House Talk Online – September 26, 2025 – 11:00–12:00 CET
Our House Talks Online are designed to inspire General Counsels, Heads of Legal and Legal Counsels to work on Innovation and Impact in Legal.
This House Talk Online focuses on Legal Leadership in the Energy Transition.
The energy transition requires not only technological and economic innovation, but also strong legal leadership. How do you, as Head of Legal, navigate complex issues around energy trading, regulation and sustainability? How can in-house lawyers add value in a sector that is fundamentally changing, where regulation and societal expectations are evolving at great speed?
During this session, mr. Daphne Schade, Head of Legal at Vattenfall NV, will share her insights on leading a large legal team amid the energy transition. She will address the challenges of changing markets, the innovative role of in-house lawyers in the energy transition, and the balance between strategic advice and legal safeguarding.
About our speaker: mr. Daphne Schade
Daphne Schade is Head of Legal at Vattenfall NV, formerly Nuon, where since 2016 she has been leading the Dutch legal function and is responsible for the legal affairs of one of the largest energy suppliers in the Netherlands. Before that, from 2009 onwards, she was Head of Legal at Vattenfall Energy Trading’s international legal department, where she managed complex legal matters around energy trading and wholesale markets. Her career in the energy sector spans more than twenty years, with previous roles at Nuon Energy Trade & Wholesale and Total Fina Elf Gas & Power Ltd.
Prior to moving into the energy sector, Daphne worked as a lawyer at Norton Rose LLP in Amsterdam and London, specializing in energy law, and began her career at Houben Advocaten. With her broad background she combines deep legal expertise with hands-on leadership experience within international energy companies.
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House Talk Online – April 11, 2025 – 11:00–12:00 CET
House Talk Online – April 11, 2025 – 11:00–12:00 CET
Legal Systems Change - Speaker: Madeleen Mulder
Join us for our next House Talk Online – an interactive session designed to inspire General Counsels, Heads of Legal and Legal Counsels to drive innovation and impact within legal.
In this edition, we will explore the theme of Legal Systems Change.
As the world grows more complex and fast-paced, it is time to ask: Is our current legal system still fit for purpose?
Long-term strategies are giving way to flexible planning cycles. Regulation and policy must constantly adapt. But is the legal system keeping up? How well does it reflect the complexity of modern society? And how can it contribute to a more just and sustainable future?
These are the core questions that will be addressed by Madeleen Mulder, who will share her vision for an evolved legal system – one that meets the demands of today, while preparing for the needs of tomorrow.
About the Speaker
With over 20 years of in-house legal experience across multiple sectors and countries, Madeleen Mulder brings deep expertise to the conversation. Her interest in system change and innovation was strengthened during a global MBA at Rotterdam School of Management.
In recent years, she has focused on emerging ‘weak signals’ in the legal field, applying a creative and systemic lens to reimagine the legal system. Her goal: to help law evolve in step with society.
Learn more about her vision in the article Het Recht van de Toekomst on Mr. Online, or visit her platform Coddiwomple Services for further insights.
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House Talk Online – February 7, 2025 – 11:00 to 12:00.
House Talk Online – February 7, 2025 – 11:00 to 12:00.
House Talk Online: Discover how AI can transform your legal practice
The world of legal services is changing faster than ever. Innovation is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays a crucial role in this. On February 7, 2025 at 11:00, you will have the opportunity to discover what AI can do for you and your legal practice during our free, English-language House Talk Online.
This interactive session is specially designed to inspire and guide General Counsels, Heads of Legal and Legal Counsels in the possibilities of AI. No complicated technical terms, no overwhelming abstractions—but clear, practical insights that you can start using right away.
During this event, we will take you on a journey through the world of AI. We will start by unraveling what AI and machine learning really are. You will learn how this technology works and especially how it can be applied to your daily practice. Then, in a live demonstration, we will show how AI tools such as ChatGPT make legal tasks faster and easier. Think of drafting contracts and emails, summarizing complex legal documents, and analyzing case law. The power of this technology comes to life in applications that not only make your work more efficient, but also more creative and innovative.
