CL Talk

Canadian Lawyer Magazine
CL Talk

CL Talk is the official podcast of Canadian Lawyer magazine. It will hear from leaders in the legal profession in Canada and beyond. Our editorial team interviews legal leaders about topical issues affecting lawyers from coast to coast.

  1. DEC 9

    Benjamin Perrin on how the legal academy is adapting education to the challenges of generative AI

    Benjamin Perrin has always been critical of the justice system. Last year, we spoke to him about his book, which put the criminal justice system on trial and argued for a shift from a tough-on-crime to trauma-informed approach. More recently, he has shifted his focus to generative AI, examining the good and bad applications in the classroom and beyond. He spoke on the CL Talk podcast about the implications of this technology on his students, fellow law professors, and the justice system in Canada and worldwide.

    28 min

  2. NOV 12

    Why CEO Kurt Schlachter stopped practising to accelerate Stringam Law’s strategic growth

    Western Canadian law firm Stringam Law has had a sustained period of expansion, transforming from a single location to an established network with offices across Alberta and Saskatchewan. With that growth came a strategic shift to a more corporate leadership approach, culminating in Kurt Schlachter's appointment as CEO in 2023. Unlike many law firm leaders who continue to practise law, Schlachter took on a full-time management role in line with the firm’s plans to do things differently. This has allowed him to focus on expansion and internal culture. The firm now operates out of 15 offices and plans to increase its presence in Western Canada. He spoke with CL Talk about his leadership philosophy and his firm's expansion plans.

    19 min

  3. OCT 22

    Catherine Meade on leading ESG at the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation

    Catherine Meade is the vice president, community, sustainability and social responsibility at Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation. For our CL Talk podcast, Meade discussed cultivating an ESG commitment at OLG and measuring success. She will appear on a panel examining that topic at Canadian Lawyer’s ESG summit on October 30 in Toronto. Visit this webpage for more information on the ESG Summit: https://www.esg-summit.ca/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=editorial_article&utm_campaign=esgsc2024&utm_content=awareness&utm_term=asset01

    23 min

  4. OCT 15

    Michael Kelly on navigating ESG at OMERS in a changing sustainability landscape

    Michael Kelly is OMERS's chief legal and sustainability officer, leading the pensions fund’s approach to sustainable investing and ESG. For our CL Talk podcast, he discussed managing stakeholder and investor expectations in a changing sustainability landscape. Kelly will appear on a panel examining this topic at Canadian Lawyer’s ESG Summit on October 30 in Toronto. Visit this webpage for more information: https://www.esg-summit.ca/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=editorial_article&utm_campaign=esgsc2024&utm_content=awareness&utm_term=asset01

    21 min

  5. OCT 8

    Poonam Puri on the role of in-house counsel in navigating ESG

    Poonam Puri is a corporate director and professor at Osgoode Hall Law School. She holds the York Research Chair in Corporate Governance, Investor Protection and Financial Markets. For our CL Talk podcast, Puri discussed the role of in-house counsel in navigating ESG in a high-stakes environment. She will deliver the opening address on this topic at Canadian Lawyer’s ESG summit on October 30 in Toronto. Click here for more information on the ESG Summit: https://www.esg-summit.ca/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=editorial_article&utm_campaign=esgsc2024&utm_content=awareness&utm_term=asset01

    23 min

  6. OCT 1

    McCarthy Tétrault’s new CEO, Sunil Kapur, on his vision for the firm

    Sunil Kapur was recently appointed CEO of McCarthy Tétrault, effective January 1, 2025. Kapur will replace Dave Leonard, who has served as CEO since 2016. For our CL Talk podcast, he spoke to us about his journey from labour litigator to CEO, his vision for McCarthy Tétrault, and his focus on innovation, collaboration, and diversity.

    25 min

  7. SEP 24

    The new CBA president Lynne Vicars on reinforcing public trust in Canada's justice system

    Lynne Vicars recently began her year-long tenure as the president of the Canadian Bar Association. She is currently a deputy judge at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Small Claims Court division in Toronto. For our CL Talk podcast, she spoke about her career journey, leadership at the Canadian Bar Association, and the pressing challenges facing the legal profession today, including public trust in justice and the role of technology.

    17 min

  8. SEP 17

    OPG’s Carlton Mathias: leading on sustainability and ESG in Ontario’s energy sector

    Carlton Mathias is the chief legal, ESG and governance officer at Ontario Power Generation. For our CL Talk podcast, he spoke about his role at OPG and trends in ESG. Mathias will chair the ESG Summit on October 30 in Toronto. Visit this link for more information on the ESG Summit: https://www.esg-summit.ca/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=editorial_article&utm_campaign=esgsc2024&utm_content=awareness&utm_term=asset01

    21 min
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CL Talk is the official podcast of Canadian Lawyer magazine. It will hear from leaders in the legal profession in Canada and beyond. Our editorial team interviews legal leaders about topical issues affecting lawyers from coast to coast.

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    Canadian Lawyer Magazine
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
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