Artificial Intelligence Masterclass Series 2025

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In this six-part series, we will explore the transformative potential of AI, and dive into the key risks and opportunities it presents across all areas of the legal ecosystem. Learn how to harness the power of ai to enhance your legal department or law firm, while mitigating risk.

  • Free to attend
  • This series is under consideration for the following accreditations:
    • Law Society of BC: This program is accredited for 3.00 hours of CPD
    • The Law Society of Ontario: This program contains 3:00 hours of Professionalism Content
    • The Florida Bar: Approved for CLE credits: General CLE credits: 3.5, Technology CLE credits: 3.5
    • The North Carolina State Bar: Approved for 3:00 hours of CLE credit
    • The State Bar of Texas: Approved for 3:00 hours of CLE credit
    • The State Bar of Georgia: Under consideration for CLE credits
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Part 1: Creating effective AI prompts to optimize results for your business | April 10, 2025, 12:00 to 1:00 pm ET

  • Designing relevant prompts: Understanding the capabilities and limitations of your Generative AI platform to fully harness its potential
  • Identifying and avoiding hallucinatory answers or biases in data output
  • Live demonstrations: Real-world examples of successful AI generator prompts in action
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IN ASSOCIATION WITH
Justin S. Daniels, Shareholder, Baker Donelson
Justin S. Daniels

Shareholder, Baker Donelson

Ethan Rojhani, Principal, Grant Thornton
Ethan Rojhani

Principal, Grant Thornton

Tina Gill, Practice Area Consultant, LexisNexis
Tina Gill

Practice Area Consultant, LexisNexis Canada

Part 2: AI for large law firms: Embracing the artificial intelligence revolution | April 16, 2025, 12:00 to 1:00 pm ET

  • Best practices for moving from the experimental stage to full integration of effective AI platforms

  • Seamless integration of AI into your firm: Training and motivating lawyers to unlock the benefits of AI

  • Selecting the right technology to align with the strategic goals of your firm – and your clients

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IN ASSOCIATION WITH
Andrew Terrett Founder + CEO, Andrew Terrett Consulting
Andrew Terrett

Founder + CEO, Andrew Terrett Consulting

TANIA DJERRAHIAN Senior Director of Innovation and Knowledge Management, Davies
Tania Djerrahian

Senior Director of Innovation and Knowledge, Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg

Conan Hines
Conan Hines

Director of Practice Innovation, Fried Frank

Timon Sisic
Timon Sisic

Managing Director, Mid + Large Law, LexisNexis Canada

Part 3: AI for in-house legal departments: A practical guide for in-house counsel and their teams | April 30, 2025, 12:00 to 1:00pm ET

  • Key applications of AI for in-house counsel: Which tools will have the greatest impact on workflow?
  • Identifying AI solutions to create efficiencies and streamline processes in your legal department 
  • Collaboration: How can AI tools be used as a catalyst to enhance collaborations with law firms and business partners?
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IN ASSOCIATION WITH
MARIETTE L. CLARDY-DAVIS Assistant VP, assistant general counsel, securities business, Primerica
Mariette Clardy-Davis

AVP Assistant General Counsel Securities Business, Primerica

Melissa LaFlair Head of Law, Compliance and Government Relations Strategy and Operations, Manulife
Melissa LaFlair

Head of Law, Compliance, + Government Relations Strategy + Operations, Manulife

Peter Mangaly
Peter Mangaly

Consultant (Corporate & Public Market), LexisNexis Canada

Part 4: Managing risks and ensuring data protection in the era of AI | TBC

  • What are the potential risks associated with the application of AI and how can we mitigate these risks?

  • Navigating regulatory requirements: Getting ahead of the evolving regulatory frameworks in the US, Canada and the EU.

  • Establishing an AI usage policy and compliance framework to protect the firm or organization from risk

  • Ethical responsibilities and data protection: Ensuring responsible AI deployment

Part 5: AI for small law firms: How to get started without breaking the bank | TBC

  • Identifying and incorporating the right AI platforms to enhance your practice

  • Using automation technology to streamline administrative tasks and improve the client intake experience

  • Navigating cost and governance concerns surrounding new technologies

Part 6: The business case for AI: Getting buy-in from partners and stakeholders | TBC

  • How is AI poised to redefine the legal landscape, reduce costs and boost revenue? 

  • Billing in the era of AI: Is this the end of the billable hour?

  • Analytics: Calculating time saved on routine tasks to improve employee retention rates and client satisfaction

LIF inFocus | Capital Markets Webinar Series

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3-PART WEBINAR SERIES
Free to attend

Law Society of BC: This program is accredited for 1.00 hour of CPD
The Florida Bar: Approved for CLE credits: General CLE credits: 1.0, Technology CLE credits: 1.0
The State Bar of Texas: This program is accredited for 1:00 hour for CLE
The State Bar of Georgia: Under consideration for CLE accreditation
The Law Society of Ontario: Under consideration for CPD accreditation
The North Carolina State Bar: Under consideration for CLE accreditation

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The LIF InFocus: Capital Markets series brings together thought leaders and innovators to distill the critical insights needed to thrive in the ever-evolving North American private equity and venture capital ecosystems.

