The Cloud Computing Conference, held on March 27, 2025, at Domotel Kastri, Athens, brought together leaders from across the IT and legal sectors to address the evolving complexities of cloud transformation. Among the standout contributors was Penny Kontogeorgou, Managing Partner at ZK Law and a leading expert in e-Business and ICT Law.
During a dynamic panel discussion alongside senior executives from Coca-Cola HBC, Eurobank, and the Sunlight Group, Penny delivered a compelling message on the essential role of legal strategy in digital transformation initiatives. Her insights underscored the urgent need for organizations to treat legal risk management as a shared responsibility across all departments—not just a contractual obligation.
Key Takeaways from Penny Kontogeorgou’s Remarks
- Beyond the Contract: While contracts are a critical foundation for legal clarity and accountability, Penny emphasized that they are not sufficient on their own. Legal provisions must be backed by robust technical and organizational measures in order to be truly effective in real-world settings.
- Complexity of Legal Risk: Penny highlighted the growing legal challenges posed by cybersecurity threats, complex data protection requirements, and the rapid adoption of AI systems. These trends require a more nuanced, proactive approach to compliance and risk mitigation.
- Cross-Functional Risk Management: One of the central themes of Penny’s intervention was the need for alignment across legal, IT, compliance, and business teams. She stressed that early identification and mitigation of risk—especially in high-risk domains like data processing, algorithmic decision-making, and system vulnerabilities—requires seamless collaboration across disciplines.
- Breaking Down Silos: Penny warned that siloed organizational structures remain a significant barrier to managing legal and regulatory exposure. She encouraged companies to foster a culture of cross-functional collaboration, noting that integrated thinking leads to better outcomes in both legal compliance and technological resilience.
A Call for Legal-Tech Synergy
Penny’s insights resonated strongly with both legal professionals and IT leaders in the room. Her remarks reinforced a growing consensus: cloud transformation is no longer just a technical project—it is a complex business initiative that intersects law, compliance, cybersecurity, and innovation.
At ZK Law, we continue to support our clients through this evolution by offering legal advice that is not only grounded in regulatory frameworks but also aligned with the realities of emerging technologies. Penny’s participation in the Cloud Computing Conference reflects our firm’s ongoing commitment to thought leadership at the intersection of law and digital transformation.
For more information on how ZK Law supports organizations navigating cloud adoption, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance, please visit our website at zklawfirm.gr.
