Obiter | A Podcast from McKenzie Lake Lawyers

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Obiter | A Podcast from McKenzie Lake Lawyers Podcast

Hosts Melissa Won and Patrick Clancy dive deep into the stories behind the cases and the people behind the practice of law. Whether you work in legal or just find it fascinating, you’ll enjoy this original podcast from our firm.

Episodes

  1. 24/06/2021

    Episode 6 - Advancing Access to Justice - Talking Class Actions and Creativity with Partner Sabrina Lombardi

    In this episode, co-hosts Patrick Clancy and Nusaiba Al-Azem are joined by Class Action Lawyer Sabrina Lombardi.The three talk all about Class Actions as a tool for advocating for justice, discuss details related to the Grenville Christian College Class Proceedings and what getting creative with life outside of the courtroom looks like for Sabrina.

    41 min

  2. 26/04/2021

    Episode 5 - Part 2 - Family Law Then and Now with Alf Mamo

    In this episode, Alf Mamo describes the considerations shaping family law in 2021. Joined by co-hosts Pat Clancy and Erin Fisher, the three lawyers discuss how COVID-19 has impacted family law cases, what we can learn from these developments, and the future of family law including the use of artificial intelligence and social sciences. Since the family is the hub of our society says Alf, family law is at the forefront of emerging changes. Alf describes the changes and complexities of ge...

    35 min

  3. 08/04/2021

    Episode 5 - Part 1 - Family Law Then and Now: A Conversation with Alf Mamo

    DescriptionCo-hosts Erin Fisher and Patrick Clancy are joined by prominent Family Lawyer Alfred Mamo. Alf was called to the bar in 1972 and has had an incredible career across several sectors of the legal profession. Spanning almost 5 decades, Alf has kept a steadfast commitment to the protection of children’s rights and safety from representing young offenders to acting for children's aid societies. Pat, Erin, and Alf discuss his childhood in post-war Malta, his family’s immigrat...

    35 min

  4. 16/03/2021

    Episode 4 - Dan So is no Textbook Lawyer

    Co-hosts Melissa Won and Patrick Clancy talk with Dan So - Franchise and Trademark Lawyer, Author, Pianist, CBC TV consultant, Father and master of travelling light. Dan shares his career aspirations and career path, advice for young lawyers on writing, communications and his favorite quality in a client. We are introduced to his cat Patty, his quirky little car and a number of other stories related to his life and franchising that make Dan no Textbook lawyer.

    32 min

  5. 02/03/2021

    Episode 3 - From the Big Apple to the Forest City. A Candid Conversation with Louis DelSignore

    Join hosts Melissa Won and Patrick Clancy as they sit down with Personal Injury lawyer Louis DelSignore to talk big career moves and being true to yourself in the practice of law. Louis is a plaintiff personal injury lawyer at McKenzie Lake, he has a steadfast commitment to the wellbeing of his clients, ensuring that they feel supported, understood, and well represented. In addition to personal injury law, Louis practices Equine Law. Ten years ago, Louis made the big jump from his ...

    29 min

  6. 19/02/2021

    Episode 2 - Take the brief and be an advocate. Sitting down with John McNair

    Join co-hosts Melissa Won and Patrick Clancy for a discussion with John McNair, a commercial litigator with over 35 years of experience, head of the firm’s litigation department, and former managing partner of McKenzie Lake Lawyers. John shares tales from his time as an international prosecutor in the Middle East and other interesting moments from his long, storied career. John started out in criminal law on the defence side. He later became a Federal prosecutor working in narcotic...

    20 min

  7. 18/01/2021

    Episode 0 - Introduction to Obiter Podcast

    Obiter | A Podcast from McKenzie Lake Lawyers

    3 min

  8. 18/01/2021

    Episode 1 - Running the course with Managing Partner and Triathlete Michael Peerless

    Co-hosts Melissa Won and Patrick Clancy sit down with Mike Peerless: managing partner: pioneer in Canadian class action proceedings, class action department lead, and triathlete.From an articling student to issuing the first class proceeding in Canada only a year later, to the Dow Corning Gel breast implant $30 million settlement, Mike hit the ground running. He would go on to obtain numerous settlements for Canadians harmed by drug and medical companies and government action, writing the pla...

    33 min
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Hosts Melissa Won and Patrick Clancy dive deep into the stories behind the cases and the people behind the practice of law. Whether you work in legal or just find it fascinating, you’ll enjoy this original podcast from our firm.

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