Apr 07, 2026
In this episode of CL Talk, Canadian Lawyer managing editor Tim Wilbur sits down with Paul Saunders, chief strategy and innovation officer and partner at Stewart McKelvey, to examine how AI is reshaping junior lawyer training. Saunders explains why the automation of grunt work is eroding core skills, why firms must double down on hands-on mentoring and structured apprenticeships, and how law schools and employers should align on daily AI use, pricing literacy, and project management so new lawyers can thrive in an AI-enabled practice.
Jun 16, 2026
Litigator Allison Speigel joins host Tim Wilbur to talk through how a small firm uses flat-fee billing, quick decisions, and plain talk with clients to take on the country's largest firms
Jun 02, 2026
Flex Legal's Erin Cowling joins CL Talk on AI billing fights, the shiny-object trap, and why freelance counsel are senior strategists
May 26, 2026
A candid conversation with one of Canada's leading legal innovators on what AI looks like inside a major firm
May 19, 2026
The retired judge’s memoir lays bare the failures of family and criminal courts
May 05, 2026
A coach, speaker and former Bay Street lawyer on why it is not just about knowing the law
