Amy Slotek "The provision of human dignity" Legal Aid Ontario staff lawyer and Sounds Times project lead, Amy Slotek, discusses her lengthy history in fighting for human rights, her time spent working with an NGO in Turkey, her passion for equal justice, the impact poverty has on a society, and the fragility of the Rule of Law. Listen to her fascinating story and what keeps her motivated on a day to day in helping those vulnerable in our society. SPONSORED MESSAGE: This episode of our podcast is brought to you by our exclusive sponsor LexisNexis Canada. Free LexisNexis content! Browse the latest copy of the Solo and Small Firm e-Brief that includes: a Solo Spotlight interview with business and tax lawyer Aaron Grinhaus, articles highlighting Solo and Small firm trends, area of practice newsletters and more. Download free practice notes and meet our Wills, Trusts & Estate (Ontario), Litigation & Dispute and Intellectual Property & Technology Experts. Read our three-part series,  Wills, Trusts & Estates series: Digital Estate Myths.

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Amy Slotek “The provision of human dignity”

Amy Slotek "The provision of human dignity" Legal Aid Ontario staff lawyer and Sounds Times project lead, Amy Slotek, discusses her lengthy history in fighting for human rights, her time spent working with an NGO in Turkey, her passion for equal justice, the impact poverty has on a society, and the fragility of the Rule [...]

Edward Prutschi "We are the defenders of the wall" Criminal defence lawyer Edward Prutschi discusses fulfilling his lifelong dream of becoming a criminal defence lawyer, the evolution of practice, the controversy of Bill C-5 and compelled judicial education , and the interplay between spirituality and advocacy. A fascinating episode with a fascinating lawyer. SPONSORED MESSAGE: This episode of our podcast is brought to you by our exclusive sponsor LexisNexis Canada. Free LexisNexis content! Browse the latest copy of the Solo and Small Firm e-Brief that includes: a Solo Spotlight interview with business and tax lawyer Aaron Grinhaus, articles highlighting Solo and Small firm trends, area of practice newsletters and more. Download free practice notes and meet our Wills, Trusts & Estate (Ontario), Litigation & Dispute and Intellectual Property & Technology Experts. Read our three-part series,  Wills, Trusts & Estates series: Digital Estate Myths.

Edward Prutschi “We are the defenders of the wall”

Edward Prutschi "We are the defenders of the wall" Criminal defence lawyer Edward Prutschi discusses fulfilling his lifelong dream of becoming a criminal defence lawyer, the evolution of practice, the controversy of Bill C-5 and compelled judicial education , and the interplay between spirituality and advocacy. A fascinating episode with a fascinating lawyer. SPONSORED MESSAGE: This [...]

Kaveh Shahrooz' remarkable journey starts at the age of 8 with the execution of his uncle in Iran. This, along with his legal education at Harvard Law, set the scene for what propelled Kaveh into becoming a staunch advocate for the benefits of liberal democratic values and the freedom of speech and thought that underpins it all. SPONSORED MESSAGE: This episode of our podcast is brought to you by our exclusive sponsor LexisNexis Canada. Free LexisNexis content! Browse the latest copy of the Solo and Small Firm e-Brief that includes: a Solo Spotlight interview with business and tax lawyer Aaron Grinhaus, articles highlighting Solo and Small firm trends, area of practice newsletters and more. Download free practice notes and meet our Wills, Trusts & Estate (Ontario), Litigation & Dispute and Intellectual Property & Technology Experts. Read our three-part series,  Wills, Trusts & Estates series: Digital Estate Myths.

Kaveh Shahrooz “Freedom of speech is the corrective used for wrongs”

Kaveh Shahrooz' remarkable journey starts at the age of 8 with the execution of his uncle in Iran. This, along with his legal education at Harvard Law, set the scene for what propelled Kaveh into becoming a staunch advocate for the benefits of liberal democratic values and the freedom of speech and thought that underpins [...]

Kerri Froc "The academic dialogue" After a bit of a hiatus, Of Counsel reboots in 2020 with a three-part mini series profiling the University Faculty of Law. In this episode, we interview Prof. Kerri Froc. Kerri is an accomplished academic in areas of women's constitutional rights, equality and social and economic rights, access to justice as it intertwines with the rule of law. She discusses her time at LEAF and the positive change that can come from being active in the legal community advocating for human rights. We also discussed Quebec's controversial Bill 62 and its effect on women in the province. Kerri's insights on the transition from private practice to academia also offers a valuable perspective for those who might be considering a similar trajectory in their legal career. SPONSORED MESSAGE: This episode of our podcast is brought to you by our exclusive sponsor LexisNexis Canada. Browse the latest copy of the Solo and Small Firm e-Brief that includes: a Solo Spotlight interview with business and tax lawyer Aaron Grinhaus, articles highlighting Solo and Small firm trends, area of practice newsletters and more.Download free practice notes and meet our Wills, Trusts & Estate (Ontario), Litigation & Dispute and Intellectual Property & Technology Experts.Read our three-part series,  Wills, Trusts & Estates series: Digital Estate Myths.

