Dr. Vera Rödel is a German lawyer and entrepreneur committed to driving innovation and digital transformation in the legal sector. In 2024, she founded transforming.legal, a company dedicated to bridging legal practice and technology, empowering legal professionals to embrace digitalization, artificial intelligence, and sustainable innovation. Through this initiative, Dr. Rödel actively shapes the digital future of the legal profession, fostering connections between people, culture, processes, and technology. Prior to launching transforming.legal, Dr. Rödel accumulated over 15 years of experience within the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, notably leading global legal teams at Merck Healthcare. She previously held various positions at Boehringer Ingelheim and Linklaters LLP. Since 2022, she has been serving as Global Lead Antitrust at Merck, managing worldwide antitrust matters, litigation, and strategic initiatives. In 2023, Dr. Rödel also founded Prof. Valmed®, an innovative platform providing physicians, scientists, and healthcare professionals with validated medical information. With a robust background in law, healthcare management, and strategic leadership, Dr. Rödel continues to lead significant transformations within the legal and healthcare sectors.