‘Legal Protection Lawyer’
A Modern Legal Professional

15 & 16 October | Virtual Event

The congress raises the question whether the legal sector, in particular the in-house lawyers of legal protection insurers – “The Legal Protection Lawyer” – are fit for the future. 

Delegates will look at and compare regulations of the legal profession in different countries. You will see how ongoing societal, technical and other changes impact consumers and their demands. How these developments have a severe, mid to long-term impact on all legal professionals. The congress will show how digitalization invades our working environment and changes working processes of organizations. An explanation will be provided on how legal professionals need to adapt if they want to be “modern”; the new skills they need today which reach far beyond any legal training.

Legal Protection International is hosting it’s 30th Annual International Legal Protection Insurance Congress as a virtual event, which means participants can enjoy the benefits of a congress remote from their office / home.

Find out more about registering here.

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About the Event

Virtual event

The event will be broadcast live online for virtual attendees. For the full experience, there are a number of limited places available to attend in person ‘physically’ at The Hague Marriott. For more information visit the Hybrid section.

A legal issue can threaten lives and therefore it is important to be able to get legal counsel quickly and be prepared for a situation in which a dispute brings about uncertainty, high costs and immeasurable stress. Legal professionals have the necessary expertise to help solve legal conflicts. Legal protection insurers give legal advice, provide financial security, actively support people if needed and pay for a lawyer if necessary. A good legal protection can save a life!

However, times are a-changing. Are we ready for the future? The congress will seek answers to whether legal protection insurers respond in a satisfactory way to changes and offer their policy holders tangible solutions. Are lawyers fit to face commercial and technical challenges? How important is the ‘human factor’ for consumers and how can we make the triangle Lawyer – Insurer – Legal-Tech work

About the Event

Virtual event

The event will be broadcast live online for virtual attendees. For the full experience, there are a number of limited places available to attend in person ‘physically’ at The Hague Marriott. For more information visit the Hybrid section.

A legal issue can threaten lives and therefore it is important to be able to get legal counsel quickly and be prepared for a situation in which a dispute brings about uncertainty, high costs and immeasurable stress. Legal professionals have the necessary expertise to help solve legal conflicts. Legal protection insurers give legal advice, provide financial security, actively support people if needed and pay for a lawyer if necessary. A good legal protection can save a life!

However, times are a-changing. Are we ready for the future? The congress will seek answers to whether legal protection insurers respond in a satisfactory way to changes and offer their policy holders tangible solutions. Are lawyers fit to face commercial and technical challenges? How important is the ‘human factor’ for consumers and how can we make the triangle Lawyer – Insurer – Legal-Tech work

Who should attend?

Participants will include:

In-house legal counsels, people from HR, marketing, claims departments

Strategical and IT planners

Independent lawyers

Bar Associations and Law Societies

Legal-tech start-ups and developers

Judiciaries, legislators, ministries, academics

Why should you attend?

Why should you attend?

To receive topical information

To learn from renowned professionals

To exchange experience and knowhow with experts from around the globe

What can you expect?

What can you expect?

Expertise gathered from around the globe

Unique networking opportunity

An exciting programme with endless possibilities for exchange

An interactive working programme which involves all delegates

Agenda: Main Congress

The agenda is displayed in CET

Day One
2020-10-15
Day Two
2020-10-16
14:00 - 14:15
James Wilmott welcomes the participants and explains the event platform

We use ‘Hopin’ as event platform where speeches will be streamed and recordings of each session will be available afterwards on-demand. Moreover, this platform offers all participants many different options for commenting, asking questions and networking.
To make this virtual event as lively and interactive as possible we will ask questions and polls which you can engage with via sli.do.

14:15 - 14:25
Opening and housekeeping by Silvia Onos, Moderator
Opening and housekeeping by Silvia Onos, Moderator image
Silvia Onos
Innovation Manager, DAS Rechtsbijstand, The Netherlands
14:25 - 14:35
LPI President Simon Warr opens the first virtual LPI Congress and introduces the participants to the topic

Legal Protection International aisbl want to put our employees who help policy holders on a daily basis, the legal protection lawyers, into the limelight because these people are the core of our business!

