Program Chairs

Brent Arnold

INQ Law

Max Jarvie

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

Artificial intelligence continues to transform the way people do business and practice law.

Rapid innovation brings with it a multitude of novel and complex legal issues, challenges and risks. It is imperative that organizations – and their advisors – stay current on important legal and technological developments, key trends and best practices, so they can use AI responsibly and effectively.

Two intensive days – updated for 2026!

Join a faculty of technical and legal experts who will help you decode need-to-know developments and updates involving AI and the law, including realistic guidance on how to navigate the shifting AI regulatory framework in Canada and abroad. You will receive up-to-date practical legal knowledge and tools to help you create compliance frameworks and policies and manage risk for your client or organization in a changing world.

Can’t Make the Date? Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.

What You’ll Learn

Understand the latest advancements in AI technology and the practical implications for legal practice and business

Assess emerging AI trends, including agentic AI and evolving use cases

Navigate the rapidly evolving AI regulatory landscape in Canada and globally

Identify key legal, regulatory and governance risks associated with AI deployment and use

Develop effective AI governance frameworks, internal policies and risk management strategies

Apply best practices for selecting, implementing and using AI tools in both large and small organizations

Evaluate intellectual property issues related to AI-generated content

Mitigate cybersecurity risks associated with AI systems and emerging technologies

Analyze the impact of AI on the justice system, including liability, evidentiary challenges and procedural developments

Unpack AI procurement and commercial agreements, including key considerations related to data

Recognize professional responsibility issues, including privilege and the risks of AI “hallucinations” in legal practice

Strengthen your AI prompt engineering skills to improve accuracy, reliability and efficiency in outputs

Understand and manage the risk of AI-driven manipulation and disinformation, including deepfakes, deceptive marketing practices and competition law issues

Who Should Attend

Lawyers interested or advising on artificial intelligence (AI), technology, privacy, data security, intellectual property law

In-house counsel

Government and regulatory counsel or representatives

Compliance and risk management professionals

Privacy, information, security and technology officers

Professionals in a managerial, executive or director position looking to increase their knowledge of artificial intelligence

Faculty

Program Chairs

Brent Arnold

INQ Law

Max Jarvie

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

Allan Horne

The Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation

“This is a difficult and fast changing topic and the speakers assembled provided excellent guidance.”

Register

Oct 27-28, 2026

$1895 + TAX

Time

Oct 27-28, 2026
9:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m (ET)

Nov 26-27, 2026

$1895 + TAX

Time

Nov 26-27, 2026
9:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m (ET)

Printable registration form

If a downloadable form is required, please contact OsgoodePD@osgoode.yorku.ca.

“Is financial assistance or funding available?”

As law evolves, we know how important it is to stay up to date. We also understand the financial implications of continuously upgrading your professional skills and knowledge. For more information on available options, including Job Grants, OSAP, please visit:

Carmelina DiMondo

Course Director in Business Ethics, York University

“Quality of all speakers was excellent, as well we PPTs and materials.”

CPD and Accreditation

Please Note

The hours below are for the 2025 iteration of the program and should be used as an estimate only. Confirmed hours will be available soon.

OsgoodePD is an accredited provider with the LSO, the Law Society of BC and NY CLE Board. Select your location to view the eligible hours you may claim.

CPD Hours
Format
Contact us for inquiries about other provinces.
Substantive 9h 5m
Professionalism3h 15m
Total12h 20m

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