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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 episode, Caroline reflects on her career, what makes good advocacy, and issues facing the justice system.  Listen to her alongside with co-host Jacob Roth below. You can learn more about Caroline and what she can offer litigators seeking to enhance their legal writing and reasoning skills here: caroline@mandellcoaching.com | (416) 648-9657 Caroline Mandell "Justice is not just a place." THE FOLLOWING IS AN INTERVIEW OF A GUEST FOR THE OF COUNSEL PODCAST. THE LAWYER / GUEST IS NOT AFFILIATED IN ANY WAY WITH THE FIRM ROBICHAUD'S NOR DO THEY REPRESENT THE OPINIONS OR LEGAL VIEWS OF THE FIRM. PLEASE CONTACT THE LAWYER DIRECTLY IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK TO THEM.

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 administrative proceedings. In this episode, Lonny addresses what a health lawyer does, what has made him successful, and the keys to his success. Lonny also explains the status of Canadian law on medical assistance in dying (otherwise known as physician-assisted suicide). Lonny Rosen “Excellence means always putting your clients first.” (Link to book discussed in podcast): The Human Element, Overcoming the Resistance That Awaits, by Loran Nordgren The Law Governing Medical Assistance in Dying Part I: Past & Present  THE FOLLOWING IS AN INTERVIEW OF A GUEST FOR THE OF COUNSEL PODCAST. THE LAWYER / GUEST IS NOT AFFILIATED IN ANY WAY WITH THE FIRM ROBICHAUD'S NOR DO THEY REPRESENT THE OPINIONS OR LEGAL VIEWS OF THE FIRM. PLEASE CONTACT THE LAWYER DIRECTLY IF YOU WISH TO SPEK TO THEM.

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 released her memoir, Nothing But the Truth (also available on Audible), which weaves her personal story with her strongly held views on society’s most pressing issues, legal and otherwise. In this episode, Marie reflects on her life, career, the keys to her success, and inequities that continue to plague the legal profession. Episode #49: Marie Henein "So go. Layout your plan and execute." THE FOLLOWING IS AN INTERVIEW OF A GUEST FOR THE OF COUNSEL PODCAST. THE LAWYER / GUEST IS NOT AFFILIATED IN ANY WAY WITH THE FIRM ROBICHAUD'S NOR DO THEY REPRESENT THE OPINIONS OR LEGAL VIEWS OF THE FIRM. PLEASE CONTACT THE LAWYER DIRECTLY IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK TO THEM.

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. Episode #48: Amy Slotek "The provision of human dignity" THE FOLLOWING IS AN INTERVIEW OF A GUEST FOR THE OF COUNSEL PODCAST. THE LAWYER / GUEST IS NOT AFFILIATED IN ANY WAY WITH THE FIRM ROBICHAUD'S NOR DO THEY REPRESENT THE OPINIONS OR LEGAL VIEWS OF THE FIRM. PLEASE CONTACT THE LAWYER DIRECTLY IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK TO THEM. 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.

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. Edward Prutschi "We are the defenders of the wall" THE FOLLOWING IS AN INTERVIEW OF A GUEST FOR THE OF COUNSEL PODCAST. THE LAWYER / GUEST IS NOT AFFILIATED IN ANY WAY WITH THE FIRM ROBICHAUD'S NOR DO THEY REPRESENT THE OPINIONS OR LEGAL VIEWS OF THE FIRM. PLEASE CONTACT THE LAWYER DIRECTLY IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK TO THEM. 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' 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. Ep.#46: Kaveh Shahrooz "Freedom of speech is the corrective used for wrongs" THE FOLLOWING IS AN INTERVIEW OF A GUEST FOR THE OF COUNSEL PODCAST. THE LAWYER / GUEST IS NOT AFFILIATED IN ANY WAY WITH THE FIRM ROBICHAUD'S NOR DO THEY REPRESENT THE OPINIONS OR LEGAL VIEWS OF THE FIRM. PLEASE CONTACT THE LAWYER DIRECTLY IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK TO THEM. 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.

