Future Lawyer Canada is a premier legal technology conference scheduled for November 24-25, 2026, at the Aird & Berlis Offices in Toronto. This event is part of the Future Lawyer Series, which has successfully engaged legal professionals across the UK, Europe, and the USA. It aims to provide a focused platform for legal practitioners, technologists, and industry leaders to connect, share insights, and drive forward-thinking change within Canada's legal sector.
The conference agenda includes expert presentations, interactive panels, and live demonstrations tailored to the specific needs of Canada's legal ecosystem. Key themes encompass the adoption of AI, automation, and emerging technology solutions, addressing the unique challenges and opportunities faced by Canadian legal teams. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge on navigating the evolving legal technology landscape confidently and strategically.
In addition to the informative sessions, Future Lawyer Canada offers curated networking opportunities, fostering collaboration among senior legal leaders. The event features over 25 distinguished speakers and anticipates more than 250 attendees, providing a dynamic environment for learning, collaboration, and growth. Notable speakers from previous editions include Fiona Brown, Partner at Aird & Berlis LLP, and Andrea Alliston, Partner Knowledge & Practice Innovation at Fasken.
This conference is ideal for law firm partners, in-house counsel, and legal operations professionals seeking to stay at the forefront of legal innovation. By attending, participants will enhance their expertise, build meaningful connections, and position themselves as key drivers of positive change within the Canadian legal landscape.
Speakers(26)
Adriana De Marco
Senior Director, Knowledge Management, Education & Innovation at Stikeman Elliott LLP
Adriana De Marco is the Senior Director of Knowledge Management, Education & Innovation at Stikeman Elliott LLP.
Andrea Alliston
Partner, Knowledge & Practice Innovation at Fasken
Andrea Alliston is a Partner at Fasken, specializing in Knowledge & Practice Innovation, and is the Keynote Speaker for Future Lawyer Canada.
Brent J. Arnold
Founder & Principal at Capstan Legal
Brent J. Arnold is the Founder and Principal of Capstan Legal.
Brian Calalang
Assistant General Counsel at Purolator Inc.
Brian Calalang serves as Assistant General Counsel at Purolator Inc.
Caitriona Robinson
Vice President of Client Engagement at ClearyX
Caitriona Robinson is the Vice President of Client Engagement at ClearyX.
Catherine Bender
E-Discovery Specialist at McLean & Armstrong LLP
Catherine Bender is an E-Discovery Specialist at McLean & Armstrong LLP.
Dan Wardle
Vice President Sales at Spellbook
Dan Wardle is the Vice President of Sales at Spellbook.
Daniel J. Escott
Chief Executive Officer at Formic AI
Daniel J. Escott is the CEO of Formic AI, leading advancements in legal technology.
Farah Ismail
SVP, Chief Legal, Privacy and Compliance Officer at SE Health
Farah Ismail is the Senior Vice President, Chief Legal, Privacy and Compliance Officer at SE Health.
Fiona Brown
Partner at Aird & Berlis LLP
Fiona Brown is a Partner at Aird & Berlis LLP, serving as the Event Chair for Future Lawyer Canada.
Jane Elise Bates
Counsel and Practice Innovation Leader at Cox & Palmer
Jane Elise Bates serves as Counsel and Practice Innovation Leader at Cox & Palmer.
Jessica Rubin
Director, Practice Efficiency & Innovation at Miller Thomson LLP
Jessica Rubin serves as the Director of Practice Efficiency & Innovation at Miller Thomson LLP.
Kristen Lai
Associate General Counsel & Chief Privacy Officer at Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
Kristen Lai serves as Associate General Counsel & Chief Privacy Officer at Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP.
Kristen Pennington
Partner at McMillan LLP
Kristen Pennington is a Partner at McMillan LLP.
Lauren Fishman
Counsel & National Leader, eDiscovery at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG)
Lauren Fishman is Counsel and National Leader of eDiscovery at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP.
Matthew Peters
Partner and National Leader, Transformation at McCarthy Tétrault
Matthew Peters is a Partner and National Leader of Transformation at McCarthy Tétrault.
Olalekan (Wole) Akinremi
Partner at WeirFoulds LLP
Olalekan (Wole) Akinremi is a Partner at WeirFoulds LLP.
Roland Hung
Partner at Torkin Manes LLP
Roland Hung is a Partner at Torkin Manes LLP.
Ronak Shah
Counsel at Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
Ronak Shah is Counsel at Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP.
Ryan MacIsaac
Senior Counsel at Uber
Ryan MacIsaac serves as Senior Counsel at Uber.
Sarah Schultz
Head of Communications at DraftWise
Sarah Schultz is the Head of Communications at DraftWise.
Tali Green
Co-founder & CEO at Goodfact
Tali Green is the Co-founder and CEO of Goodfact.
Tania Djerrahian
Senior Director of Innovation and Knowledge Management at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
Tania Djerrahian is the Senior Director of Innovation and Knowledge Management at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP.
Thomas Bueler-Faudree
Co-Founder at August
Thomas Bueler-Faudree is the Co-Founder of August.
Tiffany Wong
Xavier Beauchamp-Tremblay
Chief Innovation and Transformation Officer at Langlois Lawyers
Xavier Beauchamp-Tremblay is the Chief Innovation and Transformation Officer at Langlois Lawyers.
Event Details
- Date
- November 24-25, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada
- Aird & Berlis Offices, Brookfield Place
- Pricing
- From $1,200
- Audience
- Law firm partners, in-house counsel, legal operations professionals, technologists, and industry leaders.
- Attendees
- 250+
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