Future Lawyers Singapore Conference 2023
The Theme
"The law extends far beyond courtrooms and contracts. This conference explored the full breadth of a legal career — from traditional practice to technology, entrepreneurship, and beyond — giving students a view of what the profession can truly become."
Beyond the Bar
Programme
Registration
Check in and settle in before the day begins.
Opening Ceremony
Welcome from Future Lawyers Singapore leadership.
Keynote: The Future of Law
Rajesh Sreenivasan
A look at where the legal profession is headed — through the lens of AI, cybersecurity, and digital governance.
Panel 1: Everything Law School
Current students and recent graduates share candid insights on the law school journey — applications, life inside, and what comes next.
Lunch
Catered lunch and informal networking.
Panel 2: Beyond the Bar
Lawyers who have taken unconventional paths — from legal tech to startups to music — share what life beyond traditional practice looks like.
Exclusive Networking Session
Small-group conversations with legal professionals, academics, and practitioners.
Closing Ceremony
Closing remarks and thank yous from the organizing team.
Speakers
Keynote Speaker
Rajesh Sreenivasan
Partner & Head of TMT Law, Rajah & Tann Singapore
With over 20 years in practice, Rajesh is widely recognized as Singapore's leading technology, media, and telecommunications lawyer, advising on AI, cybersecurity, and digital governance.
Panel 1 — Everything Law School
Abhishek Behera
SMU Law, VP of Bar
A third-year SMU Law student and VP of Bar, Abhishek shared his experience navigating law school alongside student leadership.
Ahmad Noorfahmy
Shipping & Commodity Trading Lawyer
An SMU Law graduate now practising in shipping and commodity trading law, Ahmad offered a post-graduation perspective on entering the profession.
Matthew Chong
Senior Assistant Director, Ministry of Law
Matthew works at the intersection of law and policy, offering insight into careers within government and the public sector.
Rachel Wong
Founder, Founders Doc
Rachel built Founders Doc to provide legal support to startups, blending corporate counsel expertise with entrepreneurial vision.
Tay Eu-Yen
Lawyer, Food & Entertainment Tech
Eu-Yen specializes in the emerging legal needs of food and entertainment technology companies — one of the most creative corners of modern practice.
Mandi Tan
Senior Legal Counsel, Cake Group
Mandi advises on digital assets and blockchain at Cake Group, operating at the frontier of fintech and decentralized finance.
Sam Padbidri
Music Lawyer & Founder, Solve Media
A music lawyer turned entrepreneur, Sam founded Solve Media and Beamco, carving a distinctive path where law meets the creative industries.
Sponsors & Partners
Venue Partner
SMU Yong Pung How School of Law
Partner
SMU College of Integrative Studies
Singapore Academy of Women Lawyers (SAWL)
Pro Bono Singapore
Dentons Rodyk
Thank You
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Future Lawyers Singapore Conference 2023.
