Myles Anevich is an experienced criminal appeal lawyer practicing in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this episode of Of Counsel, he discusses the realities of appeal advocacy, client management, bail pending appeal, and the importance of appeal wo
(Written by ChatGPT): In this episode, we explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and the legal industry. Today, we're excited to have a special guest with us: Prof. Abdi Aidid, an expert in artificial intelligence and the law, and
In her role as counsel for the Civil Liberties Association in the Emergency Act Commission (POEC), Ewa Krajewska recently impressed Canadians with her cross-examination of Justin Trudeau. In this podcast, we delve into how she prepared for that
Lonny Rosen is a founding partner of the Toronto health law boutique Rosen Sunshine LLP. His practice consists of giving opinions and advice on health care legislation and policies and representing clients in a wide range of civil and administr
For over a decade, Caroline Mandell was counsel to the judges of the Court of Appeal for Ontario. Now, Caroline teaches judges and adjudicators how to write decisions. She also advises lawyers on how to communicate a winning argument. In this e
Marie Henein is one of the most celebrated litigators in Canadian history and a partner at Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP. She has extensive experience as lead counsel on high-profile criminal, civil, and regulatory cases. Marie recently relea
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 socie
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 spiritual
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
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
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 re
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 t
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,
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 o
Ep.#40: Paul Le Vay "Le bon avocat aide son client. L’excellent avocat aide le juge."Stockwoods LLP partner Paul Le Vay is one of Canada's top litigators. His areas of practice include commercial, securities, class actions, professional lia
Not all leaders in the legal profession are found in high-ranking positions on Bay Street or the Supreme Court of Canada. Some leaders, like Douglas Judson and Heather Donkers, can be found in law schools or as junior councillors in small towns
Atrisha Lewis is a rising star in Canadian legal history, achieving an impressive level of success and recognition in just five years since her call date in 2013. She is now among the top litigators in the country and was awarded the prestigiou