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Saying 'Yes' to AI—Without Saying 'No' to Compliance
In Part II of our Fireside Futures series on legal technology implementation, our knowledgeable panel explores how to make AI a reliable ally in your legal toolkit. They’ll offer guidance on forming good habits around AI use, navigating risk with clarity, and approaching innovation with curiosity rather than fear.
Law Firm Innovation in Action: Tips in Implementing Legal Technology
Innovation in the legal profession is not just about technology, however, the building pressure to incorporate new systems into your firm in the name of innovation is a very real stressor to law firms big and small. Listen-in on a fascinating discussion with our panel of legal innovators as they answer these questions and more.
Forecasting the Future - Part I: What Will the Legal Profession Look Like in 10 Years?
Listen to this fascinating discussion with Jordan Furlong, Legal Sector Analyst and Forecaster for Law21 for his take on the expected evolution of the legal profession.
Forecasting the Future - Part II: What is in Store for Legal Education & Articling Programs?
As regulators add new required competencies and inconsistencies exist in how articling programs are run across Canada, some law students feel ill-prepared to enter the legal profession. Hear some important perspectives on the future.
Changing Trends and Meeting Client Demands
Panelists Adam Wells, Professor Dima Alhadidi and Art Wilson discuss some of the trends affecting the legal profession, new client demands, and the risks and ethical obligations associated with AI.
Alternative Practice: How Will You Use Your Law Degree?
Panelists Julie MacDonell and Jonathan Sherman share how they are using their law degrees, what led them to choose their career paths, and how to leverage your law degree to do big things.
The International Lawyer: Alternative Practice Options for Canadian and International Lawyers
Globalization has led many Canadian lawyers to practice abroad, while some international lawyers choose to immigrate to Canada and join the legal profession here. What are the benefits and challenges of selecting these alternative practices and what are the different paths available?
Legal Tech Competencies: Is the Minimum Requirement Enough?
More and more provinces are requiring lawyers to have a basic understanding of the existing and emerging technologies affecting the legal profession. Are these requirements enough to help mitigate risk?
Developing a Strategic Tech Roadmap: Why…When…How?
From the metaverse to NFTs, new technology seems to develop faster than most of us can keep up. But what are the implications for the legal industry, and how does a law firm or legal department identify a need to adopt new technology?
The Future is Now: A Look at Legal Innovation Sandboxes Across Canada
Take a seat around the fire with our panelists as they examine the pros and cons of the sandbox model from the perspectives of law societies and applicants.
Visual Legal Advocacy
In a world that is very much visual, why is the law profession lagging behind? While the U.S. is embracing the use of film to advance social justice and using visual media to present facts and evidence in court, Canada is still reluctant to embrace visual advocacy.
NewLaw and Legal Futures
NewLaw might not be so new anymore, but the global pandemic required us all to look at legal service delivery with fresh eyes. Join us for this timely discussion on how to flex your business to meet changing client needs in an unpredictable environment.
How to Plan for the Future When the Present is So Uncertain
Explore the powerful impact planning can have on your practice. Learn how to plan for the future when you feel you are scrambling in survival mode.
Practicing Law: 2021 and Beyond
Join this important discussion for solo and small firm practitioners on practicing law as we look to the future.
