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.
Jul 07, 2026
The Epiq Canada managing director on cutting through AI hype and keeping a human in the loop
Jul 03, 2026
Boughton Law president Luca Citton and Meritas legal tech lead Marti Phillips join Tim Wilbur to make the case for 'lawyer fluidity' over academic credentials
Jun 24, 2026
From consent and children's data to IAB Canada's AI standards, and why legal work still needs human oversight
Jun 23, 2026
The Array Canada president on moving fast without losing judgment as evidence volumes spiral out of control
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