Running a Small Firm in 2026: What's Changing – and What Actually Matters

Canada's small law firms are navigating one of the most consequential periods of change in recent memory. Shifting client expectations, tightening margins, and a rapidly evolving regulatory environment are reshaping how boutique and sole practitioner firms operate. For Canadian lawyers running smaller practices, keeping pace with what is changing – and separating what actually matters from what merely makes noise – has never been more important. 

This on-demand session, presented live at the Canadian Legal Summit in Toronto, brings together experienced practitioners and legal industry experts for a candid discussion on the realities of running a small firm in 2026. The conversation goes beyond the headlines – offering practical perspectives on the decisions making a genuine difference, the shifts already under way across the profession, and how technology and practice management can help smaller firms compete and grow. 

Key takeaways from this session: 

• The technology and practice management shifts reshaping small firm operations in Canada 
• How client expectations have evolved – and what it means for how you deliver legal services 
• The regulatory and compliance considerations most relevant to boutique and sole practitioner firms 
• Practical approaches to workflow, staffing, and client service that are working right now 
• How the right practice management platform can reduce administrative burden and strengthen profitability 

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