CL Talk

Denise Baker, co-managing partner of WeirFoulds, on municipal law, work-life balance and AI

   

Denise Baker is the co-managing partner of WeirFoulds. Her firm was one of the Top 10 Ontario Regional Firms in 2023. Baker's practice focuses on municipal and land use planning issues and related litigation. For our CL Talk podcast, she spoke to us about municipal and planning law, integrating AI technology cautiously and WeirFoulds' commitment to work-life balance, diversity, and the ongoing development of young lawyers through structured training and mentorship.  Read more:  https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/rankings/top-law-firms-in-ontario-top-10-ontario-regional-firms-2023/375567 https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/general/canadian-law-award-winners-highlight-the-teams-behind-the-accolade/375973

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