Knut-Magnar Aanestad
Knut-Magnar Aanestad is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in legal AI, innovation, and digital development.
Having spent 13 years leading digital development and innovation in prestigious Norwegian law firms, Knut-Magnar founded his own company, Etain, to assist legal services firms and optimize business processes.
Currently, he divides his time between leading the Norwegian division of the legal AI start-up MAIGON and operating his independent consulting firm, SEBRA Solutions, where he leverages his passion and experience to drive innovation in legal organizations.
Knut-Magnar Aanestad is a recognized subject matter expert, public speaker, and workshop facilitator in various international legal and technology events, sharing insights on technology, innovation, and management empowerment.
His specialties include law firm management, business development, strategy, innovation, knowledge management, legal IT, IT-law with privacy expertise, and business intelligence.
With an educational background in Law and IT-law specialization from the University of Oslo, Knut-Magnar also studied E-business and e-management at Lunds University.
His professional journey includes roles such as Head of Market Development & Country Manager at Maigon.io, Founder - Chief Helping Officer at SEBRA LAWTECH, Co-Founder at Etain, and leadership positions in renowned law firms like Kluge Advokatfirma AS, Schjødt, and Arntzen de Besche.
Knut-Magnar Aanestad was listed in The Naked Lawyer's 2013 Top 10 Smokin' Hot Lawyers for his contributions to the legal industry.
Proudly participating in events like Deltek Insight, Lexpo - The Legal Innovation conference, and Harvard Innovation Colloquium, Knut-Magnar is actively involved in shaping the future of legal technology and innovation.
