CL Talk

Attorney General Arif Virani on how he works to expedite federal judicial nominations

        

Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani has been in this role since 2023 and was first elected to parliament in 2015. Before that, he worked as a government lawyer in Ontario’s Ministry of the Attorney General. Virani spoke with CL Talk about his career, judicial nominations, and his legislative priorities. He explained how he works to expedite federal judicial nominations despite there being over 60 vacancies across the country.

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

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

With 15 locations, the firm aims to continue its expansion into underserved areas

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

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

Meade will present on cultivating an ESG commitment at Canadian Lawyer's ESG Summit

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

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

Kelly will appear at Canadian Lawyer’s ESG summit to speak about managing stakeholder expectations

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

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

Puri will deliver the opening address at Canadian Lawyer’s ESG summit on October 30 in Toronto

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

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

Transitioning from labour lawyer to leader, he plans to focus on talent, diversity, and client needs