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. Ep.#45: Kerri Froc "The academic dialogue" THE FOLLOWING IS AN INTERVIEW OF A GUEST FOR THE OF COUNSEL PODCAST. THE LAWYER / GUEST IS NOT AFFILIATED IN ANY WAY WITH THE FIRM ROBICHAUD'S NOR DO THEY REPRESENT THE OPINIONS OR LEGAL VIEWS OF THE FIRM. PLEASE CONTACT THE LAWYER DIRECTLY IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK TO THEM. 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.

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. Ep.#44: Nicole O'Byrne "The pillars of Canadian Society" THE FOLLOWING IS AN INTERVIEW OF A GUEST FOR THE OF COUNSEL PODCAST. THE LAWYER / GUEST IS NOT AFFILIATED IN ANY WAY WITH THE FIRM ROBICHAUD'S NOR DO THEY REPRESENT THE OPINIONS OR LEGAL VIEWS OF THE FIRM. PLEASE CONTACT THE LAWYER DIRECTLY IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK TO THEM. 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.

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 NYC. From there, Micheal clerked with Justice LeBel of the Supreme Court of Canada where he learned many valuable lessons he passes on in this podcast. Micheal now enjoys his time as Associate Dean at UNB in Fredericton where he guides the law school towards an exciting future. His pride in his students and the school is apparent and adds an important perspective on his importance in the future of law in Canada. Ep.43: Michael Marin "The red ink is a good sign" THE FOLLOWING IS AN INTERVIEW OF A GUEST FOR THE OF COUNSEL PODCAST. THE LAWYER / GUEST IS NOT AFFILIATED IN ANY WAY WITH THE FIRM ROBICHAUD'S NOR DO THEY REPRESENT THE OPINIONS OR LEGAL VIEWS OF THE FIRM. PLEASE CONTACT THE LAWYER DIRECTLY IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK TO THEM. 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.

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, Ep.#42: Steven Skurka: "May I continue Your Honour?" THE FOLLOWING IS AN INTERVIEW OF A GUEST FOR THE OF COUNSEL PODCAST. THE LAWYER / GUEST IS NOT AFFILIATED IN ANY WAY WITH THE FIRM ROBICHAUD'S NOR DO THEY REPRESENT THE OPINIONS OR LEGAL VIEWS OF THE FIRM. PLEASE CONTACT THE LAWYER DIRECTLY IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK TO THEM. 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.

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. Ep.#41: Jonathan Kay: Connect your ideas to how people experience life. THE FOLLOWING IS AN INTERVIEW OF A GUEST FOR THE OF COUNSEL PODCAST. THE LAWYER / GUEST IS NOT AFFILIATED IN ANY WAY WITH THE FIRM ROBICHAUD'S NOR DO THEY REPRESENT THE OPINIONS OR LEGAL VIEWS OF THE FIRM. PLEASE CONTACT THE LAWYER DIRECTLY IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK TO THEM. 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.

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 liability, and professional regulation. He is also one of the strongest legal advocates for francophone rights and representation in the legal system. This episode of Of Counsel is special in two unique ways. First, it is entirely in French, and second, it is the first (and perhaps the only ever) episode guest hosted by none other than McCarthy Tétrault lawyer superstar and preceding Of Counsel guest, Atrisha Lewis. Join us as Atrisha takes us through Paul's amazing life in litigation, on this episode of Of Counsel. THE FOLLOWING IS AN INTERVIEW OF A GUEST FOR THE OF COUNSEL PODCAST. THE LAWYER / GUEST IS NOT AFFILIATED IN ANY WAY WITH THE FIRM ROBICHAUD'S NOR DO THEY REPRESENT THE OPINIONS OR LEGAL VIEWS OF THE FIRM. PLEASE CONTACT THE LAWYER DIRECTLY IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK TO THEM. Paul Le Vay, associé chez Stockwoods srl, est un plaideur de talent. Il exerce dans les domaines du droit commercial, des valeurs mobilières, des recours collectifs et de la responsabilité et de la règlementation professionnelle. Cette émission de Of Counsel est spéciale d’une part parce qu’elle est entièrement en langue française et d’autre part parce pour la première (et peut-être la seule) fois, elle est animée par une vedette du cabinet McCarthy Tétrault, Atrisha Lewis, qui elle-même a été  l’invitée de Of Counsel. Atrisha nous guidera à travers la vie exceptionnelle de Paul comme plaideur. Soyez des nôtres.  SPONSORED MESSAGE: This episode of our podcast is brought to you by our exclusive sponsor LexisNexis Canada. Readily advise clients on securities, commecial litigation and employment law. LexisPractice Advisor (R) provides you with the information and guidance you need. Explore the topics in these areas of practice: SecuritesCommercialEmployment Want to see more? Ask for a free trial.

