BLG's Lisa Chamandy, the first appointed CAIO at a Canadian law firm, talks about generative artificial intelligence risks, opportunities, and adoption practices, and what they mean for lawyers. Has the future of law already begun? https://lnkd.in/gWSKCnyt #BLGPublication #BLG200 #generativeai #futureoflaw
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG)
Law Practice
Toronto, Ontario 36,917 followers
We are BLG: Canada’s Law Firm | Nous sommes BLG, vos avocats au Canada
About us
We are BLG: Canada’s Law Firm. | Nous sommes BLG, vos avocats au Canada. (French version below) Fully bilingual across all practice areas and sectors, BLG excels in Canada’s common and civil law systems. Our five offices operate in Canada’s largest city centres. We offer our clients an established national presence and a global reach through our international network. Outside our walls, we contribute to communities across Canada through our pro bono program, our BLG Reads to Kids literacy program, and supporting our members’ charitable efforts through fundraising and volunteer initiatives. -------------- BLG offre des services entièrement bilingues dans tous les secteurs et domaines de pratique et se démarque autant en droit civil qu’en common law. Nous sommes présents dans cinq grandes villes du Canada. Bien établis à l’échelle nationale, nous possédons également un réseau international qui décuple notre portée. À l’extérieur du cabinet, nous appuyons des collectivités partout au Canada par l’entremise de notre programme de travail bénévole (pro bono) et de BLG, la lecture et les enfants ainsi qu’en favorisant l’engagement de nos membres dans des activités caritatives comme des collectes de fonds et des initiatives bénévoles.
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http://blg.com
External link for Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG)
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- Law Practice
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Toronto, Ontario
- Type
- Partnership
- Founded
- 1823
- Specialties
- Commercial Litigation, Commercial Real Estate, Construction, Corporate Commercial, Expropriation and Regulatory, Financial Services, Health, Insurance & Tort Liability, Intellectual Property, Labour and Employment, Municipal, Securities & Capital Markets, and Tax
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Employees at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG)
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Andrew Sojonky
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Debbie Ford
Strategic Advisor | Business Development | Marketing | Corporate Communications | Brand Enhancement | Executive Coach
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Valérie Dufour
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Wayne Cross
Director of IT Cyber Security and Infrastructure Operations | Industry Thought Leader | Public Speaker | Technology Innovator | Mentor
Updates
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How do we ensure energy transition projects move forward successfully and stay on budget? In this thought-provoking fireside chat, BLG’s Hon. Sonya Savage, KC, ECA, LLM and Energy Disruptors: UNITE CEO Graeme Edge, dive into the importance of partnership in energy transition projects. They explore who should have a seat at the table and the collaborative efforts needed for success, particularly in today’s rapidly evolving energy landscape. Click here to watch the full conversation between Sonya and Graeme: https://lnkd.in/dVTdzyVs BLG lawyers are at The Energy Disruptors: Unite conference, happening in Calgary on October 1 & 2. Let’s connect! #EnergyDisruptors #EDU2024
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As discussions around Canada navigating the road to truth and reconciliation are top of mind, we're catching up with #BLGAlumni Isha Khan, CEO of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, on how the Museum is helping to foster discussions around Canada's colonialist past, uplifting Indigenous voices, and how they are sharing those stories through virtual and in-person exhibits, such as the Witness Blanket. Isha's current role sees her combine her legal background with her passion as a human rights advocate, which she discussed with her former law school classmate BLG Partner Laurie Goldbach in the latest BLG Alumni Spotlight interview. Check out the interview here: https://lnkd.in/enKxKfHr
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The journey to reconciliation requires each of us to look inward to deepen our understanding. That was the message shared by Douglas Sanderson (Amo Binashii) during BLG’s annual webinar honouring National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Douglas is co-author, with Andrew Stobo Sniderman, of Valley of the Birdtail: An Indian Reserve, a White Town, and the Road to Reconciliation. This award-winning book tells the story of two communities—the town of Rossburn and the Waywayseecappo Indian reserve—divided by a beautiful valley and 150 years of racism. It reflects much of what has gone wrong in relations between Indigenous Peoples and non-Indigenous Canadians. It also offers, in the end, an uncommon measure of hope. If you haven’t read it yet, the Valley of the Birdtail offers an excellent opportunity to learn and reflect. Here’s a helpful list of Indigenous-owned bookstores, thanks to Ottawa Public Library where you can get a copy: https://lnkd.in/g-rd8Wu5
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BLG welcomes Nadya Tymochenko and Gillian Tuck Kutarna to the firm as Senior Counsel in our National School Boards Practice group. Nadya and Gillian bring decades of experience advising school boards and educational institutions to our Labour & Employment Group. Together, Nadya and Gillian co-authored "An Educator's Guide to Internet and Social Media in the Classroom", a key text for educators, administrators, and others in the education field dealing with the use and risks of the internet and social media. #LegalTalent #EmploymentLaw https://lnkd.in/gYbRPJFx
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It’s Chambers Day…and we’re in the mood to celebrate! A big thank you to our clients, peers and Chambers and Partners editors for recognizing BLG in its 2025 guide to the best lawyers and law firms in Canada: - 123 lawyers - 55 practice areas - 12 Band 1 practices - 12 Band 1 lawyers - 13 Up and Coming lawyers - 4 Associates to Watch - 22 new rankings - 19 improved rankings Congratulations to the 19 BLG lawyers ranked for the first time in the 2025 Guide: Julie Bogle Aaron Bowler Noah Burshtein Karine Chênevert, Ad. E. Lee English Galen Flaherty Sarah Gardiner Laurie Goldbach Ian Graf Anna Marrison Patrice Martin Graeme Martindale Hugh Meighen Shane Morganstein Caitlin Sainsbury Graham Splawski Isaac Tang Edona Vila See all our rankings here: https://lnkd.in/e46M_hU #ChambersAndPartners #ChambersCanada2025
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There is no denying the energy transition is underway. Recently, BLG’s Hon. Sonya Savage, KC, ECA, LLM sat down with Energy Disruptors: Unite CEO, Graeme Edge, to discuss the pace of change in the energy industry, financial requirements, and the innovation necessary for the transition to succeed. In this insightful conversation, Sonya and Graeme explore what is needed from governments and industry players to keep our energy transition on track, how consultation with stakeholders is so important and what North America needs to do to stay competitive. BLG lawyers will be at The Energy Disruptors: Unite conference, happening in Calgary on October 1 & 2 and we look forward to connecting and being part of the conversation. #EnergyDisruptors #EDU2024
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BLG congratulates Mathieu Piche-Messier Ad. E., National Business Leader, Commercial Litigation, for his judicial appointment at the Superior Court of Québec for the district of Montréal. As we say goodbye to a respected leader, multi-faceted litigator and community builder, we also feel proud of this well-deserved development in Mathieu’s career, and wish him all the best in his new role. Read our announcement: https://lnkd.in/g8id9ypt #BLGProud #BLGMontréal #Disputes