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AnnouncementAnnounced by A&O Shearman · · summarized by LexCircuit Desk

A&O Shearman says two partners will speak at Berlin Global Dialogue

A&O Shearman said it was partnering with Berlin Global Dialogue for a fourth consecutive year and would send an 11-partner delegation to the 2026 summit. The firm said David Wakeling and Hervé Ekué would participate in panel discussions during the two-day program.

Key points

  • The firm said Wakeling heads its global AI group.A&O Shearman
  • A&O Shearman said Wakeling’s October 21 panel would examine AI adoption, infrastructure and regulation.A&O Shearman
  • The firm said Ekué serves as its global managing partner.A&O Shearman
  • A&O Shearman said Ekué’s October 22 panel would examine geopolitical competition, economic security and business-government relations.A&O Shearman
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