In late 1972, U.S. Marine Captain Ron Forrester disappeared on a bombing run into North Vietnam. Back home in Texas, his family could only wait and hope. Audio subscribers to Texas Monthly can get early access to episodes of the series, plus exclusive interviews and audio. Visit texasmonthly.com/audio to join. Go to HelloFresh.com/FLIGHT10FM to get 10 Free Meals with a Free Item For Life.…
Adam Goldenberg is a partner at McCarthy Tétrault and a leading civil liberties litigator. He is also the host of the firm’s Appealing Briefs podcast. Last year, Adam was recognized as one of the Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers by Canadian Lawyer magazine. Goldenberg spoke to the CL Talk podcast about the legal battles he's leading in defence of 2SLGBTQI+ rights, the origins of his podcast Appealing Briefs, and how he balances high-stakes constitutional litigation with a demanding commercial practice.…
Leonard Marchand was appointed Chief Justice of British Columbia in 2023 and is the first Indigenous person appointed to this role, being a member of the Okanagan Indian Band. Before joining the Court of Appeal in 2019, he practised civil litigation for nearly two decades and served as a judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia. Chief Justice Marchand spoke to the CL podcast about his path to the bench, the challenges of judicial reform, and how he’s working to make the justice system more accessible, inclusive, and responsive to all Canadians. Last year, Chief Justice Marchand was recognized as one of the Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers by Canadian Lawyer magazine. Nominations for this year are now open: https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/general/top-25-most-influential-lawyers-2025-entries-now-open/391867…
As in-house legal departments take on a more strategic role in shaping the direction of Canadian business, Paula Pepin is working to redefine what it means to lead from the general counsel’s chair. A former GC turned executive coach, Pepin is the founder of The GC Collective – an organization that’s helping legal leaders across the country evolve from legal advisors to influential business partners. In this episode of CL Talk, Canadian Lawyer spoke with Pepin – named one of the Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada in 2024 – about the isolation many GCs face, the critical skills they’re missing, and how building a real peer community can change everything. Nominations for the 2025 Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers are now open: https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/general/top-25-most-influential-lawyers-2025-entries-now-open/391867…
Shevaun McGrath is one of Canada’s leading private equity lawyers and a senior leader at McCarthy Tétrault. Last year, she was recognized as one of the 2024's Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers for her work advising on major transactions and advancing gender equity in the legal profession. Nominations are now open for 2025: https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/general/top-25-most-influential-lawyers-2025-entries-now-open/391867…
Devin Persaud is a partner at Miller Thomson. Last year, he was recognized as one of the Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers for his work with the South Asian Bar Association of Toronto. He spoke to the CL Talk podcast about leading SABA and the importance of continuing to fight for diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. Nomination information for the 2025 Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers can be found here: https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/rankings/annual-calendar/…
Bindu Cudjoe is the strategic advisor of Bindustries Consulting and a former executive and chief legal officer in the financial services industry, including Laurentian Bank and BMO as well as a former law firm partner. Judith McKay is the principal and strategic advisor of JEM3 Consulting, a former chief client and innovation officer at McCarthy Tetrault, and a former global general counsel for a Fortune 500 company. They spoke to the CL Talk podcast about how in-house counsel need to shift from being perceived as the “Department of No” to a trusted strategic advisor, and how they can manage the transition.…
Clio’s 2024 legal trends report highlighted significant growth in artificial intelligence usage in the legal profession. Chris Stock, VP of legal content and migrations at Clio, spoke to the CL Talk podcast about what is behind this rapid adoption and what it means for the role of lawyers. Stock highlighted AI's role in automating tasks, reducing costs, and addressing the legal talent gap and provided predictions about the longer-term impact on how lawyers run their businesses.…
Last spring, Jill Fraser was appointed the managing partner of Aird & Berlis, a full-service law firm based in Toronto. She spoke to the CL Talk podcast about finalizing the firm's strategic plan, investing in people and technology, transitioning her practice and the firm’s plan to expand in Vancouver.…
Tali Green is the CEO of legal tech platform Goodfact, which builds case chronologies for litigators. She spoke to the CL Talk podcast about why she initially did not build her product with artificial intelligence but has recently integrated it. Green also spoke about the shift in the legal profession's acceptance of AI and plans for her product, including medical record optimization and expanding into global markets.…
Caroline Zayid is the regional managing partner for Ontario at McCarthy Tétrault. She spoke to the CL Talk podcast about her multifaceted role, the broader landscape of litigation in Canada, and her reflections on being a returning judge at the 2025 Canadian Law Awards. Nominations are open now for the Canadian Law Awards. The deadline to submit is January 31. Nominate at https://www.lawawards.ca.…
