Backed by the firm’s global network, DLA Piper (Canada) LLP’s AI practice draws on the combined bench strength of its Edmonton, Toronto and Vancouver locations to advise government bodies and domestic and multinational corporates on a diverse spectrum of matters related to their usage of AI technology. With a client base spanning such sectors as healthcare, agriculture, insurance, entertainment, consumer products, construction, engineering and tech, the practice’s full service covers AI regulatory compliance, AI procurement and guidance, company-wide AI governance programs targeting such issues as risk assessment and market managing strategies, in addition to representing clients in AI-related litigation involving consumer protection, IP and defamation. The practice is led by Shea Coulson, who advises on tech-related commercial disputes, tech regulatory matters and the use of AI in administrative decision-making. Ryan Black specializes in assisting consumer-facing online clients in video games, e-commerce and e-sports. Another key figure is counsel Kerri Bennett. All the lawyers mentioned work in the Vancouver office.

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Key clients

  • Rokt Corporation
  • CharliAI
  • Tali.ai
  • MAICE – Multimodal AI Conversation Engine
  • QiiQ Healthcare
  • Rainforest Automation
  • Climate.AI
  • YMCA Calgary
  • Spinmaster Toys

Work highlights

  • Assisted Image X to rewrite their standard contract offering to enable them to leverage AI, in the context of their design-based offerings and open source platforms including Drupal.
  • Advised Rokt, an e-commerce technology company using machine learning and AI, in the acquisition of AfterSell, a Shopify and Shopify Plus partner.
  • Advised YMCA, one of the world’s largest member organisations, on AI adoption, policies and procurement.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Shea Coulson

Other key lawyers

Ryan Black, Kerri Bennett