Of Counsel

Amy Slotek "The provision of human dignity"Legal Aid Ontario staff lawyer and Sounds Times [https://soundtimes.com] 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: [https://www.lexisnexis.ca/en-ca/sl/small-law-ebrief.page]This episode of our podcast is brought to you by our exclusive sponsor LexisNexis Canada. [https://www.lexisnexis.ca/en-ca/sl/small-law-ebrief.page] Free LexisNexis content! * Browse the latest copy of theSolo and Small Firm e-Brief [https://www.lexisnexis.ca/en-ca/sl/small-law-ebrief.page]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 ourWills, Trusts & Estate (Ontario), Litigation & Dispute and Intellectual Property & Technology Experts. [https://www.lexisnexis.ca/en-ca/sl/meet-our-experts.page] * Read our three-part series,Wills, Trusts & Estates series: Digital Estate Myths [https://go.lexisnexis.ca/Digital-Estate-Myths].

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: [https://www.lexisnexis.ca/en-ca/sl/small-law-ebrief.page]This episode of our podcast is brought to you by our exclusive sponsor LexisNexis Canada. [https://www.lexisnexis.ca/en-ca/sl/small-law-ebrief.page] Free LexisNexis content! * Browse the latest copy of theSolo and Small Firm e-Brief [https://www.lexisnexis.ca/en-ca/sl/small-law-ebrief.page]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 ourWills, Trusts & Estate (Ontario), Litigation & Dispute and Intellectual Property & Technology Experts. [https://www.lexisnexis.ca/en-ca/sl/meet-our-experts.page] * Read our three-part series,Wills, Trusts & Estates series: Digital Estate Myths [https://go.lexisnexis.ca/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. SPONSORED MESSAGE: [https://www.lexisnexis.ca/en-ca/sl/small-law-ebrief.page]This episode of our podcast is brought to you by our exclusive sponsor LexisNexis Canada. [https://www.lexisnexis.ca/en-ca/sl/small-law-ebrief.page] Free LexisNexis content! * Browse the latest copy of theSolo and Small Firm e-Brief [https://www.lexisnexis.ca/en-ca/sl/small-law-ebrief.page]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 ourWills, Trusts & Estate (Ontario), Litigation & Dispute and Intellectual Property & Technology Experts. [https://www.lexisnexis.ca/en-ca/sl/meet-our-experts.page] * Read our three-part series,Wills, Trusts & Estates series: Digital Estate Myths [https://go.lexisnexis.ca/Digital-Estate-Myths].

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. [https://www.unb.ca/fredericton/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: [https://www.lexisnexis.ca/en-ca/sl/small-law-ebrief.page]This episode of our podcast is brought to you by our exclusive sponsor LexisNexis Canada. [https://www.lexisnexis.ca/en-ca/sl/small-law-ebrief.page] * Browse the latest copy of theSolo and Small Firm e-Brief [https://www.lexisnexis.ca/en-ca/sl/small-law-ebrief.page]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 ourWills, Trusts & Estate (Ontario), Litigation & Dispute and Intellectual Property & Technology Experts. [https://www.lexisnexis.ca/en-ca/sl/meet-our-experts.page] * Read our three-part series,Wills, Trusts & Estates series: Digital Estate Myths [https://go.lexisnexis.ca/Digital-Estate-Myths].

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. [https://www.unb.ca/fredericton/law/] In this episode, we interview UNB Prof. Nicole O'Byrne [https://www.unb.ca/faculty-staff/directory/law/obyrne-nicole.html] 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: [https://www.lexisnexis.ca/en-ca/sl/small-law-ebrief.page]This episode of our podcast is brought to you by our exclusive sponsor LexisNexis Canada. [https://www.lexisnexis.ca/en-ca/sl/small-law-ebrief.page] * Browse the latest copy of theSolo and Small Firm e-Brief [https://www.lexisnexis.ca/en-ca/sl/small-law-ebrief.page]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 ourWills, Trusts & Estate (Ontario), Litigation & Dispute and Intellectual Property & Technology Experts. [https://www.lexisnexis.ca/en-ca/sl/meet-our-experts.page] * Read our three-part series,Wills, Trusts & Estates series: Digital Estate Myths [https://go.lexisnexis.ca/Digital-Estate-Myths].