Webinar | Navigating the legal landscape of Artificial Intelligence: understanding the present and anticipating the future
OVERVIEW
As AI continues to permeate various sectors, from healthcare to finance, legal considerations become increasingly paramount and the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and the law more intricate.
Join us for an illuminating webinar to explore the existing legal frameworks governing AI technologies while also peering into the future to anticipate the evolving legal landscape.
Our panel of experts will lead a comprehensive discussion covering a spectrum of topics, including:
- Current Legal Frameworks
- Ethical and Regulatory Challenges
- Emerging Trends and Future Projections
- Practical Strategies
Whether you’re a legal professional, AI researcher, policymaker, or industry stakeholder, this webinar offers invaluable insights into the evolving legal landscape of AI. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and join the conversation shaping the future of AI and the law. Register now to secure your seat!
This program is part of the second edition of the National Administrative Law Week, organized jointly by CIAJ and the Council of Canadian Administrative Tribunals (CCAT). The webinar is free if you register for the CCAT Symposium and the CIAJ National Roundtable on Administrative Law.
Participation in this program is accredited in provinces where CLE requirements for lawyers are mandatory.
PANELIST AND MODERATOR
Panelists:
- The Honourable Justice Alan S. Diner, Federal Court of Canada (Biography)
- Professor Amy F. Salyzyn, uOttawa (Biography)
Moderator:
- Ashley Shaffer, Member of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
Ashley Shaffer was appointed as a Member at the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada in 2017 and currently holds this role. Most recently, Ms. Shaffer was the first Ontario regional lead for the Gender-Related Task Force. This was a quality initiative aimed at advancing equity in decision-making and applying a gendered lens to refugee claims. Ms. Shaffer was also a Coordinating Member on other projects that increased access to justice through improved operational efficiency, such as the transition to remote hearings.
Prior to becoming an adjudicator, Ms. Shaffer practiced as a lawyer in both administrative law and civil litigation. She is a member of the Ontario bar and earned law degrees from both the University of Ottawa and the Universite de Montreal. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from McGill University and a Master of Science degree from the University of London, School of Oriental and African Studies.
Outside of work, Ms. Shaffer is an active volunteer in the various communities to which she belongs. Notably, she is the Chair of a local community law society, a board member of her local resident’s association, a volunteer at the Canadian Council of Administrative Tribunals and a volunteer at her children’s school. Ms. Shaffer’s career focus is in increased access to justice at tribunals, including through the use of AI.
REGISTRATION FEES
| Participant type | Regular |
| Participant at the CCAT Symposium and the CIAJ National Roundtable on Administrative Law | Free |
| Webinar only – CCAT or CIAJ Member | $ 50$ |
| Webinar only – Non-members | $ 95 |
| Webinar only – Students | $10 |
CONTACT
For further information, please contact the Project Manager of Multidisciplinary Programs, Mary Plagakis:
Tel.: 514-731-2855, extension 4
Email: mary.plagakis@ciaj-icaj.ca
BROADCAST SCHEDULE AND LANGUAGE
In English with simultaneous interpretation
Broadcast time across Canada (Friday, June 7, 2024):
PT 8:30–10:00 am
MT 9:30–11:00 am
CT 10:30 am–Noon
ET 11:30 am–1 pm
AT 12:30–2 pm
NT 1–2:30 pm
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Payment in full of the registration fee is due before the Event. Should a registrant have an outstanding balance, a credit card will be requested at the Event before the beginning of the program.
- Inability to attend may result in a registration being transferred to a colleague of the same organization up to 7 days before the Event. The request must be made in writing.
- Cancellation incurs processing fees as follows: $100 for cancellations 30 days or more before the event and 50% of the registration fee for cancellations 7 days or more before the event. No refund will be extended for cancellations made less than 7 days before the event.