https://simplecast.com OBA Presents: Holiday Hours – A CPD Podcast The OBA's Holiday Hours CPD podcast is back! Spend time this holiday season earning your EDI hours by listening to a special edition, six-part interview series from the OBA’s Momentum Summit. Many firms in Ontario are working hard to address gender equality with innovative initiatives such as flexible work arrangements, new approaches to leadership, and sponsorship and mentorship. With this special edition of Holiday Hours, you can get a firsthand account of what some progressive lawyers and law firms are doing to advance equality in their workplaces and become empowered to lead and advance equality in ways that are right for you. 2019 Ontario Bar Assocation en Fri, 13 Dec 2019 15:00:12 +0000 Tue, 1 Dec 2020 03:02:47 +0000 https://oba-holiday-hours.simplecast.com OBA Presents: Holiday Hours – A CPD Podcast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/79f9d3a6-06dd-486b-9a6e-8ded9b8e52c8/a5c4f168-b644-453b-a310-74eaecf01481/3000x3000/2019podcast_hh_3kx3k.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://oba-holiday-hours.simplecast.com episodic The OBA's Holiday Hours CPD podcast is back! Spend time this holiday season earning your EDI hours by listening to a special edition, six-part interview series from the OBA’s Momentum Summit. Many firms in Ontario are working hard to address gender equality with innovative initiatives such as flexible work arrangements, new approaches to leadership, and sponsorship and mentorship. With this special edition of Holiday Hours, you can get a firsthand account of what some progressive lawyers and law firms are doing to advance equality in their workplaces and become empowered to lead and advance equality in ways that are right for you. Ontario Bar Association no https://feeds.simplecast.com/QGoehgOE Ontario Bar Association webmaster@oba.org a0978cbd-8165-413b-96e6-d021c2343f74 Leaders as models Peter Aprile and Laura Zubot both practice tax law at Counter Tax Lawyers. Peter was also named the OBA’s Innovator in Residence for 2018-19.

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Paula Todd, Interviewer and Professor, School of Media, Seneca College
Peter Aprile, Counter Tax Lawyers
Laura Zubot, Counter Tax Lawyers
Lynne Vicars, Host and OBA Immediate Past President
Roy Bornmann, Policy and Programming Lawyer
Rachel Winer, Producer
Andrea Miller, Audio Technician

]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2019 15:00:12 +0000 webmaster@oba.org (Ontario Bar Association) https://oba-holiday-hours.simplecast.com/episodes/leaders-as-models-BCeGUXvw Peter Aprile and Laura Zubot both practice tax law at Counter Tax Lawyers. Peter was also named the OBA’s Innovator in Residence for 2018-19.

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CREDITS

Paula Todd, Interviewer and Professor, School of Media, Seneca College
Peter Aprile, Counter Tax Lawyers
Laura Zubot, Counter Tax Lawyers
Lynne Vicars, Host and OBA Immediate Past President
Roy Bornmann, Policy and Programming Lawyer
Rachel Winer, Producer
Andrea Miller, Audio Technician

]]> Leaders as models Ontario Bar Association 00:18:04 As the OBA’s 2018-19 Innovator in Residence, Peter Aprile, founder of Counter Tax Lawyers, studied and tested an approach to give lawyers more autonomy and encouraging them to bring their own unique experiences, backgrounds and creativity to their roles. Episode 3 is a thought-provoking discussion about the fundamental principles that will ultimately lead to diverse and inclusive law firms. As the OBA’s 2018-19 Innovator in Residence, Peter Aprile, founder of Counter Tax Lawyers, studied and tested an approach to give lawyers more autonomy and encouraging them to bring their own unique experiences, backgrounds and creativity to their roles. Episode 3 is a thought-provoking discussion about the fundamental principles that will ultimately lead to diverse and inclusive law firms. no full 4 2 737cbda7-882b-4d5f-8172-8a95ff983232 The Value of Mentorship and the Even Greater Value of Sponsorship Lynne Vicars is the Immediate Past President of the Ontario Bar Association. She is also the Chief Innovation and Strategy Officer and Senior Counsel for Heuristica Discovery Counsel LLP.

Rocio Gainza is a Senior Manager, Global Sanctions at Scotiabank

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CREDITS

Paula Todd, Interviewer and Professor, School of Media, Seneca College
Mary Jackson, Blake, Cassels, & Graydon LLP
Lynne Vicars, Host and OBA Immediate Past President
Rocio Gainza, Scotiabank
Roy Bornmann, Policy and Programming Lawyer
Rachel Winer, Producer
Andrea Miller, Audio Technician

]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2019 15:00:12 +0000 webmaster@oba.org (Ontario Bar Association) https://oba-holiday-hours.simplecast.com/episodes/the-value-of-mentorship-and-the-even-greater-value-of-sponsorship-IEiDNMGQ Lynne Vicars is the Immediate Past President of the Ontario Bar Association. She is also the Chief Innovation and Strategy Officer and Senior Counsel for Heuristica Discovery Counsel LLP.

