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$40 for Licensing Candidates
$40 for New Calls
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60 minutes
Date Published

May 20, 2026

Publisher

Toronto Lawyers Association

Subjects

Artificial Intelligence, Legal Research

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Summary

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping legal research and writing—but not without risk. From “hallucinated” case law to overconfident outputs, courts and regulators are increasingly confronting the consequences of AI misuse in legal practice.

This practical session, led by Annette Demers, will equip legal professionals with the knowledge and tools to use AI responsibly and effectively. The session will explore:

  • How courts are responding to fabricated authorities
  • What the professional and legal consequences are for both lawyers and self-represented litigants
  • Real-world cautionary tales that highlight where things can go wrong
  • The strengths and limitations of AI tools embedded in legal research platforms
  • The impact of tokenization on prompting
  • A structured approach to evaluating AI-generated content

Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to harness AI’s potential—while avoiding its pitfalls—in modern legal practice.

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Presenters

Annette Demers
Reference Librarian


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Program Titles and Supporting Materials

This program contains the following components:

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Hallucinated? Wrangling AI for the Legal Professional
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