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May 14th, 2026 |
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Dear LIZ Community,
Would you believe it? We're already halfway through Q2, and the temperature is finally forecast to hit the 20s this weekend. Embracing that mid-spring momentum, we are thrilled to announce the official launch of our newest Sprint Studio pre-accelerator cohort, welcoming a fresh group of innovators to the LIZ ecosystem.
We’re also revving up for a spectacular lineup of community events in the coming weeks. For this year’s Toronto Tech Week (TTW), we’re joining forces with Clio to welcome their CTO, Jonathan Watson, for an exclusive fireside chat. Next month, we’re delighted to partner once again with the Legal Innovation Forum for their flagship national event right here in TO. And to top it all off, we'll be celebrating our own 10th anniversary, generously hosted by our friends and partners at Fasken Emerging Tech Practice.
So, pull out your warm-weather attire, mark your calendars, and join us at some — or all — of these excellent events.
For this and more, read on.
All the best,
Dr. Sasha Saunders
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Building Canadian Legal Tech: Fireside Chat with Clio CTO |
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Join the LIZ and Clio during Toronto Tech Week for an insightful and exclusive discussion with Clio's Chief Technology Officer, Jonathan Watson, about legal innovation, building for tomorrow and what the future holds.
Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Place: Ted Rogers School of Management (TRSM), 55 Dundas St. W., Toronto, ON
Learn More and Request Your Spot » |
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10 Years of LIZ: A Decade of Legal Innovation |
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Join us for an evening of connection, storytelling and celebration as we toast the first decade and look ahead to the next ten years of the LIZ!
Hosted by our valued partner, Fasken Emerging Tech Practice, listen to the stories that built us through our LIZ Lore Series, plus connect and reunite with LIZ founders, mentors, partners, and ecosystem friends.
Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Place: Fasken, Bay Adelaide Centre, 333 Bay St., Toronto, ON
Are you a part of the LIZ story?
Request Your Spot » |
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Sprint Studio: Cohort Seven Underway |
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On April 30th, we kicked off our seventh cohort of Sprint Studio, the LIZ's virtual pre-accelerator program.
Over the course of nine weeks, we will support 22 legal tech startups to develop market-ready products and validate their business models. Stay tuned for updates about the companies in cohort seven!
The 2026 cohort of Sprint Studio is generously supported by the City of Toronto. |
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Legal Innovation Forum Toronto 2026 |
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We are thrilled to partner with Legal Innovation Forum Toronto for their 2026 flagship event! Join us on June 2nd to explore The 2030 Mandate and what it takes to lead transformation in today’s evolving business ecosystem.
The first 25 LIZ community members can get 50% off tickets priced at $500 with code CommPartner_50.
Thereafter, 10% off with code Flagship10.
Learn more and get your ticket » |
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Philer AI Top 8 Finalist |
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Ankita Sharma, Founder of Philer AI, pitched among the top 8 finalists at OCI's DiscoveryX Ignite Innovation Startup Pitch Competition!
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MinuteBox AI for Quebec |
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MinuteBox has officially released a specialized AI Agent tailored to Quebec corporate legal teams.
Learn More »
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Vaultie Achieves DIACC LoA3 Accreditation |
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Vaultie successfully achieves DIACC Level of Assurance 3 (LoA3) accreditation—the highest attainable standard for digital identity verification in Canada.
Learn More »
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1. Company elevator pitch |
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DemandPay helps workers understand their legal rights and negotiate termination packages, without the need for a lawyer. |
2. What's the best advice you've ever received? |
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"If it's stupid but it works, it ain't stupid!" To me, this is a funny way of saying: don't let others' judgement prevent you from acting on your vision, plan, or deviating from the well-beaten path. If you know what you want, and believe you can get it, then go for it. |
3. If you could have dinner with any innovator or entrepreneur (past or present), who would it be and why? |
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Muhammed Ali. He turned a sport into one of the greatest shows on earth and a platform for social change. He lifted others through entrepreneurship. He was so committed to his principles that he didn't waver even in the face of losing material possessions, titles, and his freedom. I would like to apply that attitude in my own life. |
4. What’s a book, podcast, or resource that has influenced you the most? |
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I think I've listened to every one of Y Combinator's podcasts and Youtube episodes. The quality of information they put out, for free, is hard to beat. I've learned so much from the information, and it not only has influenced the way I manage my startup, but I also use it as a source of inspiration. |
5. How do you unwind at the end of the day? |
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At the end of the day I crack a diet coke, put on some music, and cook dinner with my partner. Hearing about their day helps me unwind. I also like to go out with friends at the end of a long week, and enjoy boxing to destress. |
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