The legal industry isn’t just evolving—it’s accelerating. As artificial intelligence and emerging technologies redefine how legal professionals work, staying ahead is no longer an advantage; it’s essential. On November 26th, Toronto will host the first-ever Future Lawyer Canada event at the Aird & Berlis offices, bringing together Canada’s most forward-thinking lawyers, technologists, and industry leaders […]
Inside Alexi’s Mission to Power the Future of Legal Work
When Mark Doble founded Alexi in 2017, his goal wasn’t to replace lawyers with AI — it was to help firms build lasting competitive advantage through it. Having seen firsthand how inefficiency and fragmentation slowed legal work, he set out to create technology that would empower lawyers, not displace them. Today, Alexi enables leading law […]
McCarthy Tétrault Launches AI-Driven Transactional Division Led by Sahil Zaman
McCarthy Tétrault has appointed legal tech veteran Sahil Zaman to lead a new division focused on automating and streamlining transactional legal work — a move that underscores the firm’s growing investment in artificial intelligence and operational innovation. According to Zaman, the new group will merge legal work automation with business building, integrating AI tools, software […]
LawQi Founder Colin Lachance Brings Hands-On AI Learning to the Legal Profession
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the practice of law, one Canadian innovator is determined to ensure no lawyer is left behind. Colin Lachance, principal consultant at PGYA and co-founder of LawQi, is leading an ambitious effort to make AI education accessible, affordable, and practical for every lawyer — from solo practitioners to large firms. […]
Clio Receives Regulatory Approval for vLex Acquisition
Vancouver-headquartered legaltech leader Clio has received regulatory approval for its proposed acquisition of global legal research platform vLex. This marks an important milestone toward what is expected to become the largest acquisition in legal technology history. Clio’s CEO and Founder Jack Newton announced the news on stage at the BC Tech Association’s Technology Impact Awards, […]