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 in Ontario. Despite their current positions, these leaders and influencers have a promising future ahead of them. In this episode of Of Counsel, we interview a former and present president of the Law Students' Society of Ontario. While they may not be well-known to senior lawyers, they have made significant contributions in advancing the interests of law students and recent members of the legal profession. During the interview, Heather and Douglas discuss what it's like to be a newly licensed lawyer or law student in 2019 and how much the legal profession has changed in the past 20, 10, and even 5 years. This is an important listen for any lawyer who wants to understand the challenges faced by recent calls and the sense of abandonment and hopelessness that some may feel as they enter the profession. With the upcoming Bencher election, it's more critical than ever to listen to their voices and understand why we need to change as a profession to save it. Ep.#39: Douglas Judson & Heather Donkers:We need to have a conversation about disrupting norms THE FOLLOWING IS AN INTERVIEW OF A GUEST FOR THE OF COUNSEL PODCAST. THE LAWYER / GUEST IS NOT AFFILIATED IN ANY WAY WITH THE FIRM ROBICHAUD'S NOR DO THEY REPRESENT THE OPINIONS OR LEGAL VIEWS OF THE FIRM. PLEASE CONTACT THE LAWYER DIRECTLY IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK TO THEM. SPONSORED MESSAGE: This episode of our podcast is brought to you by our exclusive sponsor LexisNexis Canada. Sign up for LexisNexis' Solo and Small e-Brief; a newletter for Canadian Solo and Small law firms. Read about the latest news, emerging practice trends and upcoming events. Subscribe to our free newsletter.

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 prestigious Precedent Setter Award in 2018, which recognizes outstanding lawyers within their first 10 years of call. Colleagues describe her as determined, intelligent, and skilled, with a clear goal of becoming Canada's top civil litigator. Currently at McCarthy Tétrault in Toronto, Atrisha is seeking election as a Law Society Bencher, which would make her the youngest Bencher ever to hold this prestigious position. Despite the tradition of Convocation being reserved for older, white, and male lawyers, Atrisha is determined to increase diversity and its benefits in the halls of Osgoode Hall. For many in the legal profession, Atrisha is a role model and the future of the profession. Her achievements and ambitions are awe-inspiring, and her determination to bring positive change to the profession is admirable. Ep.#38: Atrisha Lewis: Shattering glass ceilings. THE FOLLOWING IS AN INTERVIEW OF A GUEST FOR THE OF COUNSEL PODCAST. THE LAWYER / GUEST IS NOT AFFILIATED IN ANY WAY WITH THE FIRM ROBICHAUD'S NOR DO THEY REPRESENT THE OPINIONS OR LEGAL VIEWS OF THE FIRM. PLEASE CONTACT THE LAWYER DIRECTLY IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK TO THEM. SPONSORED MESSAGE: This episode of our podcast is brought to you by our exclusive sponsor LexisNexis Canada. Lexis Advance® Quicklaw® is now offering a new data visualization tool that will make it faster and easier for you to assess cases and determine relevance right from the Search Results Page. Watch our video to learn more. Get a free trial to find out for yourself.