LPI President Simon Warr opens the first virtual LPI Congress and introduces the participants to the topic image
Simon Warr
President, Legal Protection International
14:35 - 15:05
Fireside Chat with Maxim Baer (Managing Director, Legal Net GmbH, ERGO Group AG, Germany) about Lawyers and Legal Protection Lawyers

Maxim discusses his analysis of the legal framework for legal professions in 19 countries and how this impacts legal protection lawyers.

Fireside Chat with Maxim Baer (Managing Director, Legal Net GmbH, ERGO Group AG, Germany) about Lawyers and Legal Protection Lawyers image
Maxim Baer
Managing Director, Legal Net GmbH, ERGO Group AG
15:05 - 15:15
Q&A
15:15 - 15:35
Prof. Iris van Domselaar (Director Amsterdam Centre on the Legal Professions and Access to Justice, University of Amsterdam) outlines professional ethics for legal protection lawyers and three challenges they have to face

Prof. Domselaar studied both philosophy and law and she addresses the question how to account for ethics and moral perception in legal practice. Of particular interest is her position on legal technology and ethics.

Prof. Iris van Domselaar (Director Amsterdam Centre on the Legal Professions and Access to Justice, University of Amsterdam) outlines professional ethics for legal protection lawyers and three challenges they have to face image
Prof. Iris van Domselaar
Faculty of Law, Division Private Law, University of Amsterdam
15:35 - 15:45
Q&A
15:45 - 17:00
Virtual networking ‘meet and connect’

Enjoy our virtual cocktail bar in one of our breakout rooms with music to connect with colleagues and make friends. Make use of the cocktail recipe sent to you via the virtual package.
Also, check out the presentations about different, innovative IT tools used by legal insurers and connect with the speakers to ask them what you need to know.
Make the most of this event: use the ‘meet and connect’ function!

09:30 - 09:40
First day: Recap
09:40 - 10:00
Mille Haslund Mellbye (Nordic Head of Claims, Söderberg & Partners, Norway) presents Sødde, the first digital employee

Over a year ago, Mille ‘hired’ Sødde, her first digital employee. She shares with delegates her experience, what she has learnt and how she sees the future of this kind of technology.

Mille Haslund Mellbye (Nordic Head of Claims, Söderberg & Partners, Norway) presents Sødde, the first digital employee image
Mille Haslund Mellbye
Nordic Head of Claims at Söderberg & Partners, Norway
10:00 - 10:10
Q&A
10:10 - 10:30
Hagen Habicht (Managing Director, Digital Impact Labs Leipzig GmbH, Germany) makes us understand how the future comes about with legal insurance

Hagen’s Insurance Innovation Lab is a unique offer for collaborative research and individual innovation in the insurance industry. Learn how he enables insurers to innovate in agile, customer-centred, data-based processes.

Hagen Habicht (Managing Director, Digital Impact Labs Leipzig GmbH, Germany) makes us understand how the future comes about with legal insurance image
Hagen Habicht
Managing Director, Digital Impact Labs Leipzig GmbH
10:30 - 10:40
Q&A
10:40 - 11:00
Interview with Prof. Elaine Mak (University of Utrecht): Who is the T-shaped Lawyer?

The T-shaped lawyer perspective has become a prominent topic of debate in law schools and legal practice. What role, skills, and ethics should legal professionals have in order to contribute meaningfully to the challenges of contemporary societies?

Interview with Prof. Elaine Mak (University of Utrecht): Who is the T-shaped Lawyer? image
Prof. Elaine Mak
Vice Dean for Law, Economics and Governance, Utrecht University School of Law
11:00 - 11:05
Q&A
11:05 - 11:20
Short Break
11:20 - 12:10
What is a modern lawyer?

We invite you to be part of our interactive ‘Have your Say’ session which Prof. Elaine Mak will moderate. You as delegate can join in the discussion and share your views.

