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.

Bo Rothstein leads Farris LLP as managing partner, shaping future legal talent

Bo Rothstein leads Farris LLP as managing partner, shaping future legal talent

From securities work to Lexpert Rising Stars judge, Rothstein discusses strategy, diversity, and technology

Damilola Katibi's journey from Nigeria to becoming senior counsel at Vale Canada

Damilola Katibi's journey from Nigeria to becoming senior counsel at Vale Canada

The Lexpert Rising Stars judge speaks about mentoring international lawyers and sustainable mining

Suncor's David Kramer speaks about big deals, the energy transition and career advice

Suncor's David Kramer speaks about big deals, the energy transition and career advice

The Lexpert Rising Star on being a generalist, community work, and judging this year’s awards

Beth Beattie, co-editor of a book on mental health in the legal profession, on breaking new ground

Beth Beattie, co-editor of a book on mental health in the legal profession, on breaking new ground

Inspired by an LSO summit, Beattie worked with judges and lawyers to share their experiences

Manitoba Chief Justice Marianne Rivoalen on going digital and what informs her judicial philosophy

Manitoba Chief Justice Marianne Rivoalen on going digital and what informs her judicial philosophy

She speaks about doing residential schools litigation and serving on the Federal Court of Appeal