Benjamin Perrin has always been critical of the justice system. Last year, we spoke to him about his book, which put the criminal justice system on trial and argued for a shift from a tough-on-crime to trauma-informed approach. More recently, he has shifted his focus to generative AI, examining the good and bad applications in the classroom and beyond. He spoke on the CL Talk podcast about the implications of this technology on his students, fellow law professors, and the justice system in Canada and worldwide.…
Western Canadian law firm Stringam Law has had a sustained period of expansion, transforming from a single location to an established network with offices across Alberta and Saskatchewan. With that growth came a strategic shift to a more corporate leadership approach, culminating in Kurt Schlachter's appointment as CEO in 2023. Unlike many law firm leaders who continue to practise law, Schlachter took on a full-time management role in line with the firm’s plans to do things differently. This has allowed him to focus on expansion and internal culture. The firm now operates out of 15 offices and plans to increase its presence in Western Canada. He spoke with CL Talk about his leadership philosophy and his firm's expansion plans.…
Catherine Meade is the vice president, community, sustainability and social responsibility at Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation. For our CL Talk podcast, Meade discussed cultivating an ESG commitment at OLG and measuring success. She will appear on a panel examining that topic at Canadian Lawyer’s ESG summit on October 30 in Toronto. Visit this webpage for more information on the ESG Summit: https://www.esg-summit.ca/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=editorial_article&utm_campaign=esgsc2024&utm_content=awareness&utm_term=asset01…
Michael Kelly is OMERS's chief legal and sustainability officer, leading the pensions fund’s approach to sustainable investing and ESG. For our CL Talk podcast, he discussed managing stakeholder and investor expectations in a changing sustainability landscape. Kelly will appear on a panel examining this topic at Canadian Lawyer’s ESG Summit on October 30 in Toronto. Visit this webpage for more information: https://www.esg-summit.ca/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=editorial_article&utm_campaign=esgsc2024&utm_content=awareness&utm_term=asset01…
Poonam Puri is a corporate director and professor at Osgoode Hall Law School. She holds the York Research Chair in Corporate Governance, Investor Protection and Financial Markets. For our CL Talk podcast, Puri discussed the role of in-house counsel in navigating ESG in a high-stakes environment. She will deliver the opening address on this topic at Canadian Lawyer’s ESG summit on October 30 in Toronto. Click here for more information on the ESG Summit: https://www.esg-summit.ca/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=editorial_article&utm_campaign=esgsc2024&utm_content=awareness&utm_term=asset01…
Sunil Kapur was recently appointed CEO of McCarthy Tétrault, effective January 1, 2025. Kapur will replace Dave Leonard, who has served as CEO since 2016. For our CL Talk podcast, he spoke to us about his journey from labour litigator to CEO, his vision for McCarthy Tétrault, and his focus on innovation, collaboration, and diversity.…
Lynne Vicars recently began her year-long tenure as the president of the Canadian Bar Association. She is currently a deputy judge at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Small Claims Court division in Toronto. For our CL Talk podcast, she spoke about her career journey, leadership at the Canadian Bar Association, and the pressing challenges facing the legal profession today, including public trust in justice and the role of technology.…
Carlton Mathias is the chief legal, ESG and governance officer at Ontario Power Generation. For our CL Talk podcast, he spoke about his role at OPG and trends in ESG. Mathias will chair the ESG Summit on October 30 in Toronto. Visit this link for more information on the ESG Summit: https://www.esg-summit.ca/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=editorial_article&utm_campaign=esgsc2024&utm_content=awareness&utm_term=asset01…
Thomas Isaac is the co-chair of the business law group and chair of the Aboriginal law group at Cassels. His practice is based in Vancouver. For our CL Talk podcast, he spoke about the development of Indigenous-owned projects in Canada, a topic he has recently published a book on with his colleague Jeremy Barretto.…
Rob Miller is the CEO and co-founder of Miller Titerle, a Canada-wide law firm working at the intersection of business and Indigenous law. For our CL Talk podcast, he spoke to us about “Indigenous partnerships: Critical components for success.” Miller will also speak on that topic at the ESG summit, which will take place on October 30 in Toronto. To register for the ESG summit, visit https://www.esg-summit.ca/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=editorial_article&utm_campaign=esgsc2024&utm_content=awareness&utm_term=asset01…
Justice Fred Myers is a judge on the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. Over his ten years on the bench, he has sat in every division of the court in the Toronto Region. He served as a co-team lead of the civil team during the pandemic and is currently hearing cases on the Divisional Court. Recently, Justice Myers posted his thoughts on LinkedIn about mental health, sharing personal details and praising the authors of a recent book that includes stories about how lawyers have dealt with mental illness in Canada. For our CL Talk podcast, he spoke to us about his personal mental health journey, the importance of breaking the stigma in the legal profession, and the biggest challenges facing the courts.…
