Craig Shapiro is an Executive in the Intellectual Property practice at ENS, Africa’s largest law firm. With over 16 years of experience, he’s a qualified trade mark practitioner and a Fellow of the South African Institute of Intellectual Property Law. Craig specialises in IP commercialisation, strategic advisory, and complex IP transactions across industries—from tech and telecoms to food services and finance. His unique blend of legal, corporate, and commercial expertise makes him a trusted advisor to both startups and multinationals.
Craig helps businesses unlock the value of their intellectual property—whether through strategic licensing, IP due diligence in M&A deals, or navigating the legal complexities of innovation. His work ensures that IP isn’t just protected, but leveraged for growth.
Craig is passionate about how IP intersects with innovation, especially in fast-moving sectors like tech and AI. He’s excited to share insights on how businesses can future-proof their IP strategies in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Craig trained as a chef and worked in professional kitchens during university. He also loves running and plays guitar.
Session Overview
AI in Practice: Transforming Legal Work for Firms and In-House Teams
AI is moving beyond the hype and becoming part of everyday legal work. For law firms, it enables smarter workflows, more efficient case management, and new ways of delivering services. For in-house teams, it brings greater value, stronger collaboration, and practical tools to manage risk and complexity.
In this panel session, panelists will share how they are putting AI to work in practice. Following their insights, a moderated discussion will open the conversation to audience questions, offering attendees the chance to engage directly with the speakers and explore real-world applications.
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Craig Shapiro is an Executive in the Intellectual Property practice at ENS, Africa’s largest law firm. With over 16 years of experience, he’s a qualified trade mark practitioner and a Fellow of the South African Institute of Intellectual Property Law. Craig specialises in IP commercialisation, strategic advisory, and complex IP transactions across industries—from tech and telecoms to food services and finance. His unique blend of legal, corporate, and commercial expertise makes him a trusted advisor to both startups and multinationals.
Craig helps businesses unlock the value of their intellectual property—whether through strategic licensing, IP due diligence in M&A deals, or navigating the legal complexities of innovation. His work ensures that IP isn’t just protected, but leveraged for growth.
Craig is passionate about how IP intersects with innovation, especially in fast-moving sectors like tech and AI. He’s excited to share insights on how businesses can future-proof their IP strategies in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Craig trained as a chef and worked in professional kitchens during university. He also loves running and plays guitar.
