LIF Financial Services Compliance Symposiums

NORTH AMERICA

New York City

2026

EUROPE

LONDON

2026

OVERVIEW

This high-impact, half-day forum series will bring together senior legal, compliance, and finance professionals from leading financial institutions to tackle one of the most urgent challenges facing the sector today: How do you build a compliance framework that keeps pace with accelerating regulatory change and the business?

Participants in New York and London will engage in straight-talk panel discussions and a collaborative workshopping session designed to unpack the realities of today’s compliance landscape and uncover valuable peer-driven insights. Together, we’ll explore what’s working, where firms are struggling, and how leaders can design compliance programs that both protect and enable their organizations in an environment defined by scrutiny, transparency, and speed.

Who's attending

This series is designed for senior professionals from across the financial services ecosystem who are leading on compliance, including:

Chief Compliance Officers + compliance leaders
In-house counsel at financial institutions
Finance and operations executives
Leaders responsible for fund governance, reporting, and cross-border structuring
Professional advisors supporting alternative funds and institutional investors

Attendance is capped to ensure meaningful interaction and peer-to-peer learning.

structure + audience

A half-day, senior-level forum crafted for compliance-focused leaders, featuring:

Opening Executive Panel
A candid conversation with industry leaders on building proactive, business-aligned compliance frameworks.
People, Process + Technology Conversation
Exploring the interplay between culture, governance, and emerging technologies — including where automation and AI genuinely reduce risk.
Group Workshopping Session
Collaborative discussions designed to surface practical solutions and common approaches across firms.
Networking Reception
Curated introductions and informal peer exchange among senior compliance, legal, finance, and advisory leaders.

KEY THEMES

Compliance as a competitive advantage
How proactive frameworks accelerate deals, support faster fundraising, and strengthen investor trust.
Regulatory reality check
Understanding the true priorities behind SEC and CFTC enforcement — and the emerging issues firms must prepare for.
Keeping deals moving
Practical ways to embed compliance into diligence and monitoring without creating bottlenecks.
Cross-border complications
Strategies for managing fund formation, disclosure, and tax obligations across multiple jurisdictions.
Technology that delivers
A grounded look at automation, analytics, and AI — where they reduce risk, and where expectations outpace reality.
Culture + accountability
How to build firm-wide ownership so compliance becomes intuitive, not imposed.

FEATURED SPEAKERS

COMING SOON

OUR PARTNERS

Host SPONSOR

For Sponsorship opportunities, please contact jacquie@adbinsights.com. Or visit our SPONSORSHIP page.

The Business of Personal Injury Symposium

in association with

OVERVIEW

Personal injury law in Canada is undergoing significant transformation. Competitive pressures, client expectations, and emerging technologies are reshaping how firms operate and grow. Lawyers who embrace innovation, sound business management, and forward-looking leadership will be best positioned to thrive in this new environment.

This symposium will bring together leaders from across the personal injury ecosystem to explore how lawyers and firms can adapt their business models, strengthen operational resilience, and capture opportunity in a fast-changing legal marketplace.

STRUCTURE

A half-day, in-person symposium featuring:
Opening remarks and scene-setting on the evolving business of personal injury law
A panel on financial and operational strategies for modern PI firms
A panel on technology, AI, and innovation in the PI ecosystem
A closing discussion connecting insights on leadership, ethics, and future trends
A networking reception to foster connection and collaboration among peers

WHO'S ATTENDING

Managing partners and senior lawyers from personal injury firms
Legal operations and finance leaders
Technology and innovation executives in the PI sector
Industry partners and service providers driving change in personal injury law

Discussion Themes

How PI lawyers can strengthen financial management and unlock new growth opportunities
Leveraging AI, automation, and analytics to drive efficiency and improve outcomes
Building succession and talent strategies that future-proof PI firms
Developing innovative business models and client service approaches for long-term success

IN ASSOCIATION WITH

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Andrew Bowyer at: andrew@adbinsights.com

The Critical Minerals Innovation Forum 2026

NORTH AMERICA

NEW YORK CITY

JUNE 2026

VANCOUVER

LEADERSHIP SUMMIT - SEPTEMBER 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C.

H2 - 2026

EUROPE

LONDON

MAY 2026

OVERVIEW

Turning geopolitical tides have highlighted the essential nature of critical minerals and materials for national security and global energy demands. At this crucial juncture, collaboration among like-minded nations is essential to building secure, value-added supply chains. Great strides are being made, but much remains to be done to bolster the Western world’s mining and processing capabilities and mitigate the risks of over-reliance on China.