Ben Slager is the CEO and co-founding partner of Mogan Daniels Slager, a corporate boutique in Vancouver. Canadian Lawyer recently recognized his firm as one of the Top Corporate Boutiques in Canada: https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/rankings/the-top-corporate-law-firms-in-canada-boutique/385449 For our CL Talk podcast, he spoke to us about why he founded his firm and chose to focus on fixed-fee structures, how he structures deal teams to enhance efficiency and why the entrepreneurial spirit guides his approach to leadership and serving clients.…
Denise Baker is the co-managing partner of WeirFoulds. Her firm was one of the Top 10 Ontario Regional Firms in 2023. Baker's practice focuses on municipal and land use planning issues and related litigation. For our CL Talk podcast, she spoke to us about municipal and planning law, integrating AI technology cautiously and WeirFoulds' commitment to work-life balance, diversity, and the ongoing development of young lawyers through structured training and mentorship. Read more: https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/rankings/top-law-firms-in-ontario-top-10-ontario-regional-firms-2023/375567 https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/general/canadian-law-award-winners-highlight-the-teams-behind-the-accolade/375973…
Gordon Raman is the chair of Fasken’s ESG & sustainability practice. His practice also focuses on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and capital markets. Fasken recently released its second annual study on ESG disclosure trends in Canadian corporate governance. The study also examines how law firms can help companies and their boards navigate this area. For our CL Talk podcast, he spoke to us about his career, how ESG is evolving, and insights companies can glean from Fasken’s recent ESG study.…
Bo Rothstein became the managing partner of Farris at the beginning of 2024. Farris is a full-service firm with offices across BC. Rothstein spoke on the CL Talk podcast about his journey from starting his legal career in Toronto to becoming the managing partner at Farris LLP, the firm's focus on inclusivity, technology adoption, and mentorship, and his role as a judge for the Lexpert Rising Stars event. These awards recognize Canada’s leading lawyers 40 and under. Nominations for the 2024 awards are now open, and the final deadline is July 5. To nominate, visit https://risingstarscanada.com…
Damilola Katibi is senior counsel at Vale Canada. Katibi spoke on our CL Talk podcast about her path from practising law in Nigeria, working as an associate at McCarthy Tétrault and becoming senior counsel at Vale Canada. She also spoke about mentoring internationally trained lawyers, how interviews differ in Canada, her work on a joint venture and sustainable mining at Vale, and what it meant to her to win last year's Lexpert Rising Stars award. This year, she will judge the awards. Nominations for the 2024 awards are now open, and the final deadline to nominate is July 5. Visit https://risingstarscanada.com to nominate this year.…
David Kramer is senior legal counsel at Suncor Energy in Calgary. Kramer spoke on our CL Talk podcast about his journey, why he loves practising in-house, working with external counsel, and tips for effective negotiation. Last year, he was named a Lexpert Rising Star, recognizing lawyers 40 and under in Canada. This year, he will judge the awards. Nominations for the 2024 awards are now open, and the final deadline to nominate is July 5. Go to https://risingstarscanada.com to nominate.…
Jennifer Teskey became the Canadian managing partner at Norton Rose Fulbright at the beginning of 2024. She is also a judge for the Lexpert Rising Stars Awards, recognizing Canada’s leading lawyers 40 and under. Nominations for the 2024 awards are now open, and the final deadline is July 5. Teskey spoke on our CL Talk podcast about her new role, focusing on clients and internal talent, advice to young lawyers, and not fitting the traditional mould of law firm leadership.…
Beth Beattie is senior counsel at the Ministry of the Attorney General Ministry of Health. She was a co-editor of “The Right Not to Remain Silent: The Truth About Mental Health in The Legal Profession,” recently published by LexisNexis. In May, she co-chaired the Law Society of Ontario’s fourth annual Mental Health Summit for Legal Professionals. She spoke with CL talk about mental health in the profession and why she thinks the new book she co-edited is ground-breaking. Beattie worked with judges, lawyers and senior leaders in the profession who shared their experiences of working while living with various types of mental health challenges. Beattie describes the summit that inspired the book as the most successful program in the LSO’s history.…
Marianne Rivoalen was appointed Chief Justice of Manitoba on June 1, 2023 and sits on the Court of Appeal. She first appointed a judge of the Family Division of the Court of Queen's Bench of Manitoba in 2005. In 2015, she took over as Associate Chief Justice of the Family Division of the Court of Queen's Bench of Manitoba. Between 2018 and 2023, she was a Justice of the Federal Court of Appeal in Ottawa. She spoke with CL Talk about her experience working on residential schools litigation and minority language rights and how it informs her judicial philosophy, digitizing the Court of Appeal and what she sees as the most pressing issues facing the profession.…
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