CL Talk

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

30 Jul 2024

   

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

How Devin Persaud led the South Asian Bar Association during the legal profession’s diversity shift

How Devin Persaud led the South Asian Bar Association during the legal profession’s diversity shift

25 Mar 2025

The Top 25 lawyer spoke to the CL Talk podcast about SABA’s pandemic pivot and broadening its reach

Two former GCs on how general counsel can shed the 'Department of No' label

Two former GCs on how general counsel can shed the 'Department of No' label

04 Mar 2025

Bindu Cudjoe and Judith McKay spoke to the CL Talk podcast about the role of in-house departments

From tech laggards to leaders: Chris Stock at Clio on lawyers’ rapid adoption of AI

From tech laggards to leaders: Chris Stock at Clio on lawyers’ rapid adoption of AI

25 Feb 2025

Once slow to adopt tech, law firms are now leading the way, Stock tells the CL Talk podcast

Jill Fraser on her first year at the helm of Aird & Berlis

Jill Fraser on her first year at the helm of Aird & Berlis

18 Feb 2025

As managing partner, she outlines the firm’s strategic plan including growth plans in Vancouver

Why Tali Green built Goodfact without artificial intelligence – until now

Why Tali Green built Goodfact without artificial intelligence – until now

21 Jan 2025

The legal tech CEO spoke to CL Talk about AI’s limitations but how it is now solving key challenges