The Critical Minerals Innovation Forum 2026 is a series of high-level events bringing together senior leaders from government, industry, and financial services to discuss the latest developments in the critical minerals space. This independent series examines the technologies, capital flows, and policy frameworks shaping the Western world’s efforts to build secure, value-added supply chains for national security and the world’s energy future.

Join us for engaging presentations and robust discussions on the work being done to enable a robust critical minerals supply chain as part of an integrated energy security strategy. Forum discussions focus on how emerging technologies, private capital, government policies, and international alliances are shaping the ecosystem.

purpose

The forum aims to facilitate candid dialogue on leading strategies—from price floors and government equity stakes to stockpiling and sovereign wealth funds—by bringing key stakeholders together. The multi-city format allows regional perspectives to inform a holistic view of global opportunities and challenges.

DATES + LOCATION:

For 2026, four forum sessions are planned in major financial and policy hubs (dates to be confirmed):

London – May 2026
New York City – June 2026
Vancouver Leadership Summit – September 2026
Washington, DC – H2 2026

DISCUSSION THEMES:

The forum’s content will be organized around key themes reflecting the emerging issues in critical minerals and the energy transition for 2026.

Themes for 2026 could include:

The Evolving Geopolitical and Policy Landscape
Securing a Strategically Aligned Supply Chain
Innovations in Mining + Processing
Mobilizing Capital for Critical Mineral’s Leap Forward
AI and Automation: Catalysts for Innovation + Resilience

structure + audience

Format: Each forum will be a half- or full-day event followed by a networking reception.

Sessions: The agenda will feature a mix of panel discussions, fireside chats, and keynote presentations focused on key themes related to the evolving critical minerals and materials space.

Attendees: Expect ~100+ senior attendees per session from across the ecosystem: policymakers and government officials, mining and mining processing company executives, battery technology and manufacturing leaders, investors and financial services professionals, and partners from law and consulting firms. This diverse audience of critical minerals stakeholders ensures a rich exchange of insights across the value chain.

FEATURED SPEAKERS

COMING SOON

For Sponsorship opportunities, please contact jacquie@adbinsights.com. Or visit our SPONSORSHIP page.

The Houston Energy Forum 2025

in association with

Approved by The State Bar of Texas for 3:00 CLE hours

OVERVIEW

An Energy Roundtable + Legal Innovation Forum program focused on challenges and opportunities facing the North American energy sector in today’s volatile, risk-on ecosystem

The global energy industry is facing unprecedented risk in an era of geopolitical instability, regulatory uncertainty, supply chain challenges and tariffs impacting cross-border trade. Forward-thinking energy companies – both north and south of the border – are bolstering risk mitigation strategies as they strive for business resilience.

Houston is recognized as the energy capital of the world – not only in the established oil and gas sectors, but also for renewable sources such as wind and solar power – making it the ideal location for this half-day live event.

Through a series of panel discussions, fireside chats, and presentations, we will bring together leading energy companies, law firms and service providers to examine the key drivers and trends in this dynamic sector and shed light on successful strategies for mitigating risk and driving business growth in these uncertain times.

Structure + Audience

Half-day event held in Houston on December 3, 2025
Hosted @ Clifford Chance’s Houston Office
125 attendees: C-Suite + risk leaders from US and Canadian energy companies, and leaders from financial services firms (banks, institutional investors), law firms, engineering firms and other industry specialists
The forum will run from noon to 5pm, with panels, presentations, networking breaks + lunch

PROGRAM

11:45 AM – 1:00 PM: Registration + Networking Lunch

In association with:

1:00–1:10 PM: Opening remarks

Partner, Clifford Chance

CEO, ADB Insights

1:10–2:00 PM: Panel | KEY DRIVERS + TRENDS INFLUENCING THE GLOBAL ENERGY SECTOR

In association with:

Trade: How are cross-border trade policies, tariffs, and geopolitical sanctions impacting energy flows? For example, what do initiatives like Trump’s deal with the Europeans to buy $750 billion in energy over the next three years mean for US producers?
Market volatility and financial risks: Navigating fluctuations in oil, gas, and electricity prices due to global supply-demand imbalances, and overcoming capital allocation uncertainty
Growth in renewable energy: Adapting to the rapid growth of solar, wind, and hydro and the accelerated adoption of electric vehicles as consumer demands evolve

Chair

Executive Leader, Array

Nonresident Fellow in Energy and Global Oil, Center for Energy Studies, Baker Institute for Public Policy

Managing Director, EnCap Investments

SVP & Regional Research Director – North America, Rystad Energy

Partner, Clifford Chance

2:00-2:05 PM - ELEVATOR PITCH | ARRAY

2:05–2:55 PM: PANEL | CROSS-BORDER RISK + OPPORTUNITIES: WORKING WITH CANADIAN SUPPLIERS TO DRIVE US BUSINESS GROWTH

In association with:

