engage in a dynamic debate, defending their positions on another challenging topic. 🎤 This competition offers a unique opportunity for participants to sharpen their oratory skills, present cases to an international audience, and engage in meaningful discussions on critical legal and political issues. 🌟 Beyond the competition, this event is a fantastic chance for lawyers from various countries to connect, exchange ideas, and explore the beautiful, historic city of Gdańsk—a city known for its rich history, including being the birthplace of the “Solidarity” trade union movement in 1980. 🏅 Gdańsk’s commitment to solidarity, freedom, and human rights was recognized in 2019 when it was awarded the Princess of Asturias Award. We can’t wait to welcome the contestants to this vibrant city! 📅 The Gdańsk Bar, Dean Magdalena Witkowska, and the #FBE are eagerly looking forward to meeting everyone in Gdańsk. See you there! Marta Cuadrada Michele Lucherini Carles Garcia Roqueta Víctor Gamero Cabo Bas Martens MONIQUE STENGEL Sara Chandler Izabela Konopacka Dominique Attias Christoph Munz Maria Dymitruk

📅 With the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 #𝗙𝗕𝗘 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀 around the corner, we wanted to use this occasion to share a couple of exciting points that you can expect to hear about during our upcoming event. 📌 The 2024 #FBE Congress in Paris is packed with insightful sessions and engaging activities from September 26th to 28th. Here are some key highlights from the program: 𝟭. 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 & 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 Distinguished speakers will address the future of the legal profession and global trends. 𝟮. 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Topics include digital transformation in law, international law challenges, and the role of AI in legal practice. 𝟯. 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀 & 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Hands-on workshops focusing on legal tech innovations, cybersecurity, and client relationship management. 𝟰. 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 Multiple opportunities to connect with peers, including a welcome reception, gala dinner, and coffee breaks. 𝟱. 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Dedicated sessions on diversity and inclusion, legal ethics, and the impact of climate change on legal frameworks. 𝟲. 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘆 Summary of key takeaways and a look ahead to future #FBE initiatives. 🌟 Don't miss these valuable sessions! For the full program and to register, visit https://lnkd.in/dK242utZ Marta Cuadrada Michele Lucherini Carles Garcia Roqueta Víctor Gamero Cabo Bas Martens MONIQUE STENGEL Sara Chandler Izabela Konopacka Dominique Attias Christoph Munz Maria Dymitruk Barreau des Hauts-de-Seine (Ordre des avocats des Hauts-de-Seine)

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 #𝗙𝗕𝗘 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲! 📅 We are thrilled to announce that the agenda for the 2024 #FBE Congress in Paris (September 26-28, 2024) is now available! 🌟 Explore sessions on: Future of the legal profession Digital transformation AI in legal practice Diversity and inclusion Legal ethics 🤝 Don't miss keynotes, panel discussions, interactive workshops, and valuable networking opportunities. For the full agenda and registration details, visit https://lnkd.in/dK242utZ Marta Cuadrada Michele Lucherini Carles Garcia Roqueta Víctor Gamero Cabo Bas Martens MONIQUE STENGEL Sara Chandler Dominique Attias Izabela Konopacka Christoph Munz Maria Dymitruk Barreau des Hauts-de-Seine (Ordre des avocats des Hauts-de-Seine)

#𝗙𝗕𝗘 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗮𝘄𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀’ 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗚𝗱𝗮𝗻́𝘀𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 📍 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲? Gdańsk, Poland 📅 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻? 6-7 September 2024 👩⚖️ 𝗪𝗵𝗼? Law students and lawyers up to 5 years qualified 🎯 𝗪𝗵𝘆? A fantastic opportunity to: • Practice oratory skills • Present to an international audience • Develop legal and oral English • Network with European lawyers • Explore Gdansk 🏢 Organized by the #FBE and Gdansk Bar Association. 🗣️ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗼 Prepare a 10-minute speech on “The impact of legislation and litigation on climate change.” Top four contestants will debate a new topic the next day. 📝 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 Submit the application form approved by your Bar Association to fbehumanrightscompetition@gmail.com by 12:00 midday on 9 August 2024. Marta Cuadrada Mercadé Michele Lucherini Carles Garcia Roqueta Víctor Gamero Cabo Bas Martens MONIQUE STENGEL Professor Sara Chandler KC (Hon) Dominique Attias Izabela Konopacka Christoph Munz Maria Dymitruk Okręgowa Izba Radców Prawnych w Gdańsku

𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁 - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 #𝗙𝗕𝗘 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻! 📅 We are excited to announce that the 2024 #FBE Congress will be held in Paris from September 26th to 28th. This prestigious event will bring together legal professionals from across Europe to discuss the latest trends and developments in the field. 📢 The congress will feature an extensive program, including keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. Highlights include sessions on the future of the legal profession, digital transformation, and international law. 🤝 Don't miss this opportunity to engage with experts, expand your professional network, and stay at the forefront of legal innovation. For more details and to register, visit https://lnkd.in/dEGZhZZj Marta Cuadrada Michele Lucherini Carles Garcia Roqueta Víctor Gamero Cabo Bas Martens MONIQUE STENGEL Sara Chandler Izabela Konopacka Dominique Attias Christoph Munz Maria Dymitruk Barreau des Hauts-de-Seine (Ordre des avocats des Hauts-de-Seine)

🗓️ Last weekend, #FBE representatives had the pleasure of meeting with the Dean of Bizkaia Bar, Maite Morillo Quintanilla, and members of the International Committee at the Bizkaia Bar Association during the International Competition for Young Lawyers. 💬 The discussions were incredibly enlightening! We explored how AI can revolutionize legal practice and delved into various aspects of practicing law in Bizkaia and other EU jurisdictions. 🎉 Our immediate past president, Izabela Konopacka, extended heartfelt gratitude to Ms. Dean on behalf of the #FBE and congratulated her on becoming the first female president of the Bizkaia Bar in over 200 years. Marta Cuadrada Mercadé Michele Lucherini Carles Garcia Roqueta Víctor Gamero Cabo Bas Martens MONIQUE STENGEL Professor Sara Chandler KC (Hon) Dominique Attias Christoph Munz Maria Dymitruk Ilustre Colegio de la Abogacía de Bizkaia