CL Talk

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Inside Thomson Reuters' legal AI buy-or-build moment

October 06, 2026

In this episode of CL Talk, host Tim Wilbur speaks with David Wong, chief product officer at Thomson Reuters, and Alexander Kardos-Nyheim, who co-leads the company's foundational machine learning research and came to Thomson Reuters through the 2024 acquisition of his legal AI startup, Safe Sign Technologies. Together, they unpack the strategic reasoning behind Thomson Reuters' decision to build Thomson – its first proprietary large language model – rather than continuing to rely entirely on ...

Legal AI proficiency: what Canadian lawyers keep getting wrong

September 29, 2026

Most lawyers experimenting with AI are making one of two mistakes, according to Samuel Puchala, President and General Manager of LexisNexis Canada. One group briefly tries a tool, gets a disappointing result, and shelves it. The other dives in, gets impressive early results, and over-relies on the output. "There's a happy middle ground," he says, "but you have to keep your professional judgment." In this episode of CL Talk, Puchala offers a framework for thinking about AI that any lawyer can...

Law firm culture suffers when rock star bullies run the show

September 22, 2026

Law firms spend a lot of time writing about their culture. Laura Williams has spent more than 30 years watching what they actually do – and the gap between the two is where most of the damage happens. Williams is the managing partner of Williams HR Law LLP and CEO of Williams HR Consulting Inc. She has advised organizations across industries on HR law, workplace investigations, and culture recovery for over three decades. In this episode, she sits down with Canadian Lawyer Managing Editor Ti...

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What is the email for CL Talk?

The publicly listed email for CL Talk: cltalk@keymedia.com.

How many listeners does CL Talk have?

Podseeker estimates CL Talk reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for CL Talk?

CL Talk typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior legal industry professionals, including managing partners, law firm founders, chief executives, legal technology and innovation leaders, and executives with substantial experience in legal operations or professional strategy. Common among recent guests: Leading or transforming a law firm or legal services organization; Implementing legal technology or innovation programs; Developing law firm talent, succession, governance, or management strategies. Recent guests include Andrea Alliston, Clarke Barnes, and Mesha Donaldson.

How hard is it to get booked on CL Talk?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does CL Talk cover?

Recent episodes cover Legal Technology, Law Firms, Legal Leadership, Legal Management, and Legal Profession. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.