From AI disruption to evolving client demands, the legal profession is being reshaped—and the Canadian Legal Summit is where Canada's legal leaders come to chart what's next. With sessions running across the Main Stage, Tech & Innovation Stage, and Content Lounges, attendees can choose the conversations and experiences most relevant to their role, practice, and goals.
MAIN AGENDA STAGE
Explore the big-picture trends shaping the legal profession—from leadership and firm strategy to emerging legal frontiers and changing client expectations. Featuring keynote talks and panel discussions with industry leaders, this stage delivers powerful insights for those navigating change at the highest level.
Arun KrishnamurtiSenior Counsel Google Canada
Nikki Gershbain Founder and CEO IDEA Consulting
Rustam Juma
General Counsel Volkswagen Group Canada
Dr. Traci Cipriano Assistant Clinical Professor, Dept of Psychiatry Yale School of Medicine
TECH & INNOVATION STAGE
See legal tech in action through live demos and expert-led sessions on AI, automation, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. This stage focuses on how emerging technologies are being applied in real practice to increase efficiency, compliance, and client service.
Hilary Stedwell Senior Legal Counsel Greater Toronto Airport Authority
Participate in smaller, interactive sessions that address evolving workplace issues, including burnout, DEI, compensation, and flexibility. Designed for open dialogue, these discussions offer practical takeaways and peer-to-peer learning on the human side of legal work.
Michael Bowmile
VP, General Counsel Coca-Cola Canada Bottling
Cheryl Foy
President
Strategic
Governance
Sandeep Tatla
Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader and Executive Coach
Breanna Needham Founder and Lawyer Luceo Legal
Check the full agenda here to know more about the sessions and current speaker lineup.
Secure your spot and be part of the conversations shaping the future of law. Don't wait! Prices increase after July 11, so this is your best chance to save!
This program contains 4 hours and 45 minutes of Professionalism Content & 1 hour and 20 minutes of EDI Professionalism Content by Law Society of Ontario.
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