The Law Garage

As an extension of The Garage Series, this next project works to expand upon Paul M Cooper’s long-standing commitment of making continuing legal education accessible for everyone. Come in for your tune-up in the Law Garage and learn from leading professionals in the criminal bar. From the beginning of a police investigation to the trial or jury trial, gain insight into the working minds of experienced defence practitioners. For young lawyers: learn what they could not teach you in law school. For seasoned members of the criminal bar: come on in for your tune-up.

Emma 'Streets' Rhodes: Youth Law

In this episode, we sit down with Emma 'Streets' Rhodes, who is a specialist in youth law. Any opinions expressed are Emma Rhodes', and not those of the Crown, Tribunals Ontario, or any of its tribunals.

05-23
57:35

Marianne 'Mustang' Salih: Appeals, Advice & The Future of AI in Criminal Law

Marianne 'Mustang' Salih comes on The Law Garage to provide the building blocks of a successful appeal practice, plus, hear her thoughts on AI in the future of criminal law and her advice to lawyers.

05-01
56:06

Law Garage Returns: S4 E1 Marco 'Sciarrazard' Sciarra Returns

This week we welcome Marco Sciarra back to the Law Garage.

04-24
01:34:33

A Message From Marco Sciarra

"We don't have the benefit of choosing when an opportunity arises, the best we can do is be prepared to accept it when it does"

06-17
08:42

Law Garage Season 3 Finale: A Tribute To Edward Sapiano

In the season 3 finale of The Law Garage, we are joined by William Jaksa to remember Edward Sapiano.

04-29
01:39:03

Bonus Episode: Season 3 Clips Show

For the last episode in the garage this season, we ask the guests of season 3 some questions including, "court walk-up song", favourite quote that reminds you about the profession, and more! Reminder: Please Vote in the Upcoming Bencher Election The Law Garage fully endorses the Good Governance Coalition because Convocation should reflect our values and our professionalism as well as a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to ensuring continued professional self-governance with competent, experienced lawyers leading the Law Society. For further information as to who the candidates are please see the website www.goodgovernancecoalition.ca [The endorsement of the Good Governance Coalition are the views of The Law Garage only and do not necessarily reflect the views of any of the guests of The Law Garage or its listeners.]

04-13
01:44:52

Canabis Amnesty with Aisha Abawajy and Laura Liscio

In today’s Law Garage, guests Laura and Aisha discuss their involvement with Cannabis Amnesty, what led them to this project, and the work of the organization.

03-09
56:26

Breanna Vandebeek and Nathan Gorham "You can have civil cut throat defences..."

In today’s Law Garage, guests Nathan and Breana speak to the exciting and challenging elements of practicing in two jurisdictions, their recent homicide cases, how to run a cutthroat defence, and the impact it has on lawyers during a trial.

02-25
47:37

Sherif Foda and Laura Metcalfe “We have to start pushing back against this method of prosecution that is just madness”

In today’s Law Garage, guests Sherif and Laura discuss what they feel are the most exciting and rewarding aspects of criminal law, fond memories of their early days of practice, advice for other counsel tackling Garofoli applications, and the impacts of mass surveillance on criminal law.

02-09
01:14:02

Andrew Furgiuele and Naomi Lutes "what you’re doing is fighting to take them back to square one"

On today’s Law Garage, guests Andrew and Naomi discuss how being a defence lawyer has become more challenging due to recent changes in the law requiring more defence disclosure. They also provide their insight on the appeal process.

01-26
01:06:19

Alex Munoz and Pamela Machado: "It's not all just defence or Crown"

In today’s Law Garage, guests Alex and Pamela share their experiences of how they transitioned to other areas of law using their criminal law background, and how this background has helped them in their current practice. They share the lessons they learned during

01-12
58:14

Daniel Brown & Jessyca Greenwood: "There is no such thing as off the record"

In today’s Law Garage, guests Daniel and Jessyca discuss their experiences with the media, advice on how to deal with and respond to the media in this profession, and the benefits and drawbacks media attention can bring to a case.

12-08
01:14:47

Alison Craig & Brian Eberdt: “You give the police an inch and they’re always going to take a mile"

In today’s Law Garage, guests Brian and Alison discuss the best ways to learn in the field as a young lawyer, how they got involved in criminal law, and fond memories of their early days of practice, particularly pre-zoom days. This podcast features an in-depth discussion of the Alan Smith documentary and the unbelievable police operations and practices involved.

11-24
01:09:05

Sia Pashang and Dr. Soheila Pashang: "The gladiator, like Justice Strathy said, has emotions"

In today’s Law Garage, guests Sia and Soheila discuss the stresses experienced by litigators and the importance of taking care of your mental health in the profession. Sia, an experienced litigator, speaks to the common perceptions and characteristics associated with lawyers and the effect this can have on one’s mental health. Soheila, an experienced social worker, offers insight about prioritizing self-care and what steps to take to achieve this.

10-26
52:51

Rebecca McConchie and Lindsay Board: "In terms of JJ, I felt disappointed but also invigorated in the sense that I was thinking 'okay, well what next?'"

In today’s Law Garage, guests Lindsay and Rebecca discuss the recent decision released by the Supreme Court of Canada, R. v. J.J., and the uncertainy the decision brings into the law. They discuss their fears of how this decision may bleed into other areas of criminal law.

09-29
01:00:31

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