The AI year 2026 in review: Five developments lawyers should know

2026 was a year that moved AI from the chat window deep into everyday work. Agents now take on multi-step tasks, courts have started holding lawyers accountable for unchecked AI output, and questions about security and data sovereignty have become harder to ignore. In this year-end session, we look back at the developments that matter most for in-house legal teams, separate real change from hype, and look ahead to 2027.

What to Expect

• From chat to agents: What AI agents can do today, and what that means for how you brief and review AI work.
• Accountability and security: What courts in Germany and elsewhere expect from lawyers using AI, and what can go wrong when agents act on your systems.
• A reality check: Where productivity gains are proven and where they aren’t yet, plus the questions about sovereignty and hosting your team should be asking.

Why Join Us

• The big picture in 45 minutes: A clear overview of a crowded year, focused on what matters for lawyers.
• Facts over hype: An honest look at what changed, and at what didn’t come true.
• Ready for 2027: Take away the questions to discuss with your team before the new year.

Event Details

• Date: Thursday, 26.11.2026
• Time: 11:00 – 11:45 (CET)
• Location: Online (registration link sent after sign-up)

Who Should Attend

• General Counsels, in-house lawyers and legal operations professionals who want a clear, well-sourced overview of how AI changed legal work this year, and to be ready for the next.