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Canadian Bar Association signs two-year deal with AI company Spellbook

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A person types on a laptop computer during an artificial intelligence roundtable attended by AI experts and leaders from across Canada in Gatineau, Que., on Monday, May 27, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

TORONTO — The Canadian Bar Association has signed a two-year partnership with Spellbook, making the company its exclusive provider of AI-powered contract drafting and review tools.

Under the agreement, CBA members will receive a discount on annual Spellbook licenses, providing them access to its full suite of tools.

Spellbook analyzes contracts against best practices, flags risks and suggests improvements.

Scott Stevenson, CEO and co-founder of Spellbook, called the agreement a significant milestone for the company and a signal of how quickly AI is becoming part of everyday legal work.

The company said the deal marks its largest institutional partnership.

Spellbook is backed by investors including Khosla Ventures, Thomson Reuters Ventures, Inovia Capital, the Legaltech Fund, Bling Capital, and Moxxie Ventures.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 3, 2026.

The Canadian Press