David Lane

Solicitor & Notary Public

David Lane is a practising solicitor and notary public with over two decades of experience in the Irish legal profession. Alongside his legal practice, he has developed a specialist interest in the intersection of law, ethics, and emerging technologies—particularly Artificial Intelligence and its regulatory landscape. He has undertaken extensive professional training in this area, including: i. Diploma in Artificial Intelligence – UCD Professional Academy ii. Advanced Diploma in Artificial Intelligence – UCD Professional Academy iii. AI Essentials – Google iv. Certified AI Act Course – Compliance Institute v. MOOC in Artificial Intelligence – Law Society of Ireland vi. Currently completing the Diploma in Artificial Intelligence Prompt Engineering with Microsoft Copilot – UCD Professional Academy vii. Currently completing Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence at UWE Bristol. Drawing on both his legal background and his AI-focused education, David Lane advises on the practical and regulatory challenges that AI presents for legal professionals. His perspective combines hands-on experience of legal practice with a forward-looking view on compliance, ethics, and innovation. He regularly engages with topics such as the EU AI Act, ethical AI frameworks for legal organisations, and the practical use of AI tools in day-to-day practice. His teaching style is conversational, pragmatic, and grounded in the realities of practice, ensuring that attendees leave with both conceptual understanding and practical takeaways.