Fourth and final episode in our series exploring the Young Lawyer International Program. After exploring the world, it's time to come back home. We meet with Laura MacLean who just came back from her placement 3 months ago and Mathieu Delorme who did the program 7 years ago, let's see what they are up to now. The first stop is Laura MacLean in Ottawa. She’s currently a staff lawyer at La Clinique Juridique Francophone D’Ottawa working primarily on immigration files. She interned in Durban, South...
Jul 25, 2019•36 min•Ep. 20
This episode is the third in our series exploring the Young Lawyer International Program (CLick here to listen to part 2 ). Our topic today is what happens when things go wrong. We’ll talk to legal interns around the world about the funny and the scary moments when our carefully laid plans go awry… overseas. First stop: Sheru Abdulhusein , in Nairobi, Kenya Next stop: Ademofe Oye-Adeniran, in Durban, South Africa Final stop: Elliot Fonarev , in Cape Town, South Africa To learn more about the pro...
Jun 20, 2019•35 min•Ep. 19
Conversations With The President: Raising The Bar on Inclusion, Ep 6: Ray meets with Lorin McDonald , a lawyer from Toronto who was born with profound hearing loss in both ears. They discuss her journey through law school, the Accessible Canada Act (passed on May 29) and more! When we think about diversity, we tend to think about race, sexual orientation and gender identity, but there are other types of diversity to be aware of as well, religious differences for example or the differently abled....
Jun 06, 2019•32 min•Ep. 18
The CBA has published a toolkit for lawyers and asylum-seekers alike, breaking down the major legal processes that go into making refugee claims, as well as navigating the complex legal systems involved. Jacqueline Bonisteel , associate with Corporate Immigration Law Firm, is with us today to talk through how to use this toolkit.She is also the former coordinator of the National Immigration Law Section of the CBA and was part of the team that wrote the toolkit. If you want to learn more, the too...
May 23, 2019•23 min•Ep. 17
Conversations With The President: Raising The Bar on Inclusion, Ep 5: Part 2 with Kim Campbell : In this episode Ray talks social media, her career in law and politics and how she deals with it all. Kim Campbell has a lot of Canadian firsts after her name. First female justice minister. First and only female defence minister. The first prime minister to be born in British Columbia and so far the only female prime minister. Listen here for part 1 with Anne McLellan . Visit www.cba.org/dispatches ...
May 09, 2019•28 min•Ep. 16
This episode is our second in a series exploring the Young Lawyer International Program (Click here to listen to part 1 ). And today we’ll talk to interns around the world about what it’s like to work overseas, from the culture shock to the challenges of doing law in foreign jurisdiction. First stop: Vietnam with Shima Heidari . Next stop: Myanmar with Kathryn Fox . Last stop : Kyrgyzstan with Stacey Hsu . To learn more about the program, go on the Young Lawyers International Program website . T...
Apr 25, 2019•30 min•Ep. 15
Conversations With The President: Raising The Bar on Inclusion, Ep 5: Part 1: In this episode Ray will be talking with Anne McLellan, counsel with Bennett Jones in Edmonton, who has risen to the top of Canada’s federal political spectrum and lives to tell the tale. Anne McLellan earned her bachelor’s and law degrees at Dalhousie, then went on to earn a Master of Laws at King’s College London. She spent 20 years in academia, teaching law at the University of New Brunswick and the University of Al...
Apr 11, 2019•23 min•Ep. 14
Today we are packing up, taking off and settling in! This is the first episode of a four part series where we explore the Young Lawyers International Program, funded by Global Affairs Canada. It’s a CBA internship initiative located in 10 different countries giving young lawyers international legal opportunities in law reform, human rights and access to justice. First stop: Serbia, with Parveen Parmar Next stop: Kyrgyzstan, with Muhammad Zubair Final stop: South Africa, with Amilah Abd-Al-Rashid...
Mar 28, 2019•31 min•Ep. 13
Conversations With The President: Raising The Bar on Inclusion, Ep 4: In this episode, Ray meets Charlene Theodore , 2nd Vice-President of the Ontario Bar Association, who is the first black woman to occupy this position. He also meets with David A Curry, Crown Attorney in Digby, Nova Scotia, to discuss his experience as a black and Mi’kmaq lawyer. Charlene and David are young lawyers hoping to change the face of the law in their communities. They talk privilege, mental health, leadership develo...
Mar 14, 2019•32 min•Ep. 12
Thinking about joining a board of directors? Looking for an opportunity to give back and also develop professionally? Today’s episode breaks down everything you need to know. We’ve assembled an entire panel to answer your questions. Our guests on this episode are all members of the Canadian Bar Association’s board of directors. Twila Reid , Jason Cooke and Jeff Howe are here to tell us the risks and the rewards of sitting on that non-profit board. To learn more about our board, visit our website...
