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IBA Annual Conference Toronto 2025

2 Nov - 7 Nov 2025

Session information

AI's impact on the legal profession: from threat to game-changing advantage

Committee(s)

Section on Public and Professional Interest (Lead)
Bar Issues Commission
IBA Legal Policy & Research Unit

Description

Is your organisation ready for the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution that's already transforming the legal landscape? Drawing from our comprehensive global survey of 350+ legal organisations, this session delivers actionable insights through real-world success stories and strategic approaches from across the legal ecosystem.

You'll discover:

  • Practical AI applications delivering immediate return on investment for legal professionals across practice settings;  
  • Critical steps for law firms, courts, corporate legal departments, and academic institutions to thrive in the AI-driven environment; 
  • Essential strategies to transform your practice, judicial operations, or academic curriculum while protecting stakeholder interests;  
  • And future-proof solutions for workforce development and talent retention across the legal profession

Don't risk falling behind. Join pioneers from the bench and bar who are already leveraging AI to dramatically increase efficiency, enhance service delivery, and drive innovation in legal practice and education.

This session is essential for: 

  • Law firm leaders and practitioners; 
  • Judges and court administrators;
  • Corporate and in-house counsel;
  • Academic leaders and legal educators; 
  • Early-career lawyers;
  • And legal professionals

Leave with a clear action plan to position your organisation for success in the AI era, regardless of your role in the legal ecosystem. Together, we'll explore how AI is reshaping legal practice, judicial decision-making, legal education, and corporate legal operations.