Vancouver Lunch and Learn: AI Rapid-Fire for In-House Counsel

Join MLT Aikins and Counselwell for a free, in-person lunch and learn seminar on April 16, 2026, designed exclusively for in-house counsel seeking practical real-world insights on artificial intelligence in legal practice.
Join us for a rapid-fire look at how AI is reshaping day-to-day legal practice as MLT Aikins lawyers Graham Christie, Tom Hakemi and Riley Graydon lead a practical session focused on how AI is changing the game for employment, litigation and corporate transactions and how lawyers are preparing their organizations.

Event details:
- Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
- Time: 12–1:30 p.m.
- Location: MLT Aikins Vancouver office
There is no charge for the event, but registration and Counselwell Core membership (free) is required. Learn more and register now.
Agenda:
Rapid Fire 1: Labour & Employment – AI in the Workplace
Workplace AI and the key issues facing employers – with Graham Christie
- Current legal landscape (Canada)
- Key employer risks
- Special contexts
- AI acceptable use policies
Rapid Fire 2: Litigation, Investigations and Competition Exposure
How AI affects competition law exposure and is accelerating and complicating litigation and investigations – with Tom Hakemi
- Evidence risks: Deepfakes, authenticity challenges, metadata concerns
- Protecting privilege when using AI tools
- Algorithmic collusion: When pricing tools cross into Competition Act territory
- Using AI internally for compliance, merger prep and strategic assessment
Rapid Fire 3: Corporate Transactions – Efficiencies and Risks
How AI can be used for corporate transactions – with Riley Graydon
- Modernizing the deal: From manual review to AI auditing
- Logistics and the “zero-admin” closing room
- Ethics and professional responsibility in BC