But technology also raises questions. How do you ensure that the use of AI remains ethical and responsible? How do you guarantee client confidentiality and meet privacy and compliance regulations? We discuss these challenges and offer guidelines for combining cutting-edge technology with the highest standards in legal practice.
At the end of the session, you will not only have a clear picture of the possibilities of AI, but also concrete tools to integrate this technology in a responsible way. In addition, you will be introduced to our tailor-made AI Literacy Course, specially developed to prepare legal professionals like you for the future.
The session will be led by two experts at the intersection of AI and innovation. Katharina Mager-Micijevic brings years of experience in AI integration and organizational change. Her goal is to help you create value by embracing technology. Christoph Kwiatkowski, with a background in neuroscience and AI strategy, makes complex technologies understandable and applicable. Together they offer a session full of valuable insights and practical tools.
The legal sector is on the eve of a major transformation. With AI you can not only work faster and smarter, but also increase your value as a legal professional. Seize this opportunity to stay ahead in a changing world.
Time is precious. Reserve your place today and discover how AI can enrich your legal practice.
House Talk Online - October 4, 2024
House Talk Online – October 4, 2024 – 11 am to 12 pm.
About: 'The vision of B Lab on our future economy' - speaker: Tessa van Soest, Executive Director for the Benelux Chapter office at B Lab - powered by NetDocuments
Our House Talks Online are to inspire General Counsels, Heads of Legal and Legal counsels to work on Innovation and Impact in Legal. This House Talk Online is all about: 'The vision of B Lab on our future economy'.
There are currently many changes for companies in the field of making an impact and operating sustainably. How do you ensure that you, as General Counsel or Head of Legal, remain inspired and know what is possible with the company you work for in the field of making an impact? What do the current changes mean for the day-to-day operations of your legal department?
That is why we are organizing our next House Talk Online on Friday October 4 from 11-12 pm with Tessa van Soest, Executive Director for the Benelux Chapter office at B Lab, as speaker. B Lab is an international non-profit organization that strives to contribute to an inclusive, just and regenerative economic system that serves all people and the planet. One of B Lab's core activities is supporting companies in a holistic change to become more sustainable by certifying companies as B Corps.
Before joining B Lab, Tessa has built a long career in sustainability and consultancy. And since 2021, she also supports the Rights of Nature movement and co-authored the Nyenrode Business University research report 'Granting Rights of Nature to the Wadden Sea?'. She holds (advisory) positions in boards, including at Stand Up For Your Rights Foundation, where she promotes human rights for a clean and healthy environment.
In this House Talk Online, Tessa will take us through B Lab's vision of our future economy, what it means to become a B Corp and how does that work? She will also talk about 'Futureproof governance: embedding nature as a stakeholder in business'. In short, Tessa's House Talk guarantees an interesting and educational session!
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House Talk Online - May 23, 2024
House Talk Online – May 23, 2024
About 'Transformative trends: navigating Automation and AI in corporate legal departments' - speakers Mike Sanders, Reid Cram and Jacob Regan (NetDocuments) - powered by NetDocuments
Our House Talks Online is to inspire General Counsels and Heads of Legal to work on Innovation and Impact in Legal. This House Talk Online focuses on 'Transformative trends: navigating Automation and AI in corporate legal departments'.
There are a lot of changes in Tech in Legal right now. How do you, as General Counsel or Head of Legal, ensure that you keep up to date and know what is possible with AI, for example? What do the current changes mean for the daily affairs of your legal department?
That is why we are organizing the House Talk Online on Thursday, May 23 from 2 to 3 p.m. on 'Transformative trends: navigating Automation and AI in corporate legal departments' with speakers Mike Sanders (Director, Solutions Engineering), Reid Cram (Senior Product Marketing Manager) and Jacob Regan (Account Executive) at NetDocuments. They will show how you can organize and accelerate legal work with AI, among other things.
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House Talk Online - March 1, 2024
House Talk Online – March 1, 2024 – 11-12 a.m.
