Sondra Rebenchuk is the inaugural artificial intelligence and innovation director at Torkin Manes
Sondra Rebenchuk departs Blakes to become Torkin Manes’ first AI and innovation director, steering legal tech and AI initiatives.Summary
Sondra Rebenchuk, formerly senior innovation counsel at Blakes, Cassels & Graydon LLP, has joined Torkin Manes as its inaugural artificial intelligence and innovation director. In this role she will lead the firm’s AI, legal technology, and innovation strategy, working with lawyers and business professionals to identify and implement technologies that improve operational efficiency and streamline workflows. Rebenchuk brings more than six years of experience at Blakes, where she headed the innovation team, developed the firm’s AI strategy, and piloted generative‑AI projects across practice groups. She has also taught at Osgoode Hall Law School, consulted for Kira Systems, and worked as a corporate lawyer at Goodmans LLP, giving her a broad perspective on legal technology and AI implementation. Torkin Manes’ managing partner Jeffrey Cohen praised her expertise, noting that her leadership will help the firm stay at the forefront of legal innovation.
(Source：Lawtimesnews)