ONLINE MEETING | Core Skills and New Tools for Legal Research
This meeting is being hosted by the Legal Research Section.
| Speakers: |
Nolan Hurlburt, Legal Technology and AI Enablement Leader, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
Yu-Sen (Sam) Zhai, Associate, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Husayn Jamal, Associate, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP |
| Moderator: |
Gabriella Bright, Lawyer, Murphy Battista |
| Time: |
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 12:30pm - 1:30pm (PT) |
| Fee: |
CBA Member: Free!
Non-CBA Member: $70 (+ GST)
Don't have a CBA account? Create a non-member account to register! |
| CPD Hours: |
1.00 hour |
As AI becomes more common in legal research, mastering essential research skills and learning how to confidently incorporate AI into your workflow is key. Join Nolan Hurlburt, Yu-Sen (Sam) Zhai, and Husayn Jamal to discuss and compare legal research AI with general-purpose AI, highlighting where each fits. They also share key considerations for firm policies, confidentiality, and data retention when using commercial versus public AI tools for legal research.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This event will be broadcast from the traditional and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish and Musqueam First Nations. We encourage members to explore the rich history and knowledge of Indigenous people, and to continue learning about their experience in Canada past and present.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
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ACCESSIBILITY
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