What is a modern lawyer? image
Prof. Elaine Mak
Vice Dean for Law, Economics and Governance, Utrecht University School of Law
What is a modern lawyer? image
Thierry Wickers
Chair of the CCBE Committee ‘Future of the Legal Profession and Legal Services'
What is a modern lawyer? image
Erik Vanpoucke
CEO, Euromex NV, Belgium
What is a modern lawyer? image
Dennis Vink
Legal Operations, District Manager South Netherlands, DAS Netherlands
12:10 - 12:15
Concluding questions with Silvia Onos
Concluding questions with Silvia Onos image
Simon Warr
President, Legal Protection International
12:15 - 12:25
The LPI President Simon Warr wraps-up and closes the event
The LPI President Simon Warr wraps-up and closes the event image
Simon Warr
President, Legal Protection International
12:20 - 13:00
Have lunch together, network, greet and meet on the event platform
Select date to see events.

*Please note slight variations may apply between the virtual and physical agendas

Hybrid Event

This event is hybrid which means participants can choose to join the event in person or tune in to the event online as a virtual participant. More details on virtual participation will be available shortly.

Find out which option is right for you below:

In person attendance:

  • Benefit from enhanced networking opportunities with speakers and delegates
  • Access to all of the online materials (re-watch the event from the event replays)
  • Explore The Hague, the legal hub
  • Interactive workshops
  • Maintain relations in industry 
  • Enjoy an authentic congress experience 
  • Opportunity to take part in social events
  • Great group discount savings

Virtual attendance:

  • Watch the event live or catch up on presentations in your own time from your office
  • A strong internet connection will be required to successfully join the event online
  • Save on hotel accommodation and travel costs
  • Interact and ask questions to the speakers 
  • Join in with audience interaction and live polls
  • Interpretation will be available online as well as in person

Fees

  • Delegate Fee €1050 + VAT pp

    FOR SINGLE BOOKINGS OR BOOKINGS OF TWO COLLEAGUES. Alternatively, benefit from great savings when registering more delegates

  • Group booking of 3 or more € 450 + VAT pp

    GET €600 OFF IN GROUP BOOKINGS FOR ALL ADDITIONAL PARTICIPANTS (participant 3, 4, 5, 6 ETC). Note: Participant 1 & 2 in group booking pay €1050 each. Applies to: Insurance other than RIAD Member / Insurance association, Insurance agent, intermediary or broker, Lawyer / Law society, Consumer Representative, Other

  • EU institutions, National Governments / Regulator / Student FREE

    Applies to: EU institutions, National Governments / Regulator / Student

  • Optional: Networking Cocktail & Dinner FREE

    Date: 15 / 10 /2020 | Included with the congress fee | Accompanying partner fee: €80 + VAT

  • Optional: Historical Tram Cart Dinner €145 + VAT pp
  • *VAT will be added at 21% to above costs.

Participant Fees

Please note: great savings apply when booking together as a group. 

Virtual attendance fees

  • Single delegate €290 + VAT pp
  • Two delegates Each person gets €10 off
  • Three delegates Each person gets €30 off
  • Four delegates Each person gets €50 off
  • Five delegates Each person gets €90 off

    We kindly request members who consider registering a substantial number of staff to contact us directly to negotiate possible further discounts.
    Please note: For non-members the maximum discount per registration is €90 per delegate*.

  • Exceptions
  • Academics €75 + VAT pp
  • EU institutions, National Governments / Regulator / Student FREE
  • *VAT will be added at 21% to above costs.

Participant Fees

Please note: great savings apply when booking together as a group. 

Virtual attendance fees

  • Single delegate €290 + VAT pp
  • Two delegates Each person gets €10 off
  • Three delegates Each person gets €30 off
  • Four delegates Each person gets €50 off
  • Five delegates Each person gets €90 off

    We kindly request members who consider registering a substantial number of staff to contact us directly to negotiate possible further discounts.
    Please note: For non-members the maximum discount per registration is €90 per delegate*.

  • Exceptions
  • Academics €75 + VAT pp
  • EU institutions, National Governments / Regulator / Student FREE
  • *VAT will be added at 21% to above costs.