One person familiar with Will and his career described him as having the "widest range of advocacy skills in all of Canada." A partner with the elite litigation firm Lenczner Slaght in Toronto, Will's litigation experience includes commercial disputes, public and governmental relations, libel and slander, and regulatory and criminal matters. Looking to some of his appointments by the Courts and government demonstrate the confidence the bar and judiciary has in him as an effective, balanced, and proven lawyer. From 2005 to 2008, Will caused at Canada's Associate Deputy Minister of Justice and a team leader in complex and volatile areas of litigation. Will's steady and measured approach was essential to resolving many of these governmental disputes during these years. In April, Will seeks reelection for a third term as Bencher to the Law Society. His experienced leadership during this time has assisted Convocation seek common ground and advance many important initiatives including Mental Health, Governmental Relations, and Professional Regulation. You can learn more about Will's platform at www.litigate.com/WillForBencher. You can also learn more about Will's platform but listening to our new Of Counsel Bencher Series here. Ep.#37: William C. McDowell: Recognize the importance of empathy in the law. THE FOLLOWING IS AN INTERVIEW OF A GUEST FOR THE OF COUNSEL PODCAST. THE LAWYER / GUEST IS NOT AFFILIATED IN ANY WAY WITH THE FIRM ROBICHAUD'S NOR DO THEY REPRESENT THE OPINIONS OR LEGAL VIEWS OF THE FIRM. PLEASE CONTACT THE LAWYER DIRECTLY IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK TO THEM. SPONSORED MESSAGE: This episode of our podcast is brought to you by our exclusive sponsor LexisNexis Canada. Easily track your case progress with powerful interactive dashboards in the latest LexisNexis® CaseMap® software update, new for 2019! Create order from case chaos. With all the details, facts, figures, dates and locations typically involved in assembling a case, it’s easy to get disoriented. That’s what makes LexisNexis® CaseMap® is so handy—it’s powerful case analysis software that can help you organize your case documents and give you a bird’s-eye view of your entire case. Learn more about the industry’s leading case analysis tool.

As the former President of the Ontario Bar Association, Law Society Medalist, and an exemplary career in law, Orlando Da Silva enters 2019 well positioned as he seeks election for Bencher with the Law Society of Ontario. In this episode of Of Counsel, Orlando takes us on his remarkable path into law. A son of a welder turned to Bay St. phenom. A rising star turned to political aspirations. From depression, and then then to the brink of death when he attempted to take his own life at the age 40. A lot has changed since then. Now, Orlando is a champion for lawyers facing mental health issues. Through his influence, intelligence, and determination, Orlando has brought the dark recesses of depression into the daylight to expose the reality that none of us are alone facing mental health challenges in this grulling career. Ultimately, Orlando's story is one of optimism, hope, and determination. One that will hopefully carry on as he moves into the next stage of his career if elected as Bencher to the Law Society of Ontario. Ep.#36: Orlando Da Silva: I didn't come this far, just to come this far. THE FOLLOWING IS AN INTERVIEW OF A GUEST FOR THE OF COUNSEL PODCAST. THE LAWYER / GUEST IS NOT AFFILIATED IN ANY WAY WITH THE FIRM ROBICHAUD’S NOR DO THEY REPRESENT THE OPINIONS OR LEGAL VIEWS OF THE FIRM. PLEASE CONTACT THE LAWYER DIRECTLY IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK TO THEM. SPONSORED MESSAGE: This episode of our podcast is brought to you by our exclusive sponsor LexisNexis Canada. LexisNexis Canada is excited to announce a new product offered called LexisNexis Litigation Advantage. Litigation Advantage is a powerful combination of deep analytical content and practical guidance for one great price. The Litigation Advantage includes Lexis Advance Quicklaw® Civil Litigation Essentials and your choice of the Lexis Practice Advisor®Litigation & Dispute Resolution or Personal Injury module. For more information on this product and how you can get a free trial visit lexisnexis.ca/litigationadvantage. For more information on this product and how you can get a free trial visit: lexisnexis.ca/litigationadvantage.