The Canadian impact: What role do Canadian players play in driving business growth for energy companies in the US? How has Trump’s trade affected bilateral energy trades?
Canada – an overlooked opportunity: Despite its world class resources and favorable shipping times to buyers in the Americans and Asia, Canada is seen as a contrarian play due to the regulatory hurdles in developing new projects. However, this is changing with initiatives to fast-track projects of national interest. This compliments Canadian producers that have steady cash flow, high yields and significant mid + downstream opportunities.
Expanding renewable supply chains: Best practices for capitalizing on US demand for renewable technology, materials, and expertise.
Market dynamics: Identifying key energy sectors where Canadian suppliers can meet US demand.
Strategic partnerships: Building cross-border alliances to access larger markets, joint infrastructure projects and clean energy programs.

Chair

CEO, ADB Insights

Partner, McMillan

Head of North America Basin Supply, SLB

Upstream Energy Consultant, EPAM Strategy and Consulting

Vice president of Business Development - Energy Canada, Kiewit

2:55–3:15 PM: NETWORKING BREAK

In association with:

3:15-3:20 PM - ELEVATOR PITCH | CO-FLO

3:20–3:50 PM: FIRESIDE CHAT | NAVIGATING FLUCTUATING GEOPOLITICAL ALLIANCES AND TRADE RISK

In association with:

Regulatory policy: Managing uncertainty amid frequent changes in climate policies, environmental regulations, emissions targets, and permitting processes.
Geopolitical instability: How are successful energy companies overcoming rising commodity prices driven by global conflicts and trade tensions?
Scenario planning: Conducting geopolitical risk assessments and stress-testing business models against political disruptions.
Advising on trade strategy + business risk: Guiding businesses and developing strategies to deal with tariff uncertainty, shifting regulations, and potential legal challenges.
Handling trade disputes and litigation matters to protect the business from risk.

Chair

Co-Founder, Head of Innovation, Elevate

Assistant Professor of Law and Presidential Frontier Faculty, The University of Houston Law Center

Senior Engagement Manager, Hatch

Head Advisor, Ryder Scott

3:50-3:55 PM - ELEVATOR PITCH | ELEVATE

4:00–4:50 PM: PANEL 4 | AI AND THE DEMAND FOR ENERGY

In association with:

AI-powered innovation: How leading technology companies are not only contributing to the demand surge but are also innovating to deploy AI across sectors to increase efficiency, accelerate the energy transition, and proactively manage emerging technological, environmental and legal risks.
Managing demand: A look at how energy producers are planning to meet growing electricity demand, which could more than double by 2030 due to the rise of AI.
Diversification as a solution: How meeting increased demand with a mix of energy sources, including renewables and natural gas, could help manage costs and emissions and drive efficiency.
Policy and investment: How policymakers and businesses can work together to implement policies that incentivize energy efficiency, encourage diverse energy supply, and help minimize costs.
Energy market pressure: How companies should be thinking about—and planning for—potential price pressures in national electricity markets.

Chair

Partner, Clifford Chance

General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, Arroyo Energy Investors

Director, Energy and Infrastructure Partnerships, Google Cloud

Manager, Energy Policy, Amazon Web Services

Assistant General Counsel, Energy Solutions

4:50-4:55 PM - ELEVATOR PITCH | legora

5:00-6:00 PM - CLOSING REMARKS + NETWORKING RECEPTION

In association with:

HOST SPONSOR

Strategic Partner

GOLD SPONSORS

PROPULSER LA RÉUSSITE DES ENTREPRISES : LE RÔLE CLÉ DES SERVICES JURIDIQUES AU QUÉBEC

En partenariat avec :

APERÇU

Le Québec est depuis longtemps un moteur des affaires et de l’innovation au Canada, et ce, pour de bonnes raisons. Ses ports et ses infrastructures, ses universités et centres de recherche, son énergie verte et ses incitatifs gouvernementaux ont contribué à bâtir une économie robuste et diversifiée. Cette innovation commerciale a donné naissance à son tour à un secteur juridique solide et dynamique qui joue un rôle essentiel dans notre économie moderne, aidant les sociétés à naviguer les risques et les opportunités économiques à l’intérieur et à l’extérieur de nos frontières.

Destiné aux avocats en entreprise, ce symposium de fin d’après-midi à fort impact mettra en vedette des leaders juridiques qui soutiennent l’innovation économique au Québec pour explorer leurs rôles au sein de deux équipes névralgiques : l’équipe de direction et l’équipe juridique. Ensemble, les panélistes discuteront de leurs stratégies pour faire face aux grands enjeux de notre époque.