About Futureproof Governance – speaker Mildred Hofkes (NieuwBestuur) – powered by NetDocuments
Our House Talks Online are to inspire General Counsels and Heads of Legal to work on Innovation and Impact in Legal. This House Talk Online is all about Futureproof Governance. There are many positive changes happening in Legal right now. How do you, as General Counsel or Head of Legal, ensure that you also include the voice of the future in your advice to management? What do the current changes mean for the daily affairs of your legal team?
That is why we are organizing the House Talk on Friday, March 1 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Online about Futureproof Governance with speaker Mildred Hofkes (NieuwBestuur). Mildred shares with us her extensive experience in stakeholder management and future-proof governance. She provides the participants with examples from her own practice of how companies are making the move towards sustainability and are subsequently able to accelerate this by involving their stakeholders. Mildred also explains the YoungBoards concept on how organizations can give younger generations an important voice in sustainable and inclusive decision-making. Finally, Mildred will take the participants through the theme of transparent governance and translate this into (mandatory) sustainability reporting in the field of CSR, Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive CSRD and ESG. In short, Mildred's House Talk guarantees an energetic and educational session!
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House Talk Online - September 29, 2023
House Talk Online – 29 september 2023 – 11-12 uur.
Leadership in Legal – spreker Pepijn Paanen (Euronext Amsterdam)
Our House Talks Online are to inspire General Counsels and Heads of Legal to work on Innovation and Impact in Legal. This House Talks Online focuses on Leadership in Legal. There are currently many developments in Legal. How do you ensure that you show leadership in this as General Counsel or Head of Legal? What do the current developments mean for the daily affairs of your legal team? Don't you also want to be an inspiring and innovative leader?
That is why we are organizing the House Talks Online on this topic on Friday, September 29 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. with Pepijn Paanen (Head of Legal and Regulatory affairs at Euronext Amsterdam) as speaker. Pepijn will take us through the process of managing successful legal departments, achieving goals and the associated personal leadership. Pepijn will sketch examples from the world of top sports for illustrative purposes. It will be an interactive session where we can share best practices with each other.
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House Talk Online - April 21, 2023
House Talk Online - April 21, 2023 - 11am-12pm
Data & Privacy for non-privacy practitioners - speaker Ilona Crommentuyn (AEGON Netherlands)
Our House Talks Online are to inspire Heads of Legal to work on Innovation and Impact in Legal. This House Talks Online is dedicated to Data & Privacy for non-privacy practitioners. The world of data and privacy is moving very fast right now. How do you make sure you are up to date even as non-privacy legal counsel? What do current developments mean for the day-to-day business of your firm? You want to be up-to-date, don't you?
That's why we are hosting House Talks Online on Friday, April 21, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on this topic. With speaker Ilona Crommentuyn (Senior Legal Privacy Officer at AEGON Nederland). Ilona will take us through the current developments in Data & Privacy 2023 in a nutshell: what is going on in NL/EU? Developments in case law, in connection with DORA and the AI ACT, among others. As well as Data & Privacy in the financial sector: what are the specifics? Interactive propositions and discussion on the dilemmas. We also share best practices in this area.
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House Talk Online - March 17, 2023
House Talk Online - March 17, 2023 - 11am-12pm.
Living (up to) your code of conduct - speaker Sonia Garcia Navasquillo (Garcia Legal)
Our House Talks Online are to inspire Heads of Legal to work on Innovation and Impact in Legal. This House Talks Online is all about Living (up to) your Code of Conduct. Living (up to) your code of conduct stands for making conscious choices. Not just knowing your code of conduct, but acting on it. Setting up the organization so that everyone actively operates every day on the basis of the norms and values from the code of conduct. How do you do that and where can you start? Or are you already one and do you want to share your insights with peers?
That's why we're hosting House Talks Online on Friday, March 17 from 11 a.m. to noon on this topic. Featuring speaker Sonia Garcia Navasquillo (Garcia Legal). Sonia will take us through how to do this and we will also share best practices in this area.