Toronto Panel | The new business of law - new models, entrants and agents of change

As competition grows fiercer with the threat of new market entrants, the legal industry continues to shift and reinvent itself in line with societal changes and client demands.

The evolving business landscape has created new priorities for the legal sector, generating a rise in alternative business models that allow for flexibility and remote or hybrid work.

Legal experts will discuss the evolution of an industry that strives to adapt and thrive in line with a rapidly changing business world - and the risk associated with such changes.

- The shifting legal landscape: Preparing for the rapid rise of new technology, AI, globalization, and an increased focus on mental health, all of which will fundamentally change the practice of law

- Being a change agent: How to catalyze change in your organization through innovative solutions to benefit the business

- Preparing for new market entrants: Staying ahead of the curve to avoid being derailed by new models joining the market

- Risk management in the new era: Mitigating risk that inevitably arises from new business models, without stifling innovation

Speakers:

James Quinn: Co-Founder & CEO, Clarilis (Moderator)

Rob Morris: Chief Operating & Information Officer, BLG

Carla Swansburg: Chief Executive Officer, ClearyX

Anoop Dogra: Managing Partner, Simplex Legal