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Julia van Leeuwen as speaker on Legal Tech & Mental Health at the AIJA Half-Year Conference Hamburg

In early December 2025, lawyer Julia van Leeuwen attended the Half-Year December Conference in Hamburg organised by the International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA).

During the conference, Julia spoke on a panel entitled “Legal Tech & Mental Health: Navigating the Future of Law with Resilience and Innovation” at the iconic Elbphilharmonie concert hall.

The session focused on how innovative legal tech, including AI-driven tools and emerging technologies, can contribute to greater resilience, balance and sustainable employability, without compromising on quality or professionalism.

Topics covered:

  • the current mental health challenges in the legal profession;
  • the role of AI and legal tech in creating psychologically safe and efficient working environments;
  • how leadership and innovation can strengthen a culture of resilience;
  • AI as a catalyst for wellbeing, work-life balance, and a healthier legal practice.

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