CoCounsel Legal: Win in the AI Legal Market

The 2026 Divide: Why AI Adoption Will Separate Thriving Firms From Those Left Behind

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The legal landscape is transforming faster than ever. Small and mid-sized law firms face a critical decision: embrace AI-powered solutions now or risk losing ground to more agile competitors.

Join Thomson Reuters for an exclusive 1-hour webinar designed specifically for Canadian law firm leaders who want to future-proof their practice and safeguard their reputation with an AI solution grounded with trusted content.

This isn't just another product demo—it's a strategic conversation about your firm's survival and growth in an AI-driven legal market.

Agenda:

Francine Goldenberg

Why this moment is different – Francine Goldenberg
The inflection point
The AI divide
The Thomson Reuters Difference
The ROI on AI

Allan Akuziki

CoCounsel Legal Demo
CoCounsel Legal Roadmap

Real Stories from Your Peers – A candid customer panel featuring law firm leaders who've successfully implemented AI solutions and transformed their competitive position.

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Speakers:

Doug Higgins

Hull & Hull (MLF)

Doug Higgins began his career as a litigation associate with Hull & Hull LLP, a leading Canadian firm in the area of Trusts, Estates and Capacity issues.

Doug is now the Chief Innovation Officer with CNSL.ai, a Toronto-based company founded by Ian Hull and Suzana Popovic-Montag, which guides established and growing law firms as they adopt artificial intelligence tools into their practice through secure, ethical, and revenue-focused solutions. Doug draws on his litigation experience and deep understanding of law-firm digital infrastructure and operations from Hull & Hull to deliver CNSL.ai’s training and implementation systems. He guides lawyers and legal staff adopt AI tools practically – with a focus on strengthening client relationships, automating repetitive workflows, and reducing lost time.

Doug is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (Canada) and the Advocates’ Society, and is a proud alumnus of Queen’s University.

Laura Forrest

Laura Forrest is a Project Manager and AI Implementation Co-Lead at Lawson Lundell LLP. Known for her curiosity, strategic thinking, and ability to turn ideas into action, Laura works closely with firm leadership to drive innovation, operational excellence, and AI adoption. She is passionate about helping legal professionals embrace change, build new skills, and create a culture of continuous learning that positions Lawson Lundell LLP for long-term success in an evolving legal landscape.

May Elajami

ME Law (SLF)

Mayssia “May” Elajami is the Founder, CEO, and Principal Litigation Lawyer of ME Law Professional Corporation, a litigation boutique focused on complex commercial disputes, cross-border litigation, insolvency-related proceedings, shareholder conflicts, injunctions, and high-stakes strategic advocacy. She advises entrepreneurs, corporate principals, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, private lenders, investors, and businesses facing matters where significant financial, operational, and reputational interests are at stake.

Her practice is centered on sophisticated litigation requiring decisive strategic judgment, procedural precision, and aggressive execution across multiple forums, including the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Toronto Commercial List, arbitration proceedings, and regulatory tribunals. She is particularly recognized for navigating disputes involving emergency relief, asset preservation, Mareva injunctions, shareholder and governance breakdowns, cross-border enforcement, and complex estate and succession conflicts.

As lead counsel, May oversees matters from strategic inception through motions, discoveries, trial, arbitration, enforcement, and negotiated resolution. Her approach combines courtroom advocacy with commercial realism — focusing not only on legal outcomes, but on protecting leverage, preserving assets, and advancing the broader strategic objectives of her clients.

May has acted in matters involving multi-million-dollar disputes across Ontario and British Columbia, including complex corporate litigation, private international law issues, arbitration proceedings, and urgent injunctive relief. Her litigation style is defined by disciplined preparation, strategic pressure, and the ability to operate effectively in high-stakes environments where timing, positioning, and procedural control are critical.

Under her leadership, ME Law has evolved into a litigation-focused practice serving clients involved in sophisticated commercial, financial, estate, and cross-border disputes, with an increasing emphasis on institutional-grade advocacy, complex enforcement proceedings, and international dispute resolution.

Robert McLauchlin

Chief Information Officer

Burnett Duckworth Palmer

Robert McLauchlin has been working in fields of information management, IT and research for over 20 years. During Robert's career, he has developed a deep understanding of the necessity of collaboration between IT and business. Robert has played a pivotal role in guiding digital transformations, ensuring that technological advancements are aligned with the strategic objectives of organizations.