Participant Fees

  • Delegate 1 €1050 + VAT pp
  • Delegate 2 €1050 + VAT pp
  • Delegate 3+ €420 + VAT pp

    Example
    Organisation registers four delegates.
    Delegate 1 & 2 = €1050 x 2 = €2100
    Delegate 3 & 4 = €420 x 2 = €840
    Total = €2940 + VAT (saving €1260)

  • Exceptions
  • Academics €200 + VAT pp
  • EU institutions, National Governments / Regulator / Student FREE
  • Networking Cocktail & Dinner Included in congress fee

    Date: 15 / 10 /2020
    Accompanying partner fee: €80 + VAT
    *please note that delegates registered as students need special admittance if they want to attend the networking cocktail & dinner.

  • Gala Dinner €145 + VAT pp

    Date: 16/ 10 /2020
    This is an optional social event. Places are limited on a first come first serve basis.

  • *VAT will be added at 21% to above costs.

Please note: great savings apply when booking together as a group. 

Virtual attendance fees

  • Single delegate €290 + VAT pp
  • Two delegates Each person gets €10 off
  • Three delegates Each person gets €30 off
  • Four delegates Each person gets €50 off
  • Five delegates Each person gets €90 off

    We kindly request members who consider registering a substantial number of staff to contact us directly to negotiate possible further discounts.
    Please note: For non-members the maximum discount per registration is €90 per delegate*.

  • Exceptions
  • Academics €75 + VAT pp
  • EU institutions, National Governments / Regulator / Student FREE
  • *VAT will be added at 21% to above costs.

About LPI

Legal Protection International aisbl (LPI): our members are legal protection insurers and service providers in this field from 20 different countries on 4 continents. Founded as Rencontre Internationale des Assureurs Défense (RIAD) in 1969, our Association has helped to establish important standards in the area of legal protection. While legal protection is abstract, complex and not well known, a good legal protection can change a life. Therefore, we help our members to constantly learn about it and enable them to measure up to the expectations invested in them. We firmly believe that everyone in the world deserves good legal protection providing them with access to justice and the law. Legal Protection International and its members are devoted to improving our sector to provide a better access to legal protection in the world. In order to achieve this, we raise awareness, share information and best practices to promote legal protection and constantly improve its quality.

RIAD Conferences Private Foundation
Legal Protection International aisbl (LPI) 
Rue de l’Industrie 4
B-1000 Brussels
Enterprise registration number: 879 083 284

VAT Nr: BE 0508 744 115

Logistics

How to get here

By air

There are daily flights arriving at Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). To get to the conference venue from Rotterdam Airport (24 km) you can take a taxi (approx. 60€) Rotterdam Airport Taxi is specialised in trips to and from Rotterdam The Hague Airport with comfortable vehicles, to pre book, please call +31 (0)10 – 262 04 06 or click here. If you arrive at Amsterdam Airport (43.4 km) the fare for a taxi is approx. 100€ (one way) Amsterdam Airport Taxi Transfers specialise in trips to and from Schipol Airport with comfortable vehicles, to pre book please click here.

By car

From Rotterdam/The Hague Airport follow the A13 in direction of Delft, then The Hague until you can exit to the A12 in the direction of The Hague. In The Hague, follow the signs for Kijkduin, pass the World Forum Convention Center (on the right side) and further along you will find the hotel on the right side of the street.

From Schiphol Airport follow the A4 until you can exit to the A12 in direction of The Hague. In the Hague, follow the signs for Kijkduin, pass the World Forum Convention Center (on the right) further along you will find the hotel on the right side of the street.

By train

Nearest Subway Station
Tram 16: Kunstmuseum/Museon
0.48 km from Marriott hotel

Nearest Train Station
Central Station The Hague
4.5 km SE from Marriott hotel
The Hague Hollands Spoor
5 km SE from Marriott hotel

Please check here for Public Transport in Rotterdam to plan your onward journey.

The Venue

The Hague Marriott Hotel
Johan de Wittlaan 30, The Hague 2517 JR, The Netherlands

Accommodation Cancellation Policy
All accommodation bookings can be cancelled until one week prior to the event.

View the hotel updates on COVID-19 social distancing  here.

Attending virtually?
A unique access link will be sent one week prior to the event.

LPI Congress Update: Please note that the LPI Congress will take place as a fully virtual congress. The health and wellbeing of our delegates is our top priority and in accordance with the Dutch government guidelines we have cancelled all in-person attendance to avoid non-essential travel to The Netherlands (the original location for this event). If you have any questions please contact us.