Rocio Gainza is a Senior Manager, Global Sanctions at Scotiabank

Get more examples of what lawyers, law firms and other professions are doing to advance gender equality and obtain 5 h 45 m of EDI hours by watching the full and recorded program from the OBA’s Momentum Summit.

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CREDITS

Paula Todd, Interviewer and Professor, School of Media, Seneca College
Mary Jackson, Blake, Cassels, & Graydon LLP
Lynne Vicars, Host and OBA Immediate Past President
Rocio Gainza, Scotiabank
Roy Bornmann, Policy and Programming Lawyer
Rachel Winer, Producer
Andrea Miller, Audio Technician

]]> The Value of Mentorship and the Even Greater Value of Sponsorship Ontario Bar Association 00:22:04 How does fostering a culture of mentorship and sponsorship advance equality? Episode 5 is a highly inspirational conversation highlighting the life-changing roles mentors and sponsors can play in the life of a lawyer. Creating opportunities that may have not otherwise existed for someone is one very impactful way to advance equality and make our profession more inclusive. How does fostering a culture of mentorship and sponsorship advance equality? Episode 5 is a highly inspirational conversation highlighting the life-changing roles mentors and sponsors can play in the life of a lawyer. Creating opportunities that may have not otherwise existed for someone is one very impactful way to advance equality and make our profession more inclusive. no full 5 2 a0211e44-b506-4902-9290-91c36d146d0c How far have we come? How far do we have to go? Lindsay Aagard practices in the area of Government Relations and Strategy at Fasken.

Mary Jackson is the Chief Officer, Professional Resources at Blakes, Cassels, & Graydon LLP.

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CREDITS

Paula Todd, Interviewer and Professor, School of Media, Seneca College
Lindsay Aagard, Fasken
Mary Jackson, Blake Cassels, & Graydon LLP
Lynne Vicars, Host and OBA Immediate Past President
Roy Bornmann, Policy and Programming Lawyer
Rachel Winer, Producer
Andrea Miller, Audio Technician

]]> Fri, 29 Nov 2019 17:00:10 +0000 webmaster@oba.org (Ontario Bar Association) https://oba-holiday-hours.simplecast.com/episodes/challenging-the-norms-qslLCKOz Lindsay Aagard practices in the area of Government Relations and Strategy at Fasken.

Mary Jackson is the Chief Officer, Professional Resources at Blakes, Cassels, & Graydon LLP.

Get more examples of what lawyers, law firms and other professions are doing to advance gender equality and obtain 5 h 45 m of EDI hours by watching the full and recorded program from the OBA’s Momentum Summit.

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CREDITS

Paula Todd, Interviewer and Professor, School of Media, Seneca College
Lindsay Aagard, Fasken
Mary Jackson, Blake Cassels, & Graydon LLP
Lynne Vicars, Host and OBA Immediate Past President
Roy Bornmann, Policy and Programming Lawyer
Rachel Winer, Producer
Andrea Miller, Audio Technician

]]> How far have we come? How far do we have to go? Ontario Bar Association 00:13:45 This two-part episode considers some of the formative initiatives that have been developed to support lawyers with their work-life balances while also asking some important questions about what more we can do to achieve true gender equality. In part one, Lindsay Aagard, Counsel at Faskens, describes a flexible work arrangement she has been trying out within her large firm. In part two, Chief Officer of Professional Resources for Blakes, Cassels and Graydon LLP, Mary Jackson more pointedly considers the progress that’s been made over the years and what more can be done to bring equality into the profession. This two-part episode considers some of the formative initiatives that have been developed to support lawyers with their work-life balances while also asking some important questions about what more we can do to achieve true gender equality. In part one, Lindsay Aagard, Counsel at Faskens, describes a flexible work arrangement she has been trying out within her large firm. In part two, Chief Officer of Professional Resources for Blakes, Cassels and Graydon LLP, Mary Jackson more pointedly considers the progress that’s been made over the years and what more can be done to bring equality into the profession. no full 3 2 0909075b-3c2c-48a0-af99-176ffabaecb3 Everyone Has A Role Naveen Mehta is General Counsel and National Director of Diversity and Human Rights to one of Canada’s largest private sector unions and the founder and CEO of CulturWorks | Growth Strategies.

