Collective Bargaining Essentials
Artificial Intelligence at the Bargaining Table: Negotiating the Future of Work
Session Details
December 9th, 2026
Online Event
Speaker: Lisa Stam, Managing Partner at SpringLaw & Joel Schwartz, Legal Counsel with the Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Artificial intelligence is changing how work gets done, and it is becoming part of the collective bargaining conversation.
On December 9, SpringLaw’s Lisa Stam will speak at Osgoode Professional Development’s Collective Bargaining Essentials, a one day online program focused on current collective bargaining challenges. The session will examine the growing role of AI in the workplace and its implications for collective bargaining.
AI in the Unionized Workplace: Navigating Risk, Privacy, and Innovation
Session Details
November 2nd, 2026
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM EDT
Online Event
Speaker: Emily Elder, Employment Lawyer SpringLaw
Session:
Artificial intelligence is transforming the workplace, creating new opportunities and new legal challenges for employers, unions, and labour professionals.
Join Emily Elder at the Ontario Bar Association’s Annual Update on Labour Law for a timely discussion on how AI is reshaping unionized workplaces. This session will explore collective agreement considerations, employer accountability for AI-assisted decision-making, and the evolving privacy implications of workplace monitoring and performance evaluation.
Gain practical insights into emerging legal risks, compliance obligations, and best practices to help your organization navigate the future of work with confidence.
Canadian Benefits Certificate Program | Fall 2026
Session Details
Speaker: Lisa Stam, Managing Partner, SpringLaw
Session:
Join the Canadian Benefits Certificate Program this Fall and deepen your understanding of the legal issues that impact workplace benefits.
Lisa Stam, Managing Partner at SpringLaw, will lead Module 2:
Employment Law & Contracts, covering managing group insured benefit risks, employment law considerations, and the legal framework for employers.
Gain practical, actionable knowledge you can apply with confidence in your organization. This program is ideal for HR professionals, benefits practitioners, and workplace leaders looking to strengthen their expertise in benefits governance and compliance.
The Future of Work: Legal Issues in Remote and Hybrid Settings 2026
Session Details
October 29, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 4:50 p.m. (EDT)
Online Event
Speakers
Program Chair: Lisa Stam, Managing Partner, SpringLaw
Featured Speakers: Calvin To and Jeff Adams
Session: AI and the Modern Workplace: From Hiring to Performance Management
Remote and hybrid work continue to transform the workplace, creating new opportunities alongside evolving legal and compliance obligations. Join Lisa Stam and a faculty of leading workplace experts for a practical exploration of employment law, AI in HR, workplace policies, employee relations, and cross-border workforce challenges. Gain actionable insights to build compliant, resilient, and future-ready workplaces.
Lisa Stam to Present at HRD Employment Law Masterclass Canada
Session Details
September 29, 2026
1:55 PM – 2:30 PM
Online Event
SpringLaw is proud to share that Lisa Stam, Managing Partner, will be presenting at the HRD Employment Law Masterclass Canada on September 29, 2026.
Lisa’s session, Under the Microscope: AI Monitoring, Productivity Pressure & Employee Risk, will examine the legal and workplace challenges emerging from AI-driven monitoring and productivity tools.
As organizations increasingly rely on technology to track performance and workplace activity, employers must balance operational goals with privacy obligations, human rights considerations, transparency requirements, and employee wellbeing.
Attendees will gain practical insights into how to implement AI-enabled workplace tools in a manner that is fair, transparent, and legally defensible.
SpringLaw x Mindset DEI: Disability Literacy 101
SpringLaw is proud to collaborate with Mindset DEI and Disability Today in delivering the Disability Literacy 101 modules as part of the Mindset DEI Course.
Our own Jeffrey Adams is a featured expert lawyer in this on-demand e-learning experience designed to strengthen disability literacy in professional workplaces.
This course goes beyond theory. It addresses the real workplace conversations employers face every day, including:
For Ontario professionals, these modules contain EDI Professionalism Content accredited by the Law Society of Ontario, making it both meaningful and practical.
The format is built for modern teams:
On-demand and self-paced
Flexible bundles to fit your organization’s needs
Certificates of Completion included
If you manage people, shape workplace culture, or advise on compliance, disability literacy is not optional. It is part of building a workplace that is legally sound, respectful, and future-ready.
This collaboration reflects what we believe at Spring Law: compliance is important, but understanding people is what prevents problems in the first place.
Learn more about Jeffrey Adams and his work with Spring Law.
AI, HR and the Law: Frameworks, Responsibilities and Compliance Strategies
Central West (Mississauga) – HYBRID
Session: Building Ethical and Compliant AI Workplaces
Speakers: Lisa Stam & Jeff Adams
Time: 10:25 AM – 11:55 AM
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Airport West, Mississauga
Date: March 31, 2026
SpringLaw lawyers Lisa Stam and Jeff Adams will be presenting at the Central West HRPA Professional Development event: AI, HR and the Law – Frameworks, Responsibilities and Compliance Strategies.
Their session, Building Ethical and Compliant AI Workplaces, focuses on the growing legal and governance challenges organizations face as artificial intelligence becomes part of everyday workplace operations.
Lisa and Jeff will outline the key legal considerations around AI adoption, including privacy obligations, employment-related risks, bias and discrimination concerns, and emerging regulatory frameworks.
Attendees will also gain practical insights on building internal governance structures, developing AI policies, and implementing oversight practices that allow organizations to adopt AI tools responsibly while managing legal risk.
The Workplace in the Digital Age: Confronting the Challenges (and Opportunities)
Speakers: Lisa Stam & Stuart Rudner
Location: Online Event
Date: April 28th, 2026
In this timely Osgoode Professional Development program, Lisa Stam joins leading voices to unpack what the “digital workplace” really means for employers, and where the legal risks and opportunities are emerging.
From employee monitoring and online conduct to remote work obligations and AI-driven decision-making, this session provides a practical, legal lens on how organizations can adapt with confidence.
If your workplace is navigating hybrid work, digital tools, or shifting employee expectations, this program will help you stay ahead, without increasing risk.
Why you shouldn’t miss this session!