**Veuillez noter que cet événement est destiné aux avocats en entreprise.**

Principaux thèmes

Le rôle des équipes juridiques dans l’évolution des entreprises dans un monde où le risque est omniprésent
Le soutien stratégique qu’apportent les avocats et les services juridiques en matière d’innovation commerciale au Québec
Les stratégies des services juridiques et cabinets d’avocats pour mieux exploiter l’IA et la technologie
La résilience comme élément-clé dans la réussite des équipes juridiques

FORMAT

Un symposium à fort impact, tenu en fin d’après-midi et conçu pour les hauts-dirigeants et conseillers juridiques principaux, comprenant :

Un panel sur le rôle des services juridiques dans la création de valeur et d’innovation pour leurs organisations
Un panel sur les principaux défis auxquels font face les services juridiques en 2025
Une plénière pour approfondir les enjeux abordés par les panélistes
Un cocktail-réseautage pour faciliter les rencontres et les échanges informels entre pairs

Cet événement en présentiel vise à susciter un dialogue constructif et un apprentissage entre pairs autour de l’innovation commerciale et juridique au Québec.

Public cible

Chefs et conseillers juridiques (AGC, GC) et responsables de la conformité
Dirigeants d’entreprise
Leaders en innovation et en technologie

THÈMES + ORDRE DU JOUR

15 h 30 à 15 h 35 | MOT DE BIENVENUE ET OUVERTURE

Survol de la situation: innovation en affaires et réalités juridiques en 2025.

Chef, opérations juridiques et conformité - Responsable de la protection des renseignements personnels, Lavery

PDG et Fondateur, The Legal Innovation Forum

Responsable des Partenariats Stratégiques, The Legal Innovation Forum

15 h 35 à 16 h 20 | LES SERVICES JURIDIQUES AU SERVICE DE L’INNOVATION ET DE LA CROISSANCE AU QUÉBEC

Animé par Anik Trudel, cheffe de la direction de Lavery, et réunissant des leaders juridiques d’entreprises Québecoises hautement dynamiques, ce panel explorera le rôle des services juridiques et des avocats qui y travaillent dans la création de valeur et d’innovation pour leurs organisations.

MODÉRATRICE

Cheffe de la direction, Lavery

Vice-présidente Affaires juridiques, conseillère juridique et secrétaire générale, Pharmascience

Chef du contentieux, AtkinsRéalis

Vice-présidente – Affaires juridiques et cheffe de la gouvernance, Hydro-Québec

16 h 20 à 16 h 25 | Argumentaire éclair : Alexa Translations

16 h 25 à 16 h 40 | PAUSE-RÉSEAUTAGE

16 h 40 à 17 h 25 | BÂTIR LE SERVICE JURIDIQUE DE 2030

Animé par Loïc Berdnikoff, chef des opérations juridiques et de la conformité et responsable de la protection des renseignements personnels chez Lavery, ce panel réunira des leaders du milieu juridique du Québec pour mieux comprendre leurs stratégies liées aux grands enjeux de l’ère actuelle, dont :

L’IA et les technologies
La résilience des équipes juridiques face à l’évolution constante de leur profession et de leurs secteurs respectifs
L’évolution des entreprises dans un contexte à risque élevé

MODÉRATEUR

Chef, opérations juridiques et conformité - Responsable de la protection des renseignements personnels, Lavery

Directrice principale, Affaires juridiques, La Caisse

Directrice principale, Affaires juridiques, Énergie Valero

Directrice affaires juridiques, investissements et secrétariat corporatif, Fonds de solidarité FTQ

Premier directeur aux solutions d'affaires juridiques pour l'est du Canada, PwC

17 h 25 à 17 h 28 | Argumentaire éclair : ClauseBase

17 h 28 à 17 h 31 | Argumentaire éclair : Legal Suite

17 h 31 à 18 h 01 | PLÉNIÈRE

Une occasion pour les participants d’échanger avec nos panélistes juridiques sur les trois grands enjeux abordés lors des panels, soit:

Le rôle des services juridiques dans la création de valeur et d’innovation pour leurs organisations
L’IA et la technologie au service des entreprises et des équipes juridiques
La résilience des équipes juridiques

18 h 01 à 18 h 04 | Argumentaire éclair : PwC

18 h 04 à 18 h 07 | Argumentaire éclair : Multiverse

18 h 07 à 19 h 00 | MOT DE CLÔTURE + COCKTAIL-RÉSEAUTAGE

Nos commanditaires

PARTENAIRES FONDATEURS

Commanditaires or

Symposium | DRIVING BUSINESS SUCCESS: THE ESSENTIAL ROLE OF LEGAL COUNSEL IN QUEBEC

In association with:

OVERVIEW

Quebec has long been a powerhouse of Canadian business and innovation, and with good reason. Its ports and infrastructure, universities and research centres, green energy, and government incentives have all helped build a robust, diversified economy. That business innovation story has in turn given rise to a strong, dynamic legal sector that plays an essential role in helping businesses navigate the risks and opportunities they face both domestically and within the global economic system.