With a long and accomplished career in politics, including acting as the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Peter MacKay is one of Canada's most widely recognized lawyers. During his tenure in Ottawa, Peter was instrumental in developing and shaping the criminal justice system in Canada as we know it today. In this episode of Of Counsel, Peter fondly reflects on his times as a prosecutor in his home province Nova Scotia, his rationale for the transition into politics, the decisions made during his tenure in the Department of Justice and what it accomplished for Canadian law. Peter also provides us a candid and passionate explanation of his present efforts towards combating human trafficking, while working as a full time lawyer, strategic advisor, and regulatory compliance counsel at the prestigious law firm Baker MacKenzie. Peter's episode is a perfect way to end our 2018 launch year for the podcast. Our listeners mean a great deal to us at the firm and we could not have obtained the success we have without you. A sincere thank you from all of us here at Robichaud's. We would also like to extend a special thank you to our exclusive sponsor LexisNexis Canada who joined us midway through 2018. With their support, it has allowed us to extend the reach of our podcast by travelling outside Toronto to Ottawa and other areas of Ontario. The wonderful team at LexisNexis has shown real passion for what the podcast offers our listeners. Their commitment has ensured that their company philosophy towards teaching, innovation, and advancement of the law is actualized through efforts like this. Ep.#35: Peter MacKay: It's a human pacifier to try and understand the other side. THE FOLLOWING IS AN INTERVIEW OF A GUEST FOR THE OF COUNSEL PODCAST. THE LAWYER / GUEST IS NOT AFFILIATED IN ANY WAY WITH THE FIRM ROBICHAUD'S NOR DO THEY REPRESENT THE OPINIONS OR LEGAL VIEWS OF THE FIRM. PLEASE CONTACT THE GUEST DIRECTLY IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK TO THEM. SPONSORED MESSAGE: This episode of our podcast is brought to you by our exclusive sponsor LexisNexis Canada. Our sponsored message today is once again brought to you by our exclusive sponsor LexisNexis Canada. Peter Mackay is no stranger to being in the news. In the legal profession, information is the key to success. You have to know what’s happening with clients, competitors, practice areas and industries. The Lawyer’s Daily provides you with a dedicated feed of Criminal news in the legal industry. Stay ahead of competitors by getting daily updates on important criminal laws and cases. Visit thelawyersdaily.ca and sign up for a 14 day free trial!

Emilie Taman and Micheal Spratt are a powerhouse couple in Canadian law. In addition to their remarkable accomplishments in Court, Micheal and Emilie's influence is far reaching with their ground breaking and award winning podcast, The Docket. In 2018, Emilie was named one of Canada's Top 25 most influential lawyers by Canadian Lawyer Magazine for her active roles in practice, her contributions as a professor at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law, and her political involvement as a candidate for the NDP in the 2015 federal election. Emilie intends to springboard off that momentum and run again for the NDP in the upcoming 2019 election for the riding of Ottawa Centre. Anyone who follows Canadian criminal developments in the news, Senate, and Legislature would immediately recognize the name and contributions of Michael Spratt. Micheal's passion for criminal law reform has placed him before the Senate and Parliamentary committees on dozens of occasion where they seek his advice, insights, and unhindered criticisms on proposed improvements to the criminal justice system. In this episode, we join Micheal and Emilie at the Chateau Montebello during the attendance at the annual CCLA conference discussing what how they manage their active legal lifestyle together. Ep.#34: Emilie Taman and Micheal Spratt: take care of your work and family and the rest takes care of itself. THE FOLLOWING IS AN INTERVIEW OF A GUEST FOR THE OF COUNSEL PODCAST. THE LAWYER / GUEST IS NOT AFFILIATED IN ANY WAY WITH THE FIRM ROBICHAUD'S NOR DO THEY REPRESENT THE OPINIONS OR LEGAL VIEWS OF THE FIRM. PLEASE CONTACT THE GUEST DIRECTLY IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK TO THEM. SPONSORED MESSAGE: This episode of our podcast is brought to you by our exclusive sponsor LexisNexis Canada. Be in the know. Here are the top five sources that Canadian criminal lawyers find on Lexis Advance Quicklaw: 1. Canada Sentencing Quantums 2. Halsbury's Laws of Canada- Criminal Offences and Defences (Alan Gold) 3. Sopinka, Lederman & Bryant: The Law of Evidence in Canada- Criminal Procedure (Fuerst, Lederman & Bryant) 4. Halsbury's Laws of Canada -Criminal Procedure (Alan Gold) 5. The Practitioner's Criminal Code (Alan Gold). Sign up for a free demo of Lexis Advance Quicklaw Criminal Essentials at lexisnexis.ca/criminalessentials

