Legally Unplugged

What steps can a young lawyer practically take to suceed in the legal profession? What considerations should we keep in mind when choosing a law firm? How do we make partner? This episode explores these questions and more in the context of the journey of Deputy Minister Candace Thomas.  

Leading Quebec tax lawyer, Me Extra Junior Laguerre, shares his inspirational story and advice for young lawyers.

Join us as Dominique Hussey shares with us about the many hats she wears as a leading lawyer. Dominique inspires us with timely advice to ensure we can stand out from our peers, deliver high quality work and confidently climb the professional ladder. [Disclaimer: We apologize for the background noise in this interview. While the audio quality may have been compromised, the quality of Dominque’s advice remains superb, so please still enjoy.]

On this episode, we learn from lawyer turned jazz singer, songwriter and entertainer about how to overcome obstacles on the journey to a successful legal career.

On this episode we are joined by Sue-Lynn Noel, named one of Canada’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in 2020. She shares with us her words of wisdom for young lawyers today to excel in their legal careers and find the right “fit”.

On this episode we sit down with Gassim Bangoura, President of the first CABL Quebec Chapter, and have the opportunity to learn about Gassim's legal journey from private practice to in-house, discuss how to market ourselves for new career opportunities such as moving in-house, and  examine the importance of mentorship to keep advancing in our careers, particularly as young Black lawyers.

In celebrating the Black History Month, this episode shares views from young lawyers growing & striving within the legal profession.

This Interesting episode takes a dive into Jason’s legal career and current experience outside the legal space.

This episode highlights the legal journey of Human Rights Advocate Anthony Morgan

On this episode, Cherie A. Daniel shares her insight on what it takes to succeed as a law student and as a young lawyer.