Full Circle with Britt

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Welcome to Full Circle, my name is Britt and this is my podcast about life in law. Join me every week to hear about different careers, practices, perspectives, and challenges! New episodes out on Wednesday.

Episodes

  1. May 27

    Episode 12: Nicole's Story

    Nicole is an employment lawyer at Bird Bolt Law. She is an internationally trained lawyer who opened up her own firm in 2024 - Bird Bolt Law. On today’s episode, we discuss the NCA Process, trauma-informed lawyering, and making the leap to start her own firm.

    47 min

  2. May 14

    Episode 11: François' Story

    On today’s episode, I have the privilege of speaking with my friend and colleague, François. We talk about his career journey from naval operations to criminal defence litigation, the court martial system, and the Justice Arbour report.

    54 min

  3. May 7

    Episode 10: Bianca's Story

    On today’s episode, I chat with my friend and colleague, Bianca. Bianca is a tax lawyer in the government. We talk about the choices we made in law school, getting through the bar exams, and the civil vs. common law programs.

    36 min

  4. Apr 23

    Episode 9: Melissa Salfi's Story

    In light of Canadian Fertility Awareness Week, today's episode features Melissa Salfi, a fertility lawyer who practices in British Columbia at Conception Law. We discuss the evolving practice of fertility law, surrogacy agreements, and the impact of federal and provincial legislation on assisted reproductive technologies.

    41 min

  5. Apr 17

    Episode 8: Naomi Sayers' Story

    On today’s episode, I speak with Naomi Sayers. Naomi shares her insights on the “Good Character Requirement,” the decriminalization of sex work, and how to decide which cases to take on as a sole practitioner.

    35 min

  6. Apr 8

    Episode 7: Senator McPhedran's Story

    Today’s episode features one of my favourite mentors, Senator McPhedran. She shares key moments in her life— nearly quitting law school and the day former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invited her to the Senate. We also discuss workplace quotas, combatting sexism in politics, and the push for Vote 16.

    52 min

  7. Apr 1

    Episode 6: Stacey Stevens' Story

    On today’s episode, I have the privilege of speaking with Stacey Stevens. Stacey is a partner at a Toronto law firm and practices in plaintiff-side personal injury law. She is also a speaker who is passionate about helping women in high-achieving careers. We discuss gender differences in law, dealing with trauma, and building a practice that truly fits who you are. .

    53 min

  8. Mar 25

    Episode 5: Alanna Carlson's Story

    In today’s episode, I speak with Alanna Carlson about mental health, creating a healthy work environment, and reflecting on core values to create a life that truly fits. Alanna Carlson is a multi-passionate neurodivergent Saskatchewan lawyer and consultant who brings a valuable suite of skills and a deeply compassionate understanding to employment law. Drawing on her experience as a former human rights lawyer and investigator and her own extensive study, she specializes in empowering organizations and individuals through legal advising, freelance litigation support, trainings, and consulting services. Highly skilled in conducting policy audits and writing, investigations, trainings and professional executive coaching, Alanna offers her clients a comprehensive suite of services to address complex workplace challenges. You can reach her at: https://alannacarlson.ca/ and follow her on Instagram @alanna.carlson.consulting

    39 min

  9. Mar 18

    Episode 4: Martha Jackman's Story

    In today’s episode I speak with Martha Jackman, Professor Emerita at the University of Ottawa. Martha discusses her work advancing the rights of marginalized groups, the effects of first-past-the-post on the judiciary, and the relevance of the Charter. Please note this interview was recorded in April 2025 ahead of the Canadian Federal Election.

    52 min

  10. Mar 11

    Episode 3: Hannah Sutherns' Story

    In today’s episode, I’m speaking with Hannah Sutherns, an associate at Dolden in the Guelph office. Hannah reflects on her perseverance throughout law school and her experience representing herself in family court. She shares the challenges she faced and the valuable lessons she learned while balancing her demanding role as a junior lawyer with the commitments of being a single mom of two.

    48 min

  11. Mar 4

    Episode 2: Melissa Roth's Story

    In today’s episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Melissa Roth, a partner at Gowling in the Waterloo office. She  shares how she became a labour and employment lawyer, her experiences navigating the world of big law, the reality of having children, and the importance of mentorship in law.

    45 min

  12. Feb 25

    Episode 1: How We Got Here

    In this episode, I share my journey in life and law, and what led me to starting this podcast.

    17 min
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Welcome to Full Circle, my name is Britt and this is my podcast about life in law. Join me every week to hear about different careers, practices, perspectives, and challenges! New episodes out on Wednesday.

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    Brittany Ennis
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  • Episodes
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