Join us
Exclusive for CBA members, join our monthly meetings to explore the evolving role of artificial intelligence in the Canadian legal landscape. Each meeting features an expert guest speaker who will lead the conversation, followed by interactive group discussions and opportunities to connect with peers across the profession.
Whether you're just starting or are actively implementing AI in your practice, these meetings are designed to inform, engage, and foster a collaborative community of legal professionals who are navigating these powerful tools together.
Upcoming Events:
Competence and the Duty to Stay Current
Guest Expert: Amy F. Salyzyn, Associate Professor of Law, University of Ottawa
Moderator: Sukhi Dhillon Alberga, Chair, CBA Legal Futures Subcommittee and Founder of Counselurdocs
Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT
Platform: Zoom Meetings
Risk Management
Guest Expert: Daniel J Escott, CEO, Formic AI and PhD Candidate, Osgood Hall | Michael Litchfield, Director, Artificial Intelligence Risk and Regulation Lab, University of Victoria
Moderator: Sukhi Alberga, Chair, CBA Legal Futures Subcommittee and Founder of Counselurdocs
Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST
Platform: Zoom Meetings
Lawyers’ Emotional Intelligence Advantage
Guest Expert: Lana Saleh, Lawyer & Founder, EQ for Lawyers
Moderator: Sukhi Alberga, Chair, CBA Legal Futures Subcommittee and Founder of Counselurdocs
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST
Platform: Zoom Meetings
Access to Justice, Client Communication, and Consent
Guest Expert: Sharon Polsky, MAPP, President of AMINAcorp.ca
Moderator: Sukhi Alberga, Chair, CBA Legal Futures Subcommittee and Founder of Counselurdocs
Date: Monday, March 23, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST
Platform: Zoom Meetings
Confidentiality and Privilege
Guest Expert: Dr. Gideon Christian, University Excellence Research Chair (AI and Law), University of Calgary
Moderator: Sukhi Alberga, Chair, CBA Legal Futures Subcommittee and Founder of Counselurdocs
Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST
Platform: Zoom Meetings
Registrants will receive an Outlook invitation for the monthly series.
