BLG is putting artificial intelligence at the centre of its legal innovation strategy. The national law firm recently created a partner-level role dedicated to innovation and artificial intelligence, appointing Laura Levine as Partner, Innovation and Artificial Intelligence. For Levine, the move signals that AI is no longer being treated as a conventional legal technology project, […]
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BorderPass Reimagines Immigration with AI and Lawyers
As immigration policy grows more complex and global competition for talent intensifies, a new generation of legaltech companies is rethinking how cross-border mobility is delivered. Among them is BorderPass, which is using a hybrid model of generative AI and licensed legal professionals to make immigration services faster, more predictable, and significantly more accessible. At the […]
Ross McNairn on Why Legal AI Can’t Stay Inside Legal
Legal AI is rapidly shifting from experimental tooling to core enterprise infrastructure as corporate legal teams face mounting pressure to manage rising workloads without expanding headcount. Wordsmith is betting that the next phase of legal transformation won’t be built solely for lawyers — but for entire organizations. The Edinburgh-founded company is expanding into Canada at […]
Courtready Co-Founder on Empowering Canadians in the Legal System
Canadians are disadvantaged in the legal system, left to navigate a maze of complex documents and lengthy waits. Courtready, a legal tech company that helps Canadians navigate the legal system with practical tools and educational courses, is on a mission to make the legal system easier to navigate. The company recently launched Courtready’s Court Dates […]
Rethinking the Legal Enterprise: Strategy, Structure, and the Client-Led Era
The legal enterprise is undergoing a fundamental structural shift: moving from a practice-centric structure to a client-led operating model that prioritizes value, speed, and efficiency. This is the central debate at the upcoming Future Lawyer Canada, where Caitriona Robinson, Vice President of Client Engagement at ClearyX, will detail the path forward. With over 15 years […]