Carissima Mathen grew up wanting to dance on Broadway, but today, she serves as the Vice-Dean (Academic) and Full Professor of Law at the University of Ottawa Law School. Prior to her distinguished career in academics, Carissima acted as Counsel and later as Director of Litigation for the Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund.  Carissima’s primary area of expertise is Canadian constitutional law. Her book, called Courts without Cases: The Law and Politics of Advisory Opinionswill be published in 2019. She is also an active media commentator, appearing on programs such as The Current, Power and Politics, CTV National News, CBC Sunday Scrum, the Agenda, and BBC The World. Carissima has published numerous op eds, is regularly cited in national print and online media, and pioneered the practice of live tweeting from the Supreme Court of Canada. In 2018, Carissima was a recipient of the Law Society Medal, one of the highest honours bestowed by the Ontario legal profession. Ep.#33: Carissima Mathen: A means to hold them accountable. THE FOLLOWING IS AN INTERVIEW OF A GUEST FOR THE OF COUNSEL PODCAST. THE LAWYER / GUEST IS NOT AFFILIATED IN ANY WAY WITH THE FIRM ROBICHAUD'S NOR DO THEY REPRESENT THE OPINIONS OR LEGAL VIEWS OF THE FIRM. PLEASE CONTACT THE GUEST DIRECTLY IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK TO THEM. SPONSORED MESSAGE: This episode of our podcast is brought to you by our exclusive sponsor LexisNexis Canada. As proud Canadians we recently celebrated our great country’s 150th anniversary! Our sponsor, LexisNexis, published several texts to stamp this historical landmark, including Canada’s Constitutional Democracy: The 150th Anniversary Celebration. In this book, insightful perspectives are shared on how historical, legal and political events shaped the development of Canada's Constitution over the past 150 years. It also examines overarching constitutional, political and historic themes that had a profound impact on how Canada evolved, and how these developments set the agenda for the coming years and decades. Forwards are written by the Former Governor General of Canada, The Right Honourable David Johnston, and former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, the Right Honourable Beverly McLachlin. You can find the book Canada’s Constitutional Democracy: The 150th Anniversary Celebration at lexisnexis.ca/bookstore, or enter for a chance to win a copy at lexisnexis.ca/bookdraw. Enter by December 15, 2018 for a chance to win the book: Canada's Constitutional Democracy: The 150th Anniversary Celebration. Visit: lexisnexis.ca/bookdraw

In the course of practicing for over 40 years, Donald Bayne has entrenched himself as one of the best criminal defence lawyers Canada has ever known. Despite this, his humility, compassion for human suffering, and pursuit of justice is as vibrant as it was when he first became a lawyer. Don's remarkable journey in his pursuit of justice takes us from a farm on the prairies, to varsity football fields, to travelling with the KGB in the Soviet Union at the height of the Cold War. His past cases are some of Canada's most well known and include acting as defence counsel for Senator Mike Duffy, acting for the coroner in the Ashley Smith Inquiry, and more recently his endless efforts opposing, and now correcting what seems a clear error and injustice, of his client Hassan Diab's extradition from Canada. The release of this particular episode comes at a time when Canadian extradition laws are the topic of worldwide media after the recent arrest of Meng Wanzhou of Huawei as she awaits for a bail hearing and likely deportation to the United States on allegations of US Iran sanction violations.  Ep.#32: Donald Bayne: the threat against the rule of law. THE FOLLOWING IS AN INTERVIEW OF A GUEST FOR THE OF COUNSEL PODCAST. THE LAWYER / GUEST IS NOT AFFILIATED IN ANY WAY WITH THE FIRM ROBICHAUD'S NOR DO THEY REPRESENT THE OPINIONS OR LEGAL VIEWS OF THE FIRM. PLEASE CONTACT THE GUEST DIRECTLY IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK TO THEM. SPONSORED MESSAGE: This episode of our podcast is brought to you by our exclusive sponsor LexisNexis Canada. As a leading legal publisher, LexisNexis Canada's resources are exhaustive as Donald's years of practice and cover all the topics and areas of practice that Don has mastered over the years.   For those interested in criminal law, be sure to visit LexisNexis.ca and check out the Halsbury's Laws of Canada series - Criminal Offences and Defences, and Halsbury's Laws of Canada - Criminal Procedure authored and edited by Don's close friend and legal icon Alan Gold. You will also find on their website the latest edition of Alan Gold's Practitioner’s Ontario Criminal Practice, 2019 Edition.  If this episode triggers you to dig deeper in the law of extradition, you will find "Canadian Extradition Law Practice, 5th Edition" by Gary Bottling and invaluable resource in understanding this complex, and little known area of law.  Dr. Gary Botting provides cumulative knowledge, valuable insights and strategic advice that make this the most comprehensive resource available on current extradition law. A quick cross-reference tool for lawyers and judges alike, it will also appeal to government officials charged with the responsibility of advancing extradition applications both in Canada and in requesting countries.