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4. The Future of Lawyers *


*    This program has been approved for 2.5 hours of recognized Professional Development by the Barreau du Québec


Monday, August 17, 9:30 – 12:00

Author, law professor, consultant and futurist, Richard Susskind has a proven track record of forecasting the trends that will change the practice of law. His latest book, ‘The End of Lawyers?’, gives a comprehensive description of a legal profession undergoing massive transformation and a legal marketplace in unprecedented flux. Citing new developments in both technological advancements and client demands, he foresees nothing less than a fundamental shift in how legal services are prepared, priced and delivered. The recession now sweeping its way around the world has only accelerated the need to take a close look at how lawyers do business. Join Richard Susskind as he delivers an address that will change the way you think about the legal service marketplace.



Speaker:

Richard Susskind
CBA Special Adviser, Author "The End of Lawyers?"