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.”
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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.
| Substantive | 9h 5m |
|---|---|
| Professionalism | 3h 15m |
| Total | 12h 20m |
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