On May 9, 2025, Mr. Ryan Yan, Partner at Shanghai Fortran Law Firm, was invited to attend the Appointment Ceremony for Industry Mentors and Symposium on Legal Talent Development in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, hosted by the Law School of Shanghai University.
On May 9, 2025, Mr. Ryan Yan, Partner at Shanghai Fortran Law Firm, was invited to attend the Appointment Ceremony for Industry Mentors and Symposium on Legal Talent Development in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, hosted by the Law School of Shanghai University. A total of 24 professionals from courts, arbitration institutions, law firms, and leading enterprises were appointed as industry mentors for the law school's professional degree programs.
Mr. Yan has extensive experience in legal services, with a long-standing focus on tax compliance and dispute resolution. With strong academic foundations and a wealth of practical expertise, he has previously served as a professional degree mentor at Fudan University, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, and East China University of Political Science and Law. His appointment at Shanghai University marks another step in his ongoing support for legal education and the development of young professionals.
The event focused on the theme of “Developing Legal Professionals in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.” Mr. Yan engaged in in-depth discussions with fellow mentors and faculty members on the impact of AI technologies on the legal profession, evolving skill requirements, and the importance of lifelong learning systems—exploring ways to better align legal education with the demands of a transforming industry.
