Join the Conversation
Exclusive for CBA members, join our monthly meetings to explore the evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the Canadian legal landscape. Each meeting features an expert guest speaker who will lead the conversation, followed by interactive group discussions and opportunities to connect with peers across the profession.
Whether you're just starting out or actively implementing AI in your practice, these meetings are designed to inform, engage, and foster a collaborative community of legal professionals navigating these powerful tools together.
Registrants will receive an Outlook invitation for each of the meetings in the series.
2025/2026 Meeting Dates:
Meeting Moderator: Sukhi Alberga, Chair, CBA Legal Futures Subcommittee and Founder of Counselurdocs
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Date & Time
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Guest Speaker
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Discussion Topic
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October 23, 2025
1:00 pm EST
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Andrew Terrett, Founder & CEO,
IT and AI Consulting Services
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AI Agents in the Legal Profession
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November 17, 2025
1:00 pm EST
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Jordan Furlong, Legal Sector
Analyst and Forecaster
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The Future Lawyer
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December 16, 2025
1:00 pm EST
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Dr. Amy F. Salyzyn, Associate
Professor of Law, University of
Ottawa
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Competence and the Duty to Stay Current
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January 27, 2026
1:00 pm EST
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Daniel J Escott, CEO, Formic AI and PhD Candidate, Osgood Hall
Michael Litchfield, Director, Artificial Intelligence Risk and Regulation Lab, University of Victoria
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Risk Management
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February 19, 2026
1:00 pm EST
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Lana Saleh, Lawyer & Founder, EQ for Lawyers
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Lawyers’ Emotional Intelligence Advantage
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March 23, 2026
1:00 pm EDT
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Sharon Polsky, MAPP, President of AMINAcorp.ca
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Access to Justice, Client Communication, and Consent
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April 21, 2026
1:00 pm EDT
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Dr. Gideon Christian, University Excellence Research Chair (AI and Law), University of Calgary
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Confidentiality and Privilege
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May 21, 2026
1:00 pm EDT
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Leena Khawaja, Director of Compliance, Aritzia
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AI and the Evolving Role of General Counsel
In Collaboration with CBA-House Lawyers
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June
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TBD
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