Episodes
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
193. Elephant in the Zoom: Taking Care of Your Mental Health (with EITR uOttawa)
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Focusing on student wellness and mental health, we're re-airing one of our most popular episodes. This is a Lexis Nexis sponsored episode so make sure to listen for this month’s secret star rewards code.
In this episode, host Bianca Morello sits down with Matthew Boissonneault and Nicholas Crimi, Co-Presidents of Elephant in the Room (uOttawa). As the title suggests, we talk about taking care of your mental health during the “Zoom times”, imposter syndrome, OCIs, work-life balance, and e-learning. We share some personal stories and get real about the challenges law students face and the importance of taking care of yourself throughout the process.
To learn more about Elephant in the Room (uOttawa):
Facebook: @EITRatFauteux
Twitter: @EITR_uOttawaLaw
Instagram: @EIRT_uOttawaLaw
Email: EITRuOttawa@gmail.com
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Join Amos Vang on this very special episode as he interviews The Right Honourable David Johnston, Canada’s 28th Governor General, on his entire life and career. If you want the full experience of this episode, tune into the YouTube version!
Hockey player, lawyer, law professor, university president, university chancellor, federal election debate moderator, Leaders’ Debates Commissioner, and Governor General, Mr. Johnston has seen it all. In this episode, Mr. Johnston shares some wisdom that he has obtained over his entire life and shares how he applies such wisdom to his career and daily life. Mr. Johnston also shares never-before-seen stories such as his friendship with Golden Globe Award-winning screenplay writer and author Erich Segal, his acquaintance with legendary Academy Award-winning actor Tommy Lee Jones, and his time working with Queen Elizabeth II. Finally, and importantly, Mr. Johnston and Amos discuss the importance of the art of communication, the art of civil disagreement, and the importance of genuine empathy.
Many thanks to Mr. Johnston and to the Rideau Hall Foundation for making this episode possible.
You can learn more about the Rideau Hall Foundation here: https://rhf-frh.ca/
Mr. Johnston’s book Letters from a Nation: https://www.amazon.ca/Idea-Canada-Letters-Nation/dp/0771050771
Rideau Hall Foundation’s Twitter: @RideauHallFdn
Credits:
Sub-outro music: Scott Buckley - Wayfarer, www.scottbuckley.com.au
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
Dive into the world of a lawyer turned entrepreneur. In this episode, host Ocean Enbar shares the mic with guest Stacey Kline, the CEO and co-founder of Otto Intelligence, a company where investments seek purpose. Stacey formally practiced as an associate a Goodmans LLP, where she paved a unique path for herself in the Bay street world. Called to the bar in 2010, Stacy brings a wide range of experiences both within and outside of the law and shares the rationale behind many of the decisions she made throughout her career.
Thursday Jan 06, 2022
190. Understanding Subconscious Judicial Bias (with Professor Craig Jones)
Thursday Jan 06, 2022
Thursday Jan 06, 2022
Join our host, Nick Kruiper, in discussion with Law Professor Craig Jones of Thompson Rivers University. Dr. Jones teaches administrative and constitutional law and has an impressive resume as a litigator. Nick sits down with Dr. Jones to talk about his career. Along the way, they discuss advice for law students, the state of the legal profession and Dr. Jones' research on subconscious judicial bias.
Show Notes
00:44 minutes - Dr. Jones' paper discussed in this episode is titled "The Troubling New Science of Legal Persuasion: Heuristics and Biases in Judicial Decision-Making," and was published in Advocates' Quarterly in 2013.
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
189. An Introduction to Lawyer-ed (with Jashan Singh)
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Join our host Bianca Morello for a conversation with Jashan Singh, founder and managing director of Lawyer-ed. Lawyer-ed is a platform that allows pre-law and current law students to express their views on legal, political, and social issues and receive help with job searching and professional development. Jashan shares how Lawyer-ed came to be and their services to support individuals throughout their journey into law.
Thursday Nov 25, 2021
188. Protecting Civil Liberties in Times of Uncertainty (with Cara Zwibel)
Thursday Nov 25, 2021
Thursday Nov 25, 2021
In this episode, host Ali Mesbahian chats with Cara Zwibel from the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA). Cara is the director of the Fundamental Freedoms Program at the CCLA and has extensive experience in constitutional law and public policy. Tune in for this timely discussion on the civil liberties implications of policies such as the new federal Online Harms proposal and vaccine passports.
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
187. Mindfulness in the Law (with Professor Lynda Collins)
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
In this episode, our host Nurulayn Noor sits with Lynda Collins, professor and lawyer, to discuss mental health in the legal field. As overviewed in her course Happiness and the Law, Professor Collins explores ways for law students and legal professionals to prioritize their wellbeing over every other aspect of their lives. Using various mechanisms such as exercising, journaling, meditation, and acts of kindness, she teaches us to slow down and avoid both burnout and passion fatigue. Collins reminds us that we all have our own superpower, for which we must embark on a lifelong journey to explore.
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Join our host, Chelsea Sawaya, and her guest Kailin Noivo, Co-Founder & Chief Revenue Officer of Noibu, as they discuss the importance of having good legal advice as a technology entrepreneur. Listen in to learn more about the different stages of starting your own tech company and the challenges of changing your business plan and adopting legal policies along the way.
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
185. The Stoned Age: Cannabis Law in Canada (with Chris Nyberg)
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Join our host Lucie Zhang as she speaks with Chris Nyberg, Co-Chair of the Cannabis Group at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, on how cannabis legislation has changed the landscape of the cannabis market across Canada. In this episode, you'll learn how the pandemic has impacted cannabis businesses and the enforceability of force majeure clauses.
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
184. DIY Law: Insights into a Solo Practice (with Nikolas Lust)
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Most of us believe that the obvious and safest route to practice once we graduate is to become an associate at an established firm. But “most of us” isn’t Nik Lust. Join host Matthew Takamatsu as he speaks with Nik, a solo practitioner, about everything you need to know about starting your own solo practice right after articling. The pair talk about the daily hustle of bringing in business, how to market yourself as a new lawyer, the importance of being confident in yourself, and a step-by-step breakdown of everything you need to do to start your own practice. They don’t teach you this in law school.