Lawyers Lounge Podcast

In this episode, husband-wife criminal defence duo, David Rudolf and Sonya Pfeiffer give us an inside look at their lives and careers since the Peterson case and what inspired their recent move to Canada

In this episode, Danielle interviews esteemed trial and appellate counsel Mona Duckett who gives an inside look at two of her most high-profile cases.
 

Listen for the legal profession's advice to the next generation of lawyers.

Guest Star: Dr. Rebecca Bromwich.

In this episode, Danielle sits down with one of Canada’s leading criminal defence lawyers, Marie Henein as they examine the exodus of women from the criminal law profession. 

Join Danielle and our special guests as they discuss the current status of landmark Supreme Court of Canada case R. v. J.J. and the constitutional challenge to key provisions in the Criminal Code (ss 276 and 278) that impact sexual offence litigation.

Special Guests: Daniel Brown and Janani Shanmuganathan

In this episode, our guests shed light on their experiences practicing at the intersection between criminal law and mental health law. They offer advice on measuring professional sucess, the importance of mentorship, maintaining a work-life balance and more!

Special Guests: Erin Dann and Maya Kotob (Anita Szigeti Advocates)

On this week's episode of “The Lawyers Lounge,” tune in to the fascinating walk-through of the most anticipated cases from the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) in 2021. These include the high-profile cases of:

• R. v. J.J. on the constitutionality of Bill C-51 and the new sexual assault s.278 provisions, and;

• R. v. Sharma on assessing the limits of conditional sentencing and mandatory minimums for disadvantaged groups.

Special Guests: Eric Gottardi, Harpreet Saini, Emma Rhodes

Learn which Supreme Court of Canada cases to look out for in 2021 and discuss the unspoken challenges faced by legal practitioners who are also caregivers during the lockdown.

 

Special Guests: Stephanie DiGiuseppe and Eric Gottardi.

Covering everything from the ridiculous to the hard-hitting truths, our hosts answer your questions. Stay tuned for Lisa’s big news!

Discuss practical considerations, including managing a tight budget, building a client base, taking on associates, raising your profile, running a practice through a pandemic, and more.

Special Guest: Frances Mahon.

Find out how to advocate effectively in the virtual courtroom. Criminal defence lawyer  discusses all aspects of the Sharma decision.

Special Guests: Sana Halwani, and Nader Hasan.

On this week's episode, Danielle and Lisa present the second “Lounge Star” Award to guests, in honor of their extraordinary work on the Sentencing and Parole Project and tune in to hear a new podcast segment called “How’d You Do That?” for novel approaches to section 278 applications.

Special Guests: Anthony Morgan, Emily Lam, and Sherif Foda.

Listen to this week's episode to find out what criminal lawyers should know about immigration law and discover how to build your profile in the community with quick-fire advocacy tips.

Special Guests: Michael Lacy, Cathryn Sawicki, and Harpreet Saini.

Get a sense of what’s happening in the criminal justice system. Lawyers from across Canada share how COVID-19 has impacted the operation of local courts, jury trials, and bail hearings.

Hear from our eight special guest stars!

Join Danielle and Lisa as they discuss the challenges of practising criminal law remotely and supporting clients. Hear from our special guest star, president of FACL and partner at Stockwoods LLP, address the realities of Asian Canadian racism in the age of COVID-19.

Special Guest: Gerald Chan

Join our hosts as they discuss the remote lawyering, electronic hearings, and the CLA’s efforts to prevent practice interruptions.

In this episode of The Lawyers Lounge, Danielle and Lisa are proud to announce the first "Lounge Star of the Month."

Special Guest: Jacques Gallant, the Legal Affairs Reporter for the Toronto Star

What does a trial lawyer do without a courthouse to go to? Danielle Robitaille and Lisa Jørgensen continue their discussion of COVID-19 and the ongoing impact it has had on Canada's criminal justice community.

Join Danielle and Lisa as they discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the criminal justice system, tips on managing relationships with clients, and the best legal advice they’ve ever received.

Guest star: Senior partner of Peck & Company in Vancouver, Eric Gottardi.

From the publisher that brought you the Criminal Law Series, Emond Publishing presents The Lawyers Lounge podcast. Hosts Danielle Robitaille and Lisa Jørgensen cover issues of local and national importance, recent criminal law decisions, and lawyer life hacks with distinguished guests from across Canada.