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CREDITS

Paula Todd, Interviewer and Professor, School of Media, Seneca College
Mary Jackson, Blake, Cassels, & Graydon LLP
Lynne Vicars, Host and OBA Immediate Past President
Naveen Mehta, Culturworks
Roy Bornmann, Policy and Programming Lawyer
Rachel Winer, Producer
Andrea Miller, Audio Technician

]]> Fri, 18 Oct 2019 10:00:06 +0000 webmaster@oba.org (Ontario Bar Association) https://oba-holiday-hours.simplecast.com/episodes/everyone-has-a-role-PSOnDTr3 Naveen Mehta is General Counsel and National Director of Diversity and Human Rights to one of Canada’s largest private sector unions and the founder and CEO of CulturWorks | Growth Strategies.

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CREDITS

Paula Todd, Interviewer and Professor, School of Media, Seneca College
Mary Jackson, Blake, Cassels, & Graydon LLP
Lynne Vicars, Host and OBA Immediate Past President
Naveen Mehta, Culturworks
Roy Bornmann, Policy and Programming Lawyer
Rachel Winer, Producer
Andrea Miller, Audio Technician

]]> Everyone Has A Role Ontario Bar Association 00:17:26 Gender inequality isn’t a women’s issue, it’s an issue for everyone. Many men want to help further gender equality, but don’t feel there is something that they can obviously be doing. In Episode 2, lawyer and CEO and Founder of CulturWorks|Growth Strategies, Naveen Mehta talks about why it’s important for everyone to get involved in equality and how they can do so. Gender inequality isn’t a women’s issue, it’s an issue for everyone. Many men want to help further gender equality, but don’t feel there is something that they can obviously be doing. In Episode 2, lawyer and CEO and Founder of CulturWorks|Growth Strategies, Naveen Mehta talks about why it’s important for everyone to get involved in equality and how they can do so. no full 2 2 8209f512-3830-4fd0-a548-93f2edcfc484 Leadership Doesn’t Wait- Special Edition Momentum Series Debra Forman is a relationship- building certified executive coach with Pinstripe Coaching.

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CREDITS

Paula Todd, Interviewer and Professor, School of Media, Seneca College
Debra Forman, Pinstripe Coaching
Lynne Vicars, Host and OBA Immediate Past President
Roy Bornmann, Policy and Programming Lawyer
Rachel Winer, Producer
Andrea Miller, Audio Technician

]]> Thu, 10 Oct 2019 20:17:13 +0000 webmaster@oba.org (Ontario Bar Association) https://oba-holiday-hours.simplecast.com/episodes/leadership-doesnt-wait-LkKX5001 Debra Forman is a relationship- building certified executive coach with Pinstripe Coaching.

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CREDITS

Paula Todd, Interviewer and Professor, School of Media, Seneca College
Debra Forman, Pinstripe Coaching
Lynne Vicars, Host and OBA Immediate Past President
Roy Bornmann, Policy and Programming Lawyer
Rachel Winer, Producer
Andrea Miller, Audio Technician

]]> Leadership Doesn’t Wait- Special Edition Momentum Series Ontario Bar Association 00:16:22 What does it mean to be a leader? How can you be a leader at every level of your career? Are you driven to reach your leadership potential? How to develop a healthy appetite for risk in your career. Certified executive coach, Debra Forman encourages lawyers not to wait until you are ready for leadership, but to start pursuing it now, and she tells you how in Episode 1. What does it mean to be a leader? How can you be a leader at every level of your career? Are you driven to reach your leadership potential? How to develop a healthy appetite for risk in your career. Certified executive coach, Debra Forman encourages lawyers not to wait until you are ready for leadership, but to start pursuing it now, and she tells you how in Episode 1. no full 1 2 06c28979-a387-4c56-b4b0-7d2a4138d3a3 The Lazier Murder Pt. 2 Get the full story and order your copy of Justice Robert Sharpe, Ontario Court of Appeal, The Lazier Murder, from the Osgoode Society for Canadian Legal History. 

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CREDITS
Charlene Theodore, Host & OBA Vice President
The Honorable Justice Robert Sharpe, Ontario Court of Appeal
Amanda Ross, Associate at Cooper, Sandler, Shime & Bergman LLP
Roy Bornmann, Policy and Programming Lawyer
Rachel Winer, Producer
Andrea Miller, Audio Tech

Thank You to Podcast Sponsor Thomson Reuters for their support.

]]> Wed, 31 Jul 2019 19:19:59 +0000 webmaster@oba.org (Ontario Bar Association) https://oba-holiday-hours.simplecast.com/episodes/the-lazier-murder-episode-2-L7PEBHOl Get the full story and order your copy of Justice Robert Sharpe, Ontario Court of Appeal, The Lazier Murder, from the Osgoode Society for Canadian Legal History. 