In this late-afternoon, high-impact symposium for in-house counsel, we’ll meet some of the legal leaders supporting business innovation in Quebec and learn how legal teams and law firms in the province are leading through change to help organizations tackle some of today’s most pressing challenges.

**Please note that this event is for in-house counsel only.**

Discussion Themes

How legal is supporting business innovation in Quebec and helping companies evolve in a risk-on world
How legal departments and law firms are navigating AI and technology
Strategies for building resilient legal teams

STRUCTURE

A late-afternoon, high-impact symposium designed for legal and corporate leaders, featuring:

A panel on the role of legal departments in creating value and driving innovation for their organizations
A panel on some of the most pressing challenges facing legal teams in 2025
A discussion on the opportunities and challenges raised in the first two panels
A networking reception with curated introductions and informal peer exchange

This in-person event is designed to spark meaningful dialogue and peer learning around business and legal innovation in Québec.

Who’s attending

AGCs, GCs and compliance officers
Corporate leaders
Innovation and technology leaders

THEMES + AGENDA

3:30 - 3:35 PM | WELCOME + OPENING REMARKS

Setting the stage: Business innovation and legal realities in 2025.

Head of Legal Operations and Compliance, Lavery

CEO + Founder, The Legal Innovation Forum

Strategic Partnership Lead, The Legal Innovation Forum

3:35 - 4:20 pm | QUEBEC’S ECONOMIC INNOVATION STORY: the legal side of things

Featuring Lavery CEO Anik Trudel in conversation with legal leaders from some of Quebec’s most dynamic businesses, this panel will explore the role legal teams are playing to support business growth and innovation.

Chair

Chief Executive Officer, Lavery

Vice President Legal Affairs, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Pharmascience

General Counsel, AtkinsRéalis

Vice President – Legal Affairs and Chief Governance Officer, Hydro-Québec

4:20 - 4:25 PM | ELEVATOR PITCH: Alexa Translations

4:25 - 4:40 PM | Networking Break

4:40 - 5:25 PM | BUILDING THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT OF 2030

Featuring Loïc Berdnikoff, Lavery’s Chief Privacy Officer and Chief of Legal Operations and Conformity, in conversation with leaders from Quebec’s business and legal sectors, this panel will explore some of the challenges legal teams face in:

Navigating AI and technology
Building up resilient teams
Helping their business partners evolve in a risk-on world

Chair

Head of Legal Operations and Compliance, Lavery

Senior Director, Legal Affairs, La Caisse

Senior Director, Legal Affairs, Énergie Valero

Director of Legal Affairs and Investments and Associate Corporate Secretary, Fonds de solidarité FTQ

Leader, Legal Business Solutions, Eastern Canada, PwC

5:25 - 5:28 PM | ELEVATOR PITCH: ClauseBase

5:28 - 5:31 PM | ELEVATOR PITCH: Legal Suite

5:31 - 6:01 PM | GROUP DISCUSSION

A robust conversation between all attendees on the challenges and opportunities discussed during the panels:

The role of legal teams in supporting business growth and innovation and helping their organizations thrive in a risk-on world
Leveraging AI and technology for legal and business success
How to build resilient legal teams

6:01 - 6:04 PM | ELEVATOR PITCH: PwC

6:04 - 6:07 PM | ELEVATOR PITCH: Multiverse

6:07 - 7:00 PM | CLOSING REMARKS + NETWORKING RECEPTION

our sponsors

Founding Partner

GOLD SPONSORS

The Legal Innovation Forum Chicago 2025

HALF-DAY FORUM: CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE CENTER

This program has been approved for 3.50 Illinois MCLE general credit hours

OVERVIEW

The Legal Innovation Forum is bringing its flagship forum to Chicago on November 13, 2025.

This half-day forum is centered on its unifying theme: Navigating disruption in a risk-on era.

The legal ecosystem and the broader business world are undergoing a profound transformation driven by a wealth of factors including the rapid rise of generative AI, financial pressure, political unrest, globalization, shifting client expectations, and increasing risk and regulatory complexity.

Generational shifts, evolving workplace dynamics, and conflicting perspectives between legal professionals and their third party partners are creating further challenges, while also presenting new opportunities for collaboration and innovation within the legal ecosystem.

