Dr. Abir Haddad is the Founder and Director of the Institute for Legal Transformation, a Legal Futurist, Capital "40 under 40" honouree, and alumna of the Max Planck Association. She lectures in comparative law at the University of Cologne and is recognised internationally for her ability to foresee and navigate the legal challenges of a rapidly changing world.
Previously, Dr. Haddad advised the United Nations Climate Secretariat (UNFCCC) on legal adaptations to climate change as part of the Resilience Frontiers project. Today, she applies her pioneering methodology — the "7 Steps to Legal Transformation" — to guide stakeholders through disruptive societal and technological change.
Known for her ability to live "between worlds," Dr. Haddad bridges not only languages but cultures, connecting perspectives that might otherwise remain apart. This unique skill is essential when uniting changemakers, regulators, and practitioners to develop research-based legal solutions that keep pace with innovation and societal evolution.
