From Hype to Practical Guidance: Navigating the AI Maze

Legal professionals are currently being overwhelmed by an abundance of AI tools and applications. But which tools suit your practice? And how do you deploy them safely and effectively?

During the conference From Hype to Practical Guidance: Unraveling the AI Maze taking place in Utrecht, the practical application of AI in the legal sector takes center stage. The conference offers legal professionals concrete tools, inspiring keynotes, and interactive workshops to get started with AI in their own practice immediately.

No abstract visions of the future, but concrete insights and practical methods that truly help you move forward.

Reserve your spot with a discount

The Legal Professional of 2026

By attending this day, you will feel like you are leading the way again. You will discover how AI makes your work lighter, and how language models help you think more sharply and write better. You will notice that you save time, gain space, and work with more pleasure. You will build your own smart assistant, effortlessly write strong legal content, and tell stories that truly resonate. You will understand what is and isn’t allowed with AI, how the AI Act affects your practice, and how to remain ethically sound. You will develop a clear strategy and your own voice in a changing profession. It provides direction and confidence—the feeling that you are ready for the future of law.

And earn 6 CLE/CPD points (3 legal and 3 non-legal)

Practical Information

  • Date and time Thursday, December 4, 2025, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, followed by drinks
  • Location De Witte Vosch
  • CLE/CPD points 6 in total, 3 legal and 3 non-legal
  • Costs regular €699 excl. VAT, government €425 excl. VAT
  • LegalMike Partner Discount use LegalMike2025AI in the comments field and pay €425 instead of €699

Program

10:00 AM Opening by moderator Hidde Bruinsma
10:15 AM Keynote: AI: A Supercharger or a Threat to Lawyers by Marijn Rooijmans WeLegal
10:50 AM Plenary contribution by Frans Post legal profession advisor (former CFO)
11:20 AM Room change and coffee
11:45 AM Workshop Round 1
1:00 PM Networking lunch
2:00 PM Workshop Round 2
3:15 PM Room change and coffee
3:45 PM Workshop Round 3
5:00 PM Closing and start of drinks reception

Three workshops to choose from

Practical AI tools for daily use
Thierry Boonstra – Forvis Mazars

Legal prompting like a pro: working smarter with language models
Frank te Biesebeek – LegalMike

Build your own Custom GPT
Jan Bart Schober

Advanced legal prompting
Frank te Biesebeek – LegalMike

Creating legal content for your organization with AI
Casper de Jong and Hidde Bruinsma

Storytelling with AI for lawyers: the new art of persuasion
Vivien Rorsch – LaRorsch

Design your AI strategy
Precious Chocolaad – The Innovative Lawyer

Security and privacy: what you can and cannot do with AI
Lisa Molenaars – Considerati

The AI Act in action
Roan de Jong – De Roos Advocaten

AI and professional ethics
Jos van der Wijst – BG.legal

Personal branding in the age of AI
Sanne Knopper – SK Legal Services

Who is it for?

Attorneys, in-house counsel, legal counsel, and legal advisors. Government lawyers, legislative and policy teams, lawyers at municipalities and provinces. Regulators, researchers, Public Prosecution Service staff, judges, and clerks. Compliance and privacy officers, notaries, academics, and support professionals such as legal assistants, office managers, secretaries, and PAs.

Discount for LegalMike partners
Use the code LegalMike2025AI in the comments field during registration. You pay €425 instead of €699

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FAQ

Where and when is the conference?
On Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Jaarbeurs Utrecht. A networking reception will follow.

How many CLE or CPD points will I receive?
You will receive 6 CLE/CPD points: 3 legal and 3 non-legal.

What is the cost of participation and how does the discount work?
Regular €699 excl. VAT, government €425 excl. VAT. As a LegalMike partner, use LegalMike2025AI in the comments field and pay €425.

Can I choose my own workshops?
Yes. You will attend three rounds and choose a session for each round that suits your work.

Is the content practical?
Yes. You will receive concrete tools, examples, and methods that you can use immediately.

Who is this relevant for?
For lawyers in the private and public sectors and anyone who supports legal professionals.

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LegalMike in Action

Every two weeks on Friday afternoons, we organize a digital knowledge session. During these sessions, we demonstrate how to optimally utilize LegalMike in your legal practice, from real-world examples to practical tips.

The next knowledge session will take place on April 10.

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