Speaker: Colin Lachance, PGYA Consulting, Legal AI Coaching and Consulting 

Curious about Artificial Intelligence (AI) but not sure where to start? This beginner‑friendly session offers a supportive, approachable introduction. What is AI? How does it work? And why is it becoming an essential tool in today’s daily life and workplaces? No technical background is required to attend this session and every question is welcome.

Through practical examples, live demonstrations and straightforward explanations, our expert instructor and moderators will demonstrate how AI can help you work more efficiently, spark creativity, and solve everyday problems.

We’ll also discuss how to use AI safely and responsibly, including its strengths, limitations, and common pitfalls. If you’re completely new to AI or have only tried it fleetingly, this session will inform you and give you the confidence to begin your AI journey.

Colin Lachance is a builder (Compass, LIDI, Jurisage, LawQi), a leader (CanLII, vLex, Ontario Bar Association) and a long-time student, collaborator, instigator and influencer in legal AI and innovation circles, and has been recognized by the American Bar Association Journal as a “Legal Rebel,” as a Fastcase50 innovator, and a Canadian Lawyer Magazine “Top 25 Most Influential” lawyer.

He is a frequent writer and speaker on legal tech/information/innovation topics, and is highly active in supporting the development of legal information and technology projects. Previous roles included senior legal, advocacy, marketing, and lobbying roles in the telecommunications industry.