THE CANADIAN LEGAL INNOVATION FORUM
2023 Webinar Series
Canadian Legal Innovation Forum Webinar Series returns with its 2023 webinar series. The webinars’ content is comprised of a series of focused, collaborative presentations from experts at law firms, law departments and third party sector service providers focused on key themes related to the intersection of business and law.
The presenters will focus on their innovative approaches to common challenges faced by stakeholders in the sector. They will provide specific examples and case studies of solutions that improve processes, encourage better collaboration and leverage technology to improve legal service delivery.
Structure
Webinars are free to attend
Webinars are accredited for professionalism credits by the LSO and CPD credits from LSBC
Panel discussion format with 3-4 presenters from law firms, in-house counsel and third party partners
Content for the program is highly curated, directed by user demand and provides clear takeaways for end users
Users will be able to access the webinar for free by registering their details
Webinars will be available live or in archived format via Zoom’s webinar platform
Speakers Include
Webinars Available on Demand (Free to View)
Past Webinars
CANLIF InFocus - Estates Law Firms: 2 hour Session
(Wednesday, June 14th - 12:00pm - 2:00pm ET)
Session One: What are the key drivers and trends shaping the estate law landscape across Canada?
Evolving legal trends and rules impacting estate lawyers in major jurisdictions across Canada as well as international ones.
Societal shifts and the impact on estate law. How are estates lawyers addressing and evolving their practices alongside these shifts?
Real world case studies: estate planning, administration and litigation
Speakers:
David Hunter, Partner, Hamilton Duncan
James Bowden, Managing Director. Afridi & Angell Professional Corporation
Marlenne Doss, Partner, Aion Law
Chair: Andrew Bowyer, Founder, Canadian Legal Innovation Forum, ADB Insights
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Session Two: How are estates law firms evolving their business strategies in a competitive marketplace?
Innovation and the estate planning, administration and litigation process. How are emerging digital platforms helping to make firms more efficient and a better user experience for their clients?
Collaboration: how are estate lawyers partnering with other professionals to deliver a better experience and outcomes for their clients?
Addressing financial challenges in estate administration and litigation for beneficiaries and executors
Speakers:
Cindy Williams, Vice-President, Risk Assessment & Lead, BridgePoint Financial
Riyaz Dharamishi, Founder and CEO, Escheatify
Jordan Atin, Counsel, Hull & Hull
Shannon James, Associate, Carscallen LLP
Chair: Heather Suttie, Legal Market Strategy and Management Consulting, Suttie.
Accreditation:
Law Society of Ontario: This program contains 2 hours of Professionalism Content.
Law Society of BC: This program is accredited for 2 hours of CPD.
In association with:
CANLIF InFocus - Family Law Firms: 2 hour session
(Wednesday, March 29th: 12.00pm - 2.00pm ET)
Session One: What are the key drivers and trends shaping the family law landscape across Canada?
Evolving legal trends and rules impacting family lawyers in major jurisdictions: Ontario, Alberta and B.C.
Societal shifts and the impact on family law. How are family lawyers addressing and evolving alongside these shifts?
Access to counsel: approaches to enabling better access to legal services to clients that lack the financial wherewithal
Speakers:
Michael Stangarone, Partner, MacDonald & Partners LLP
Sarah Boulby, Partner, Boulby Weinberg LLP
Steve Benmor,Family Lawyer, Mediator & Arbitrator, Benmor Family Group
Moderator: Amanda Bafaro, Chief Risk Officer + General Counsel, BridgePoint Financial
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Session Two: How are family law firms evolving their business strategies in a competitive marketplace?
Mastering financial risks: how are family law firms addressing financial risks facing them and their clients and what strategies are they implementing to support them?
How is the alignment of people, process and technology helping family law firms get an edge?
Marketing and improving the client experience: what marketing and retention strategies are family law firms implementing successfully and why? And how are they improving the end-user experience for retained clients?
Speakers:
Edward Kirk, Head of NA, Settify
Keri Campion, Legal Risk Analyst, BridgePoint Financial
Iain Sneddon, Partner, Cohen Highley
Colleen O'Brien, Employability Expert & Divorce Coach, Practical Solutions
Moderator: Andrew Bowyer, Founder, The Canadian Legal Innovation Forum
Accreditation:
Law Society of Ontario: This program contains 2 hours of Professionalism Content.
Law Society of BC: This program is accredited for 2 hours of CPD.
In association with:
CANLIF In Focus - Personal Injury Law Firms: 2 hour session
(Wednesday, March 8th: 12.00pm - 2.00pm ET)
Session One: What are the key drivers and trends shaping the landscape for personal injury lawyers across Canada?
Evolving trends + and regulations impacting personal injury lawyers in major jurisdictions: Ontario, Alberta and B.C.
Types of cases/matters that personal injury lawyers are turning their attention to and why? How are societal trends defining these approaches?
Setting a strategic course for your firm: how are you developing, defining and implementing your firm’s strategic vision
Speakers:
Lindsay Charles, Partner, McLeish Orlando
Morgyn Chandler, Managing Partner, Hammerco Lawyers LLP
Matthew Sutton, Partner, Thomson Rogers
Yoni SilbermanPartner Bogoroch & Associates
Moderator: Andrew Bowyer, Founder, The Canadian Legal Innovation Forum
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Session Two: How are personal injury law firms evolving their business strategies in a competitive marketplace
How is the alignment of people, process and technology helping personal injury law firms get an edge?
Managing disbursements and leverage: how are personal injury firms innovating when it comes to better managing disbursements? How is this helping these firms offer better services to their clients and optimize their firms’ profitability and growth potential?
Marketing and improving the client experience: what marketing strategies are personal injury law firms implementing successfully and why? And how are they improving the end-user experience for retained clients
Speakers:
Amanda Bafaro, Chief Risk Officer, BridgePoint Financial
Andrew Leroy Rudder, Owner & Civil Litigation Lawyer, RudderLawGroup
Daniel Michaelson, Partner, Neinstein Personal Injury Lawyers
Stuart Grodinsky, Business Operations Consultant, The Process Fixer
Moderator: Andrew Bowyer, Founder, The Canadian Legal Innovation Forum
Accreditation:
Law Society of Ontario: This program contains 2 hours of Professionalism Content.
Law Society of BC: This program is accredited for 2 hours of CPD.
In association with:
