Join us for a dynamic panel discussion in collaboration with KordaMentha, exploring the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in legal and investigative fields. This session brings together leading experts from forensic investigations, legal discovery, data analytics, and FinTech to unpack how AI is revolutionising the way evidence is analysed, presented, and challenged in both legal and regulatory contexts.
Designed for legal practitioners, government officials, and professionals in investigations and compliance, this interactive event will delve into real-world applications, emerging challenges, and future opportunities at the intersection of technology and justice.
The panel will discuss;
- The practical use of AI in forensic investigations and legal discovery
- How AI supports wage remediation, class actions, and compliance reviews from Data and Analytics perspectives
- AI governance, transparency, and the challenge of explainability in legal contexts
- Cross-sector insights from forensics, law, eDiscovery and FinTech
- Future outlook for AI in public and private investigative practice
DETAILS
- When: Wednesday 17 September 2025 I 8:00am - 9:30am (registration opens at 7:30am)
- Where: ACT Law Society Training Room - Level 1, 5 Constitution Avenue
- CPD: Members receive 1.5 points in core area 2
- Cost: Members - $50, Student Member - $30
- RSVP by 12pm Monday 15 September
Reduced rates may be available to some of our members to ensure equal training opportunities. Please make contact to discuss your eligibility.
MEET THE PANEL
DAN SALDI
FOUNDER & CEO
XAANA & TURIUM AI
Dan Saldi is an Australian entrepreneur and the founder of Xaana and Turium AI, where he leads innovations that bring advanced artificial intelligence into the heart of finance, operations, legal, regulatory compliance, and real-time decision-making for organisations across the public and private sectors.
A graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Victoria University, Dan has spent more than two decades building technology that solves complex challenges at scale. He created Turium Zebra, Australia’s first foundation AI model, with a vision to redefine how enterprises automate, manage information, and act on intelligence. Beyond his technical expertise, Dan is known for his ability to connect the potential of AI to real-world impact—helping decision-makers move faster, see further ahead, and achieve outcomes once thought out of reach.
RONALD HOLTSHAUSEN
PARTNER I FORENSIC
KORDAMENTHA
Ronald is a Partner in the KordaMentha Forensic group. He has over 10 years’ experience in data analytics and digital forensic. His technical knowledge and ability to utilise technology on complex, pressurised and time-constrained matters has seen his clients obtain a competitive advantage. Ronald specialises in data analytics and visualisation, data modelling and forensic technology.
BRENDAN READ
PARTNER I FORENSIC
KORDAMENTHA
Brendan is a Partner in the KordaMentha Forensic group. He has over 19 years’ experience in giving evidence in criminal and civil cases. He specialises in digital forensic, fraud investigation, interviewing and forensic discovery.
ROMAN BARBERA
PARTNER I FORENSIC
KORDAMENTHA
Roman is a Partner in the KordaMentha Forensic group. He is a trusted eDiscovery and legal technology expert with a record of implementing innovative, efficient and defensible processes for law firms, corporates, government agencies and regulators. Roman brings a blend of expertise, holding admission to the Supreme Court of New South Wales, and a diverse set of certifications in project management and eDiscovery, including being one of the few certified Relativity Masters in Australia.
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This event is presented in collaboration with KordaMentha |
Event registration terms and conditions
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General
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Definitions — 'Registration' means any booking given to the Society in writing, on our website, or by phone. 'Member' means any member of the ACT Law Society, including associate members and honorary members. 'New Lawyer' means any member who has held a practising certificate for five years or less. 'CLC' means any member working for a recognised community legal centre, or holding a volunteer practising certificate. 'Student' means any member holding a student membership.
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Cancellation policy
All cancellations must be made in writing, and all cancellations will incur a fee, however, no charge will be incurred for substituting another person. Outside of the cancellation periods given below, a $10 administration fee will be incurred for any cancellation made. If a registered attendee fails to attend without notifying the Society in writing, no credit or refund will be offered and 100% of the total cost will be retained by the Society.
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Social events — In the case of social events, no refund can be made after the RSVP date of the event.
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Registration
| Member Registration (in-person) | $50.00(GST incl.) | Register |
| Member Registration (live streaming) | $50.00(GST incl.) | Register |
| Student Member Registration (in-person) | $30.00(GST incl.) | Register |
| Student Member Registration (live streaming) | $30.00(GST incl.) | Register |