This year’s forum will shine a light on the dynamics at play at the intersection of business, innovation and law, and will reveal the skills needed to be successful in the evolving legal profession. By combining legal acumen with business awareness, tech expertise and emotional intelligence, Chicago legal professionals will redefine the industry and deliver more innovative, client-centered solutions.

PURPOSE OF FORUM

Review key drivers and trends influencing the shifting dynamics of the legal ecosystem

Uncover new business models shaping the legal industry and learn how practitioners can embrace agile strategies to stay competitive and relevant
Look at best practices in law firms, legal departments and their third-party partners for driving business resilience through innovative thinking
Create a network of leading legal innovators to share knowledge and experiences to help drive change in the legal ecosystem and the organizations they support

Discussion Themes

Half-Day Forum | November 13, 2025. 11:45 am to 6:00 pm:

Innovative Leadership in a Rapidly Changing World: How are legal leaders redefining their role amid disruption and rising complexity?
Beyond the Hype: AI and the Business of Law How is AI giving law firms and legal departments a competitive edge?
The Complexity Mandate: Legal’s Expanding Role in Digital Risk + Regulation: How is legal leading in an era of intensifying
complexity and compliance?
Globalization’s Second Draft: Trade, Supply Chains + Legal Risk in a New World Order How are legal teams managing risk across
borders and supply chains?
Risk, Resilience + Reinvention: Leading Through Change: How are legal functions transforming to lead through uncertainty?

Who’s attending

150+ high-level decision-makers from legal departments, law firms and third party partners from across the US and overseas, including the below titles:

Legal departments: General counsel, associate/assistant general counsel, in-house counsel, legal operations professionals

Law firms: Heads of innovation, knowledge management, senior partners, COO, CIO, chief client officers

Tickets:

Free to attend

For more information contact jacquie@adbinsights.com

THEMES + AGENDA

11:45-12:10 PM | REGISTRATION + NETWORKING LUNCH

In association with:

12:10-12:20 PM | OPENING REMARKS

12:20-1:05 PM - Panel | Beyond the hype: AI and the Business of law

In association with:

AI is no longer theoretical; it’s reshaping legal work today. This session examines how legal departments and law firms are applying AI across workflows, addressing the real-world challenges of data security and risk, and collaborating to adopt AI responsibly and ethically.

Exploring the realities of how AI is actually impacting legal workflows and reshaping the business model of legal services
Addressing legal risk, data security in generative AI’s real-world applications
How in-house teams and law firms are collaborating to ensure ethical and responsible AI adoption

Vice President - Legal Practice and Productivity, Thomson Reuters

Sr. Counsel and Director of eDiscovery Operations, Walgreens Co.

Director of Applied AI, Reed Smith LLP

Founder, Juris Tech Advisors

Chair

Vice President of Growth, ClauseBase

1:10-1:15 PM - ELEVATOR PITCH | Alexa Translations

1:20-2:05 PM - Panel | Risk, Resilience + Reinvention: Leading Through Change

In association with:

In a high-risk, high-opportunity environment, legal leaders must do more than respond. They must reinvent. This session focuses on how legal functions can drive innovation, strengthen organizational resilience, and build the next generation of legal leadership.

Strategies to support the business in risk-on environments
Turning uncertainty into opportunity through innovative legal leadership
Developing the next generation of legal talent in a changing ecosystem

Partner & General Counsel, Kearney

Assistant General Counsel, JPMorgan Chase

Director of Global Employee Relations Strategy, McDonald’s

Co-Founder & CRO, Spellbook

Chair

Legal Risk and Compliance Advisor

2:05-2:10 PM - ELEVATOR PITCH | SPELLBOOK

2:15-2:50 PM - Panel | Globalization’s Second Draft: Trade, Supply Chains + Legal Risk in a New World Order

In association with:

As trade dynamics shift and global supply chains evolve, legal leaders are playing a critical role in helping businesses stay agile and resilient. This session explores how legal teams are managing cross-border risk, navigating regulatory change, and supporting strategic realignment in an uncertain global context.

Legal leaders on helping businesses stay resilient amid evolving trade policies and cross-border realignments
Practical approaches for contract management, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation
Lawyers as strategic advisors to the business in an unpredictable global landscape

General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Power Solutions International

Trade Compliance Partner, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath

General Counsel and Corporate Secretary / Chief Administrative Officer, CSC Generation

Chair

Leading Strategic Growth & Business Development - North America, Multiverse Computing

2:50-2:55 PM - ELEVATOR PITCH | MULTIVERSE

2:55-3:00 PM - ELEVATOR PITCH | LEGORA

3:00-3:25 PM - Networking Break

In association with:

3:25-4:00 PM - Fireside Chat | Innovative Leadership in a Rapidly Changing World

In association with:

In a time of constant disruption and rising complexity, in-house counsel are being called upon to lead in new and strategic ways. This candid conversation explores how today’s legal leaders are balancing immediate business needs with long-term resilience, while redefining the legal function as a driver of opportunity, insight, and value.