Feb 28, 2019•34 min•Ep. 11
Conversations With The President: Raising The Bar on Inclusion, Ep 3: Preston Parsons was called to the bar in 2011. He’s past Chair of the Young Lawyers Section and was a co-chair of the CBA-BC Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Community, or SOGIC . Nicole Nussbaum is an Osgoode Hall graduate. She’s a past-chair and current member-at-large of the CBA’s SOGIC . She also has more than a decade of experience practicing as an openly trans lawyer. Visit www.cba.org/dispatches to learn more abou...
Feb 14, 2019•35 min•Ep. 10
2018 was quite the year and in this episode, we revisit some of the top advice, tips and tricks from our past season. From taking that rest day to perfecting your personal brand when speaking to prospective clients, we explore the best advice from last season's guests and preview our next season. Full episodes: You can hear Stephanie Melnychuk on Let’s talk Wellness . You can hear Larry Markowitz on Let’s talk Personal Branding . You can hear Andrea Rayment on Let's talk Mentoring . You can hear...
Jan 31, 2019•15 min•Ep. 9
Conversations With The President: Raising The Bar on Inclusion, Ep 2: We have the chance to have not one but two guests on this episode. Merle Alexander (partner at Miller Titerle Law Corporation in Vancouver and leader of the First Nation Development Group) and Naiomi Mettalic (first person of aboriginal heritage to clerk for a Supreme Court justice) share with Ray, their experiences as part of the legal system. What types of obstacle they had to face, who were their professional role models an...
Jan 17, 2019•34 min•Ep. 8
Learning the ins and outs of law is enough, but legal marketing? Legal influencer Jamie Benizri shares the inside scoop on how he built his LinkedIn network to 30,000 people and how to leverage these online contacts into in-person clients. To learn more about how to grow your professional network and business development, consult the guide How to Innovate: Futures for Small and Solo Law firms Check out the many benefits of the only Investment Program available exclusively to Canada’s legal commu...
Dec 20, 2018•29 min•Ep. 7
Conversations With The President: Raising The Bar on Inclusion, Ep 1: In this inaugural episode, Ray talks cultural competency, bias, privilege and more with diversity and inclusion expert, Ritu Bhasin . Her personal experience and her expertise will help you answer questions like: How can I recognize my biases? How should I act with someone different than me? Am I racist for mentioning or even noticing race? Visit www.cba.org/dispatches to learn more about CBA President and his goals. Check out...
Dec 06, 2018•33 min•Ep. 6
You're growing your small or solo firm, but does that mean attending every networking event? How do you fill your rolodex without emptying your energy reserves? When you're building a small or solo practice, there are so many competing priorities. In this episode, we chat with Martine Boucher of Simplex Legal to discern how to make the most of opportunities, without wasting your precious time. What does effective networking look like anyway? To learn more about how to grow your professional netw...
Nov 22, 2018•24 min•Ep. 5
Ever wonder what's in store for the Canadian Bar Association this coming year? Ray Adlington is the new president and he's got a busy agenda. In this podcast, we discuss why he's chosen to champion inclusivity in the profession, how power and privilege impact the legal profession and who he'll be working with the create this change. Visit www.cba.org/dispatches to learn more about CBA President and his goals. To contact us (please include in the subject line ''Podcast''): podcasts@cba.org Please...
Nov 08, 2018•27 min•Ep. 4
A good mentorship can be like a great romance -- it nourishes you and helps you grow. But how do we find and foster these relationships? In this episode, Andrea Rayment shares her tips on what mentorship means, how to find a good fit and etiquette surrounding the union. Check out her webinar on practical tips for managing everyday stress. Nous avons également parlé de mentorat dans notre balado en français Juriste branché . To contact us (please include in the subject line ''Podcast''): podcasts...
Oct 25, 2018•26 min•Ep. 3
Wonder what goes into creating a personal brand? We discuss elevator pitches, social media and networking with lawyer Larry Markowitz . What's your motto? Figuring out the image you're portraying to the world is the first step into your professional career. In this episode, we discuss how to perfect the art of the elevator pitch, what we should be saying on social media and how to network with recruitment expert and securities lawyer Larry Markowitz. Check out his webinar on building your person...
Oct 11, 2018•23 min•Ep. 2
We discuss wellness tips for law students with trademark lawyer and Iron Man triathlete Stephanie Melnychuk in this episode. From correctly aligned posture, to carefully selecting what food fuels you, Stephanie Melnychuk is an elite athlete who knows the ins and outs of high endurance performance. In this episode, she shares her wellness tips with law students. If the most exercise you've had today is getting up from your desk to grab a latté, tune in to find out why that's okay and what you can...
Sep 27, 2018•25 min•Ep. 1
