Join guest host, Jennifer Brevorka as she sits down with American criminal defence duo, David Rudolf and Sonya Pfeiffer. David, who gained international recognition for his representation of Michael Peterson, and Sonya Pfeiffer, an award-winning journalist and criminal defence lawyer, give us an inside look at their lives and careers in Toronto, an…

In this special episode, Danielle interviews widely esteemed trial and appellate counsel Mona Duckett. Defence counsel in several high-profile cases over her four decades in the legal profession, Mona gives an inside look at two of her most publicized cases. R v. NRR, 2014, ABQB 282, a youth criminal justice case involving police entrapment through…

The Lawyers Lounge and the Law School Show have combined forces to bring you our first crossover episode. With summer student recruitment wrapping up across Canada, future careers are at the forefront of every law student’s mind. LLP host Danielle Robitaille, LSS regular Maddison Tebbutt, and guest star Dr. Rebecca Jaremko Bromwich team up to provi…

Join Danielle as she sits down with one of Canada’s leading criminal defence lawyers, Marie Henein. They discuss the unique professional obstacles for women practicing criminal law, reflecting on their personal experiences and choices that helped them achieve success. In her new autobiography, Nothing but the Truth, Marie describes her journey from…

Join Danielle and criminal defence lawyers, Daniel Brown and Janani Shanmuganathan as they discuss the current state of sexual offence litigation in Canada. Learn about the status of the Supreme Court of Canada case R. v. J.J. and theconstitutional challenge to key provisions in the Criminal Code (ss 276 and 278) that impact sexual offence litigati…

Join Danielle and criminal lawyers, Erin Dann and Maya Kotob (Anita Szigeti Advocates) as they discuss the challenges and rewards of representing clients with mental health issues. In this episode, our guests shed light on their experiences practicing at the intersection between criminal law and mental health law. They examine the difference betwee…

On this week's episode of “The Lawyers Lounge,” tune in to the second part of guest speaker EricGottardi's fascinating walk-through of the most anticipated cases from the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) in 2021. These include the high-profile cases of: R. v. J.J. on the constitutionality of Bill C-51 and the new sexual assault s.278 provisions, and; …

Welcome back guest speaker Eric Gottardi! Learn which Supreme Court of Canada cases to look out for in 2021. Cases referenced include R. v. Khill — the Hamilton-area homeowner who was acquitted after shooting and killing an Indigenous man in his driveway, R. v. Sullivan/R. v. Chan — the future of the non-mental disorder automatism defence through s…

Covering everything from the ridiculous to the hard-hitting truths, our hosts answer your questions, including fictional characters that have impacted advocacy style, biggest career mistakes, and how to keep up with new case law. Stay tuned for Lisa’s big news!

Discover how to start your own firm as Frances Mahon discusses practicalconsiderations, including managing a tight budget, building a client base, taking on associates, raising your profile, running a practice through a pandemic, and more.Special Guests: Frances Mahon

Find out how to advocate effectively in the virtual courtroom with Sana Halwani from Lenczner Slaght. Criminal defence lawyer Nader Hasan discusses all aspects of the Sharma decision, including Gladue factors, Section 15, the implications on mandatory minimum sentences, and the availability of conditional sentences. Guest speakers: Nader Hasan, San…

Danielle and Lisa present the second “Lounge Star” Award to Anthony Morgan, Emily Lam, and Faisal Mirza for their extraordinary work on the Sentencing and Parole Project, a non-profit organization that prepares enhanced pre-sentence reports for Black people marginalized by poverty and racial inequality. Sherif Foda discusses his novel approach to s…

Learn about the status of litigation challenging Bill C-75 with criminal defence lawyer Michael Lacy. Find out what criminal lawyers should know about immigration law with Cathryn Sawicki, how to balance family life and a busy criminal law practice with Harpreet Saini, and how to build your profile in the community with Danielle and Lisa’s quick-fi…

Get a sense of what’s happening in the criminal justice system with Danielle and Lisa in this bonus episode. Lawyers from every province and territory share how COVID-19 has impacted the operation of local courts, jury trials, and bail hearings across Canada. Guest speakers: Daniel Brown, Bob Buckingham, Jonathan Coady, Deborah Hatch, Vincent Laroc…

Join Danielle and Lisa as they discuss the challenges of practising criminal law remotely and supporting clients who are currently in custody. Gerald Chan, president of FACL and partner at Stockwoods LLP, addresses the realities of Asian Canadian racism in the age of COVID-19 and the Ontario Court of Appeal decision in the Adler case. Special Guest…

Danielle and Lisa discuss the realities of remote lawyering and electronic hearings and shareadvocacy tips for working effectively with Crown counsel. The hosts are also proud to announcethe first “Lounge Star of the Month”: Jacques Gallant, the Legal Affairs Reporter for the TorontoStar. Join us to hear his thoughts on covering the Canadian crimin…

What does a trial lawyer do without a courthouse to go to? Danielle Robitaille and Lisa Jørgensen continue their discussion of COVID-19 and the ongoing impact it has had on Canada's criminal justice community.

Join Danielle and Lisa as they discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the criminal justice system, recent court decisions, tips on managing relationships with clients, and the best legal advice they’ve ever received. Learn more about major criminal law cases on the Supreme Court of Canada docket for 2020 with senior partner Eric Gottardi of Peck & Compa…

From the publisher that brought you the Criminal Law Series, Emond Publishing presents The Lawyers Lounge podcast. Hosts Danielle Robitaille and Lisa Jørgensen cover issues of local and national importance, recent criminal law decisions, and lawyer life hacks with distinguished guests from across Canada.…