How in-house counsel are navigating today’s cascading risk landscape
Balancing business demands with long-term resilience
Redefining the role of the legal functions to help them seize opportunities and navigate disruption

General Counsel, Corporate Secretary & Privacy Officer, The Jellyvision Lab

Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, iManage

General Counsel, Abt Electronics

Chair

Founder + CEO, ADB Insights - The Legal Innovation Forum

4:00-4:05 PM - ELEVATOR PITCH | co-flo enterpirse

4:05-4:10 PM - ELEVATOR PITCH | FILEVINE

4:15-5:00 PM - PANEL | THE COMPLEXITY MANDATE: LEGAL'S EXPANDING ROLE IN DIGITAL RISK + REGULATION

In association with:

From data privacy and cybersecurity to AI governance and multi-jurisdictional compliance, legal teams are at the center of a fast-evolving risk landscape. This panel explores how legal functions are not only adapting, but also leading, by shaping the data foundations, workflows, and governance structures needed to navigate digital and regulatory complexity.

Key themes:

Managing an increasingly complex digital risk environment
How legal is driving enterprise readiness on data, privacy, cybersecurity, and AI adoption
Regulatory shifts across multiple jurisdictions and future-proofing operations through smarter systems and process design

Associate General Counsel, IBM Corporation

General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Filevine

Former SVP & General Counsel, Allstate Insurance Company

Partner, Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg

Chair

President & CEO, Unbiased Consulting LLC

5:00-6:00 PM - CLOSING REMARKS + NETWORKING RECEPTION

In association with:

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Global Innovators Legal Innovation Symposium

in association with

OVERVIEW

In association with Laurel AI, the Legal Innovation Forum presents an exclusive symposium:

The Innovative Law Firm:
Harnessing the Transformative Power of Firm Data + AI

As the legal world converges in Toronto this week, join a select group of legal leaders for a high-impact symposium, exploring how AI is reshaping the law firm commercial model – and what comes next.

Hosted by The Legal Innovation Forum in partnership with Laurel AI, this exclusive event will bring together some 40 senior legal professionals for candid dialogue, strategic insights, and meaningful peer exchange, all designed to unpack one of the most pressing challenges facing the legal profession today.

Structure + Audience

The symposium will follow the Chatham House Rule, encouraging open and candid exchange.
A fireside chat on the potential for AI to transform the law firm model will be followed by in-depth roundtable discussions between peers and informal networking.
Networking lunch: Food and refreshments will be provided.

Who’s attending

Heads of legal operations, innovation, and knowledge management
Law firm partners and leaders focused on client service and tech transformation
Delegates attending the IBA Annual Conference seeking to engage in strategic dialogue

Why attend

Engage in meaningful discussions on the future of legal business models
Hear directly from AI innovators and legal tech leaders
Leverage the IBA conference environment to build global connections with legal leaders in the sector
Leave with actionable insights to shape your strategy for 2026 and beyond

Key Themes

The impact: How is AI transforming the business of law?
The opportunities: How is AI being deployed in firms today? And how could it be further leveraged to build stronger teams and businesses?
Looking to the horizon: AI and AGI, now and in the future

Themes + Agenda

11:30-11:50 AM | Registration + Networking Lunch

11:50 AM | Opening Remarks

Founder + CEO, ADB Insights

Co-Founder, Laurel

11:55 AM - 12:40 PM | PANEL DISCUSSION: The Law Firm of 2030

Chair

Founder + CEO, ADB Insights

Co-Founder, Laurel

Founding Partner, Siskind Susser

Partner, Nishith Desai Associates

National Director, BLG Beyond and National Leader, BLG Beyond Legal Talent, BLG Beyond

12:40 - 1:00 PM Open Discussion

1:00 - 1:30 PM | Networking

Leading at the intersection of business + law + the business of law.

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Global Innovators Trade Roundtable

in association with

OVERVIEW

As globalization enters a new era shaped by geopolitical shifts, regulatory fragmentation, technological disruption, and economic volatility, traditional approaches to international trade are no longer sufficient. This roundtable will explore how governments, legal practitioners, and business leaders can collaborate to shape a modern framework for cross-border trade, investment, and dispute resolution.

The UK is Canada’s largest trading partner in Europe, yet the two countries still operate without a formal bilateral trade agreement. With increasing alignment around democratic values, innovation, and regulatory ambition – particularly in ESG and tech – there is a strong foundation for deeper collaboration.