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CREDITS
Charlene Theodore, Host & OBA Vice President
The Honorable Justice Robert Sharpe, Ontario Court of Appeal
Amanda Ross, Associate at Cooper, Sandler, Shime & Bergman LLP
Roy Bornmann, Policy and Programming Lawyer
Rachel Winer, Producer
Andrea Miller, Audio Tech

Thank You to Podcast Sponsor Thomson Reuters for their support.

]]> The Lazier Murder Pt. 2 Ontario Bar Association 00:28:53 Episode 2 of Holiday Hours re-contextualizes the main issues of the trial with a special focus on social media in the courtroom and best practices for selecting and monitoring juries in cases with pervasive media attention and community outrage. Episode 2 of Holiday Hours re-contextualizes the main issues of the trial with a special focus on social media in the courtroom and best practices for selecting and monitoring juries in cases with pervasive media attention and community outrage. professionalism, cpd, the lazier murder, ontario bar association, oba no full 2 1 cf2787f5-9b67-401b-9094-e18832bc2ffa The Lazier Murder Pt. 1 Get the full story and order your copy of Justice Robert Sharpe, The Ontario Court of Appeal, The Lazier Murder, from the Osgoode Society for Canadian Legal History. 

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CREDITS
Charlene Theodore, Host & OBA Vice President
The Honorable Justice Robert Sharpe, Ontario Court of Appeal
Amanda Ross, Associate at Cooper, Sandler, Shime & Bergman LLP
Roy Bornmann, Policy and Programming Lawyer
Rachel Winer, Producer
Andrea Miller, Audio Tech

Thank You to Podcast Sponsor Thomson Reuters for their support.

]]> Wed, 31 Jul 2019 19:06:46 +0000 webmaster@oba.org (Ontario Bar Association) https://oba-holiday-hours.simplecast.com/episodes/the-lazier-murder-pt-1-U07Vg7lq Get the full story and order your copy of Justice Robert Sharpe, The Ontario Court of Appeal, The Lazier Murder, from the Osgoode Society for Canadian Legal History. 

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CREDITS
Charlene Theodore, Host & OBA Vice President
The Honorable Justice Robert Sharpe, Ontario Court of Appeal
Amanda Ross, Associate at Cooper, Sandler, Shime & Bergman LLP
Roy Bornmann, Policy and Programming Lawyer
Rachel Winer, Producer
Andrea Miller, Audio Tech

Thank You to Podcast Sponsor Thomson Reuters for their support.

]]> The Lazier Murder Pt. 1 Ontario Bar Association 00:46:57 Joined by Justice Robert Sharpe, Ontario Court of Appeal and leading criminal practice expert Amanda Ross, Episode 1 explores the ethical implications of the case, and how professional standards have improved to better avoid the issues that lead to the miscarriage of justice. Joined by Justice Robert Sharpe, Ontario Court of Appeal and leading criminal practice expert Amanda Ross, Episode 1 explores the ethical implications of the case, and how professional standards have improved to better avoid the issues that lead to the miscarriage of justice. professionalism, cpd, the lazier murder, ontario bar association, oba no full 1 1 d88201a4-e5c8-46b9-bdd7-ed7a3c2020f1 Introducing Holiday Hours - A New CPD Podcast Available August 1st, incoming OBA Vice-President Charlene Theodore hosts this exciting first season, welcoming The Honourable Justice Sharpe from the Ontario Court of Appeal and criminal law expert Amanda Ross, to discuss The Lazier Murder, a trial which rocked a small town and the ethical issues that are still relevant today. Thank You to Podcast Sponsor Thomson Reuters for their support. Fri, 26 Jul 2019 16:59:59 +0000 webmaster@oba.org (Ontario Bar Association) https://oba-holiday-hours.simplecast.com/episodes/introducing-holiday-hours-a-new-cpd-podcast-effZAKuO Introducing Holiday Hours - A New CPD Podcast Ontario Bar Association 00:00:55 Available August 1st, incoming OBA Vice-President Charlene Theodore hosts this exciting first season, welcoming The Honourable Justice Sharpe from the Ontario Court of Appeal and criminal law expert Amanda Ross, to discuss The Lazier Murder, a trial which rocked a small town and the ethical issues that are still relevant today. Thank You to Podcast Sponsor Thomson Reuters for their support. Available August 1st, incoming OBA Vice-President Charlene Theodore hosts this exciting first season, welcoming The Honourable Justice Sharpe from the Ontario Court of Appeal and criminal law expert Amanda Ross, to discuss The Lazier Murder, a trial which rocked a small town and the ethical issues that are still relevant today. Thank You to Podcast Sponsor Thomson Reuters for their support. no trailer 1