Paweł Kowalski

Paweł Kowalski serves as an Assistant Professor at SWPS University's Faculty of Law in Warsaw, where he is affiliated with the Department of Public and International Law and the Open Artificial Intelligence Workshop. As both a doctor of law and active legal counsel (radca prawny), he specializes in medical law, international law, European Union law, and the practical application of artificial intelligence in legal contexts.

Dr. Kowalski holds a doctoral degree in law and has developed a distinctive career combining academic scholarship with professional legal practice. His educational foundation enables his interdisciplinary approach to legal challenges in rapidly evolving technological environments.

His research focuses on integrating AI tools into legal practice and knowledge management across diverse sectors. Kowalski's expertise spans medical law (including medical confidentiality and liability for medical errors), international law, European Union law, and emerging legal technologies. He has developed comprehensive training programs for legal professionals on implementing AI tools like ChatGPT in everyday legal work, emphasizing practical application over theoretical discussion.

Dr. Kowalski's scholarly output demonstrates a clear evolution toward examining how traditional legal frameworks adapt to technological innovations, with increasing emphasis on AI's role in legal practice and EU regulatory mechanisms. His work addresses both foundational legal concepts and their practical implementation in contemporary contexts.

• Member of the International Law Commission at the Warsaw Bar Association
• Appointed to the Commission on Artificial Intelligence at the Federation des Barreaux d'Europe (FBE)

As an educator, Kowalski employs a practice-oriented teaching methodology that combines theoretical knowledge with real-world application. He regularly conducts training sessions for both students and legal practitioners across multiple institutions, including SWPS University and WSB University in Dąbrowa Górnicza.

Dr. Kowalski co-founded the Open Artificial Intelligence Workshop, which functions as an interdisciplinary hub for legal professionals, technologists, and policymakers to explore responsible AI implementation in legal contexts while addressing associated ethical challenges. This initiative reflects his commitment to bridging the gap between legal theory and technological innovation.