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Benjamin Alarie is a Professor and the Osler Chair in Business Law at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. He is a leading scholar at the intersection of artificial intelligence, law, and taxation, and the co-founder and CEO of Blue J, an AI-powered tax research platform used by over 3,000 organizations across North America and the UK.
Education:
- LL.M. – Yale Law School (2003)
- J.D. – University of Toronto (2002), with honours
- M.A. – University of Toronto (2002)
- B.A. – Wilfrid Laurier University (1999), with high distinction
Research Interests:
Alarie’s research spans tax law, legal theory, judicial behaviour, and the applications of machine learning in law. He introduced the concept of the “legal singularity”—the idea that legal systems may evolve toward greater clarity and predictability through AI and computational methods. His work explores how AI can enhance legal reasoning, regulatory design, and tax compliance.
He is particularly focused on the ethical and practical implications of generative AI in legal and tax practice, including liability, transparency, and the future role of human practitioners in AI-augmented systems.
Scientific Awards:
- PROSE Award (2024) for The Legal Singularity
- Donner Prize shortlist (2024) for The Legal Singularity
- vLex Fastcase 50 Honoree (2023)
- Top 50 Changemaker, The Globe and Mail (2022)
- Alan Mewett QC Prize for Excellence (2009)
Advising & Grants:
Alarie is a frequent advisor to courts, government agencies, and global professional networks. His work at Blue J involves strategic partnerships with CPA.com, CPA Canada, the National Association of Tax Professionals, Big 4 accounting firms, and Tax Notes. He also serves as a faculty affiliate at the Vector Institute for AI and the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society.
Labs & Teams:
As CEO of Blue J, Alarie leads a multidisciplinary team of legal scholars, engineers, and data scientists. The platform is used by tax authorities and accounting firms to deliver precise, defensible, and efficient tax research and decision-making tools.