Kerri Froc “The academic dialogue”

Kerri Froc "The academic dialogue" After a bit of a hiatus, Of Counsel reboots in 2020 with a three-part mini series profiling the University Faculty of Law. In this episode, we interview Prof. Kerri Froc. Kerri is an accomplished academic in areas of women's constitutional rights, equality and social and economic rights, access to justice [...]

Nicole O'Byrne "The pillars of Canadian Society" After a bit of a hiatus, Of Counsel reboots in 2020 with a three-part mini series profiling the University Faculty of Law. In this episode, we interview UNB Prof. Nicole O'Byrne where we discusses Aboriginal law, the Indian Act, and our relations with Indigenous People in Canada and what should be considered moving forward. We also explored the present state of law schools and the challenges that students face with increasing tuition and the effect it has on access to justice. SPONSORED MESSAGE: This episode of our podcast is brought to you by our exclusive sponsor LexisNexis Canada. Browse the latest copy of the Solo and Small Firm e-Brief that includes: a Solo Spotlight interview with business and tax lawyer Aaron Grinhaus, articles highlighting Solo and Small firm trends, area of practice newsletters and more.Download free practice notes and meet our Wills, Trusts & Estate (Ontario), Litigation & Dispute and Intellectual Property & Technology Experts.Read our three-part series,  Wills, Trusts & Estates series: Digital Estate Myths.

Nicole O’Byrne “The pillars of Canadian Society”

Nicole O'Byrne "The pillars of Canadian Society" After a bit of a hiatus, Of Counsel reboots in 2020 with a three-part mini series profiling the University Faculty of Law. In this episode, we interview UNB Prof. Nicole O'Byrne where we discusses Aboriginal law, the Indian Act, and our relations with Indigenous People in Canada and [...]

Micheal Marin "The red ink is a good sign" After a bit of a hiatus, Of Counsel reboots in 2020 with a three-part mini series profiling the University Faculty of Law. In this episode, we interview UNB Associate Dean Micheal Marin. After being a high-performing law student, Micheal took on a Wall St. position in [...]

Michael Marin “The red ink is a good sign”

Steven Skurka is one of Canada's most well known criminal defence lawyers. In this episode, he discusses the importance of preparation, courage, and willingness to think differently when advocating. In addition to invaluable tips of advocacy, Steven reminisces on the time he spent on various high profiles cases such as R. v. Brown (racial profiling of Toronto Raptor Dee Brown), R. v. Mark Phillips (marijuana induced psychosis) and his own legal struggles and redemption in the case of Jacobson vs. Skurka. Steven's passion for criminal law is profound, unique, and inspiring. His expertise in media and advocacy translated well into his own publications including his most recent book Tilted The Trials of Conrad Black, Second and his canonical text on jury selection: July Selection in Canadian Law, Steven Skurka: "May I continue Your Honour?" SPONSORED MESSAGE: This episode of our podcast is brought to you by our exclusive sponsor LexisNexis Canada. Read the lastest copy of our Solo and Small e-Brief. The e-brief includes LexisNexis' Solo Spotlight interview with Family Law practitioner Susan Blackwell, articles highlighting Solo and Small firm trends, free practice notes and more. 

Steven Skurka “May I continue Your Honour?”

Steven Skurka is one of Canada's most well known criminal defence lawyers. In this episode, he discusses the importance of preparation, courage, and willingness to think differently when advocating. In addition to invaluable tips of advocacy, Steven reminisces on the time he spent on various high profiles cases such as R. v. Brown (racial profiling [...]

While few people think of Jonathan Kay as a lawyer, after completing an engineering degree at McGill University, Jon scored perfect on his LSAT score and was admitted to Yale Law School. His legal education placed him on Wall St. and a member of the New York bar. With the momentum of his impressive legal education and experience, Jonathan jumped into Canadian journalism where he is well known for his work with the National Post, The Walrus, and most recently Quillette magazine. While Jonathan left law in 1998, his story beyond law is remarkable. Today, he is one of the most widely known writers in Canada with an accomplished life of book authorship, editorial positions, documentary journalism, and most recently, podcasting. Jonathan is no stranger to controversy and this podcast episode is no exception. Join us as Jonathan discusses his path in and out of law, his path into journalism, the importance of free speech, the creation and success of Quillette magazine, and even issues surrounding the recent controversy over the Law Society's Statement of Principles. Jonathan Kay: Connect your ideas to how people experience life. SPONSORED MESSAGE: This episode of our podcast is brought to you by our exclusive sponsor LexisNexis Canada. Read the lastest copy of our Solo and Small e-Brief. The e-brief includes LexisNexis' Solo Spotlight interview with Family Law practitioner Susan Blackwell, articles highlighting Solo and Small firm trends, free practice notes and more. 

Jonathan Kay: Connect your ideas to how people experience life.

Of Counsel interviews remarkable lawyers about their careers in law. What motivates these lawyers? How do they manage to stay focused under intense pressure? How do they harmonize it all with their personal lives? How do they overcome fear and defeat? What insight and tips do they have for others? Court is now in session...all rise!

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