CL Talk

Jennifer Teskey, the Canadian managing partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, on talent and motivation

   

Jennifer Teskey became the Canadian managing partner at Norton Rose Fulbright at the beginning of 2024. She is also a judge for the Lexpert Rising Stars Awards, recognizing Canada’s leading lawyers 40 and under. Nominations for the 2024 awards are now open, and the final deadline is July 5. Teskey spoke on our CL Talk podcast about her new role, focusing on clients and internal talent, advice to young lawyers, and not fitting the traditional mould of law firm leadership.

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