Join us for immersive discussions on three vital focus areas for change in 2025: The Deal Horizon, Private Equity and VCs, and Mastering AI. Led by expert panelists at the forefront of the legal and business ecosystems, each session will offer crucial insight into mitigating risk and harnessing opportunity in a risk-on world.

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PART 1: THE DEAL LANDSCAPE | MARCH 25, 12:00PM ET

The M&A deal horizon: How the M&A market is evolving in light of new political administrations, both in the  US and globally, interest rates and cost of capital, the new tariff and trade playbook, and shifting valuation expectations.

Market overview: Insights into the most active sectors for deals in 2025 (tech, healthcare, financial services, etc.).

The state of global deal flow: including regional variations and the rise of cross-border deals.

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David Felicissimo
David Felicissimo

General Counsel, Valsoft Corporation

Nigel Rughani
Nigel Rughani

VP Corporate Development, Vertex

Christine Kim
Christine Kim

Associate, Clifford Chance

John Clifford
John Clifford

Partner, McMillan

Marshal Eidinger
Marshall Eidinger

Partner, Bennett Jones

Chair

Andrew Bowyer Founder of Legal Innovation Forum
Andrew Bowyer

Founder + CEO, The Legal Innovation Forum

PART 2: THE EVOLUTION OF THE PRIVATE EQUITY AND VC LANDSCAPE IN 2025 | Q2, TBC

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  • Investment strategy shifts: Key drivers and trends at play across private equity and venture capital.

  • Deal compliance: Legal aspects of structuring deals and navigating exit strategies including regulation.

  • Tech-driven deals: The role of technology and innovation in deal-making, including the use of AI in due diligence.

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PART 3: MASTERING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR TRANSACTIONS IN THE LEGAL SECTOR | Q3, TBC

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    • AI in transactions: AI applications in closings, due diligence, document automation, and contract analysis.

    • Leveraging AI for compliance: How AI can streamline compliance and regulatory processes in M&A and investment deals.

    • AI ethics and regulation: Ethical considerations and regulatory frameworks for AI in legal business.

    • Future proofing and emerging trends: Opportunities and risks for law firms, in-house legal teams, and clients.

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British Columbia Estates Forum 2025

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Free to attend

Law Society of BC: This program is accredited for 1.00 hours of CPD

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In association with Hammerco Lawyers, The Legal Innovation Forum presents the British Columbia Estates Forum.

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Session 1: CASE LAW UPDATES + LITIGATION TRENDS | 12:00 to 12:40PM PT

Litigation in British Columbia’s estates ecosystem is on the rise, driven by evolving demographics, complex family dynamics, and legislative changes. As the Wills, Estates and Succession Act (WESA) continues to shape litigation, disputes over wills and inheritances are becoming more frequent, fueled by increasing wealth transfers, blended families, and challenges of undue influence.

This opening session will outline the latest drivers and trends in litigation, and will review some of the new cases from 2024/2025 to keep you up to date on the development of case law in BC.

  • Case law updates
  • Drivers + trends fueling wills variation claims
  • Rising cases of elder financial abuse: Financial exploitation of vulnerable seniors and misuse of powers of attorney
  • Complex family structures + inheritance disputes: How blended families, estranged relationships, and competing beneficiary claims are contributing to increased litigation
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Session 2: AI IS COMING FOR ESTATES: LEVERAGING OPPORTUNITIES AND DE-RISKING CHALLENGES IN THE AGE OF AI | 12:40 to 1:00PM PT

AI is transforming estate planning and administration by enhancing efficiency, reducing errors, and streamlining complex legal processes. Machine learning algorithms help detect potential risks, such as inconsistencies in estate plans or signs of undue influence. AI is also being used to manage digital assets, ensuring that online accounts and cryptocurrency holdings are properly accounted for in estate plans.

This presentation reveals how AI is reshaping the estates ecosystem in BC by making planning, administration, and litigation more efficient and data-driven.

  • Leveraging AI to streamline the process of drafting wills, trusts and POAs amid the rise of complex family structures
  • How is AI poised to redefine wealth forecasting and tax optimization?
  • Harnessing the latest offerings in AI to enhance your practice and reduce risk in the estate planning process
  • Executor tensions and personal liability
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Session 3: ESTATE PLANNING FOR BENEFICIARIES WITH DISABILITIES: KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR LAWYERS, AND THE ROLE OF THE PUBLIC GUARDIAN AND TRUSTEE | 1:00 to 1:30PM PT

Estate planners must carefully address disability considerations to ensure the long-term financial security and well-being of beneficiaries with disabilities, including appointing responsible trustees or guardians, and planning for future care needs through representation agreements or power of attorney documents.

The Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) of British Columbia also plays a vital role in protecting the interests of individuals who are unable to manage their own financial or legal affairs.

This session examines the role of lawyers and the PGT in guiding families through the estate planning process to protect the needs of a disabled beneficiary.

  • Preserving government benefits: Structuring estate plans to ensure individuals with disabilities retain access to income and support programs
  • Henson Trusts: Understanding trusts that allow assets to be managed for the beneficiary’s benefit without affecting government assistance eligibility
  • Role of the PGT: Protecting financial and legal interests of individuals who cannot manage their own affairs
  • Appointing a responsible trustee: Choosing a reliable trustee to manage assets in the best interest of the beneficiary
  • Future care planning: Planning for long-term care needs

Session 4: VIRTUAL SIMULATION: INTERGENERATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER OF WEALTH | 1:30 to 2:15PM PT

This dynamic session features a roundtable of respected estate advisors who will lead a real-time, interactive simulation examining various scenarios that can arise (and approaches to them) during the unwinding of a complex estate, including:

  • When a person dies: What happens when they have a will versus when they don’t have a will?
  • Navigating tax issues amid the Great Wealth Transfer, and the rise of gifting while living
  • Cross-border estate considerations: Families with assets or beneficiaries in multiple countries must navigate international inheritance laws and reporting requirements.
  • Challenges in estate planning: Complex family structures, varying tax laws, and different financial literacy levels among heirs create planning difficulties
  • Working with a roundtable of advisors

Leveraging Technology to Enhance Legal Practice in Real Estate 2025

  • Free to attend
  • Law Society of BC: This program is accredited for 1.00 hours of CPD
  • This program contains 1.00 hour of professionalism content by The Law Society of Ontario

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OVERVIEW

Digital risk, fraud and identity verification create significant challenges for lawyers in the real estate space, particularly given the rise of remote transactions and digital real estate processes, together with shifting client expectations.

Traditional verification methods, such as physical document reviews and in-person meetings can be time-consuming, prone to human error, and susceptible to inaccuracy in an era of sophisticated cyber crime and fraud.

This webinar explores the growing threat of fraud and digital risk which are shaping legal frameworks in real estate, and offers transformative solutions through live technology demonstrations.

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Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:00PM EST

Drivers + trends in digital risk and fraud which are creating challenges for real estate lawyers ( + shifting client expectations)

Regulatory compliance: Using legal tech solutions to stay compliant with real estate and data protection laws

Navigating evolving law society rules and regulations: DIACC adoption plays a critical role in mitigating risks for real estate lawyers.

Simplifying workflows: Leveraging technology to streamline document management, improve accuracy, and speed up client onboarding with automation tools

Verifying client ID with compliant client ID verification technology: Live demo of IDV technology

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Meet our speakers

Yigal Rifkind, Lawyer, Yigal Rifkind Barrister & Solicito
Yigal Rifkind

Yigal Rifkind Barrister & Solicitor

Daniel La Gamba, Lawyer, LD Law
Daniel La Gamba

Lawyer, LD Law

Benjamin Hughes, Product Manager, LDD
Benjamin Hughes

Product Manager, LDD

Chair

Andrew Bowyer Founder of Legal Innovation Forum
Andrew Bowyer

Founder + CEO, The Legal Innovation Forum

The Business of PI: Boosting success through strategy + partnerships 2024

  • Free to attend
  • Law Society of Ontario: This program contains 1.5 hours of Professionalism Content
  • Law Society of BC: This program is accredited for 1.5 hours of CPD

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Running a successful personal injury law firm requires a carefully executed business plan, including marketing and branding, hiring the right legal professionals, implementing the best technology – and perhaps most importantly, selecting appropriate third-party partners to support your business.

Leading personal injury firms in Canada work closely with insurance companies and tech companies to simplify processes and drive more accurate results.

Hear from our expert panelists as we explore the financial side of running a personal injury firm and the strategies required to stay ahead of the competition and boost the bottom line.

  • Discussion points include:
  • Defining and executing a business strategy for your firm
  • Navigating finances: Ensuring sustainable growth through financial management
  • Working with third-party partners: How to select the best partners + tech providers to support your business goals
  • Relationship building and client communication
Paul Cahill Partner Davidson Cahill Morrison
PAUL CAHILL

Partner, Davidson Cahill Morrison

RIM GREWAL Founder, Valu8er Expert Reports
RIM GREWAL

Founder, Valu8er Expert Reports

SANDRA ZISCKIND Managing partner, Diamond & Diamond
SANDRA ZISCKIND

Managing partner, Diamond & Diamond

NICK ROBSON President, TheJudge
Nick Robson, President, TheJudge Canada

President, TheJudge