Program Directors
Max Jarvie
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
Susan Lindsay
Counsel, Law Commission of Ontario
Confidently govern in the age of AI.
AI is reshaping risk, regulation and decision-making across every organization. Get the practical tools to govern AI responsibly – combining legal insight, real-world application and hands-on learning so you can capably advise, oversee and manage AI across its lifecycle.
Artificial intelligence is transforming how organizations operate – often faster than laws and governance frameworks can keep up. This new, five-day certificate from OsgoodePD equips professionals with the knowledge and practical tools needed to effectively govern AI from risk assessment to regulatory analysis to post-deployment. Through a blend of expert-led sessions and hands-on, applied learning, you will learn how to navigate evolving legal requirements, assess and mitigate risk, build defensible governance frameworks and respond to real-world challenges. Walk away with a complete, practical governance toolkit – and the confidence to lead in an AI-driven world.
Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.
What You’ll Learn
Understand how AI technologies work, including generative and agentic systems, and their key risks
Apply governance frameworks and principles to real-world AI use cases
Interpret the evolving AI legal and regulatory landscape in Canada and globally
Identify legal, ethical, and governance risks, including bias, privacy, human rights, and security concerns
Design and implement governance structures, controls, and lifecycle processes for AI systems
Get the latest on employment, liability and organizational risk considerations
Evaluate terms in AI vendor contracts, including how to handle IP
Identify material risks through structured AI risk assessments
Synthesize legal, technical, and governance considerations into practical recommendations
Produce a complete AI governance case file for organizational use
Who Should Attend
Lawyers interested or advising on artificial intelligence (AI), technology, privacy, data security
In-house counsel
Governance, compliance, internal audit and risk management professionals
Government and regulatory counsel or representatives
Privacy, information, security and technology officers
Senior executives with oversight responsibility for AI risk and strategy
Consultants and advisors supporting organizations on AI, risk or governance
Professionals in a managerial, executive or director position looking to increase their knowledge of artificial intelligence governance
Faculty
Program Directors
Max Jarvie
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
Susan Lindsay
Counsel, Law Commission of Ontario
Advisory Board
Maura Grossman
Professor of Law and Computer Science, University of Waterloo
Jon Penney
Professor, Osgoode Hall Law School
Rob Straker
Executive Director – AI, Data & Analytics, KPMG Canada
Register
Jan 19, 26 & Feb 2, 9 & 16, 2027
Please note: The in-person participation option is available only for Module 5 (February 16).
$3,995 + TAX
Time
January 19, 2027
9:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m (ET)
January 26, 2027
9:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m (ET)
February 2, 2027
9:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m (ET)
February 9, 2027
9:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m (ET)
February 16, 2027
9:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m (ET)
Printable Registration Form
If a downloadable form is required, please contact OsgoodePD@osgoode.yorku.ca.
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Certificate Requirements
To receive an Osgoode Certificate, you must view all program modules (either live or via recorded archive) and successfully complete an online assessment within 30 days of the last module.
CPD and Accreditation
Please Note
Final CPD accreditation has yet to be confirmed. Confirmed hours will be available soon.
Deeper Learning Opportunities
LLMs
Are you a law graduate or an executive/senior professional with at least 5 years of specialized experience? Consider a full-time or part-time LLM degree.
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Do you have an LLB/JD? Consider taking a single LLM course for deeper learning in a specific area of practice – all credits will apply towards a Professional LLM.
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Elise Parr, Program Lawyer
eparr@osgoode.yorku.ca
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Online Technical Requirements
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