This roundtable will examine what a second draft of globalization might look like between Canada and the UK and how lawyers and government leaders can lead the way. This exclusive event offers a unique opportunity to engage in focused dialogue with decision-makers across borders and industries.

Structure + Format

The roundtable will follow the Chatham House Rule, encouraging open and candid exchange.

Participants will engage in a two-hour discussion, with Q&A and informal networking.

Why attend

Join a curated group of senior professionals for high-value, cross-border dialogue
Gain strategic insights into the evolving trade landscape between
Canada and the UK – and what it means for legal, regulatory, and corporate decision-making
Learn how legal technology and AI are transforming international legal practice, from contract negotiation to risk management
Build global connections with legal leaders

Who’s Attending

UK delegation members who work in global mobility, regulation + compliance, fraud + finance, or litigation
International corporate, trade and disputes lawyers
General counsel from industry and investment sector
UK/Canadian/US government and regulatory voices
Select industry and investment voices
Technology lawyers

Key Themes

How evolving global trade dynamics are reshaping corporate transactions and investment strategies
The case for stronger Canada-UK trade alignment and legal cooperation – with or without a formal trade agreement
The growing role of legal counsel in managing geopolitical, ESG, regulatory, and reputational risk
The impact of emerging technologies, AI, and data governance on cross-border legal practice: Ethical, regulatory, and practical considerations
Navigating the landscape for international dispute resolution, fraud enforcement + litigation risk
Managing capital markets and investment risks across borders

Leading at the intersection of business + law + the business of law.

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Global Innovators Critical Minerals Symposium

in association with

OVERVIEW

In association with the UK Government’s Toronto IBA programme, The Legal Innovation Forum presents an exclusive symposium:

Mining, energy, and capital markets:
Navigating legal risk + resilience in an evolving operating landscape

As part of the UK Government’s GREAT Legal Services Programme at the International Bar Association Annual Conference, this exclusive Toronto symposium will bring together senior legal, regulatory, and business leaders to explore legal risk and opportunity across the mining, energy, and capital markets sectors, with a particular focus on Canada.

The symposium brings together the UK delegation with international and national peers for a high-level, off-the-record discussion that blends legal insight with strategic foresight.

Timed to coincide with the IBA’s global gathering of 5,000+ legal professionals, this exclusive event offers a unique opportunity to engage in focused dialogue with decision-makers across borders and industries.

Structure + Audience

The symposium will follow the Chatham House Rule, encouraging open and candid exchange.
Participants will engage in a two-hour discussion, with Q&A and informal networking.
A light lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Who’s attending

Canadian, UK, US and international law firms (mining, energy, litigation, ESG)
In-house counsel from the energy, mining, banking, and infrastructure sectors
Regulatory experts and business leaders in global mining and capital markets

Key Themes

Drivers + trends in the mining, energy and infrastructure sectors in North America
Fast-tracking projects while respecting the rights of First Nations and other stakeholders
Effectively navigating the disputes landscape in the global mining sector
Funding projects via domestic and international capital markets

Themes + Agenda

11:30 - 11:45 AM | Registration + Networking

11:45 - 11:50 AM | Welcome + Opening Remarks

Founder + CEO, ADB Insights

11:50 AM - 12:20 PM | Panel: The Race for Critical Minerals Security in North America

This 30-minute panel will explore the key drivers and emerging trends shaping the mining and mineral processing sectors across North America, examining how these industries are evolving in response to market demands, regulatory changes, and the push to build a secure Western supply chain. The discussion will address the critical balance between fast-tracking project development and respecting Indigenous and other stakeholder rights, highlighting best practices for meaningful consultation and partnership in the wake of Bill C-5. Panelists will also provide insights into effectively navigating the disputes landscape in the global mining sector. Finally, the session will cover strategies for funding projects in Canada and abroad, including how Canadian governments are innovating to support the industry.

Chair

Partner, Business Law | National Client Relationship Ambassador and Group Head, ESG and Sustainability

Assistant Deputy Minister, Mines and Minerals Division, Ontario Ministry of Mines

Partner, Co-Head, Environment and Indigenous, McMillan LLP

CEO, Surge Copper Corp.

Director of Operations, Canadian Critical Minerals & Materials Alliance

12:20 to 12:55 PM | Facilitated Group Discussion

This 25-minute group discussion will allow attendees a chance to ask the speakers their questions and dive deeper into the key themes broached during the panel.

Founder + CEO, ADB Insights

12:55 to 1:00 PM | Closing Remarks

Founder + CEO, ADB Insights

IN ASSOCIATION WITH

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS

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