Tuesday, 24 March 2026
Chair
Shaun Berg, Barrister, Nigel Bowen Chambers
Procurement in the AI Era
As artificial intelligence becomes a core part of business operations, lawyers face new challenges in drafting and negotiating contracts that safeguard their clients’ interests. This session focuses on practical strategies for structuring agreements, addressing risk allocation, and ensuring compliance in a rapidly evolving legal and technological landscape where previously safe assumptions about how services will be delivered might no longer hold true.
Presented by Daniel Kiley, Partner, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is based on SA legislation
Presenters
Daniel Kiley, Partner, HWL Ebsworth LawyersDaniel is a partner in HWL Ebsworth Lawyers' corporate and commercial team, specialising in intellectual property, IT and privacy. In addition to his legal experience, Daniel holds a Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, and has previously worked in the IT industry for an ASX-listed software consulting firm. Daniel is recognised by Doyle’s Guide as a leading lawyer in respect of both Intellectual Property Law and Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law.
Shaun Berg, Barrister, Nigel Bowen Chambers
Shaun practises in all areas of intellectual property matters including in the field of biotechnology, pharmaceutical and software development. He also has a strong understanding of issues arising in research funding, research ethics, research integrity, conflicts of interest, privacy, and freedom of information. Admitted to the bar in 2024, Shaun holds a Master of Science, Bachelor of Laws (Hons.) and Bachelor of Commerce. He is currently undertaking a Doctorate in Law at University of Technology, Sydney. Shaun has significant experience in intellectual property transactions and dispute resolution. He was the principal negotiator for FDA approved drugs into the US market, specifically for Hunter Disease (non-CNS) and Maroteaux-Lamy Syndrome. Shaun has appeared as junior counsel in the High Court, as counsel in the Supreme Court and all higher jurisdictions. Shaun also has a deep interest and understanding in Cultural Knowledge matters. Shaun was also principal negotiator for the Ngarrindjeri Nation for treaty negotiations in South Australia. In over 25 years of legal practice Shaun has been involved in a myriad of commercial disputes. These include relating to property issues, contract disputes, and business conduct. Shaun was the editor of the book titled: Coming to Terms. He has authored numerous papers and other publications and is a recent recipient of the Eric Anderson Award for best article relating to Environmental Management.
