Of Counsel

Julie Stanchieri is one of Canada's leading family lawyers, and lead counsel to Stanchieri Family Law in Toronto.

Beyond her remarkable case specific achievements, Julie has a deep understanding and perspective of how family law affects  those who look to the Court for assistance in times of crises. She is a lawyer who cares deeply about her clients and the quality of service she passes on to them. For her clients, she is their protective guardian of what is most important to them and what they stand to lose in the process.

Outside of the practice, her commitment to the advancement of the law and her own abilities is obvious. Julie holds a specialized Masters Degree of Law in Family Disputes, an accomplished family law mediator and arbitrator, and an active member of the legal community with memberships in the Advocates' Society, Collaborative Practice Toronto, and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.

Above all, Julie Stanchieri is an inspiration to those who want to succeed and carve out their own way of practice in law. Listen to her as she describes how she became who she is today, and with some long and ambitious strides, how you might trace her path along the trail.

THE FOLLOWING IS AN INTERVIEW OF A GUEST FOR THE OF COUNSEL PODCAST. THE LAWYER / GUEST IS NOT AFFILIATED IN ANY WAY WITH THE FIRM ROBICHAUD'S NOR DO THEY REPRESENT THE OPINIONS OR LEGAL VIEWS OF THE FIRM. PLEASE CONTACT THE GUEST DIRECTLY IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK TO THEM.

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As someone who who came from a background of surviving on the street as a youth, it's no surprise that Jordana Goldlist now defends the downtrodden of society with a passion and wisdom very few in the criminal bar possess. Like many of our guests of our show, Jordana's story is truly exceptional.

Since her call to the bar in 2008, Jordana has represented people charged with everything from simple drug possession to murder. Her interview and unique story teaches us about the value of discipline, determination, and perseverance.

Not only is she a feared litigator in the Courtroom, she is active in the community she came from and volunteers with homeless youth and showing that what life ahead can promise them with applied discipline, determination, and perseverance.

Sharp, skilled, humble, and tattooed, Jordana Goldlist reminds us that before you feel like criticizing someone, remember that not all the people in the world haven't had the advantages of others.

Listen to this remarkable lawyer, on this episode of Of Counsel.

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Do you have a question for one of our lawyers you want answered on our podcast, Of Counsel? Visit https://robichaudlaw.ca/podcastquestion and fill out the form to have your question read or played on the podcast. Ask any of our lawyers anything about criminal litigation, the practice of law, opinions on recent developments in the news on criminal legislation, or anything else you want us to answer.

In this episode of Of Counsel we bring you Howard Levitt. From an early age, Howard's gift of disruption set him on a course to become one of Canada's leading employment lawyers.

In a recent Globe and Mail profile of him, hiring Howard was compared to bringing a bazooka to a gun fight. He is someone who strikes fear in the heart of his opponents. His reputation as a fierce defender of his clients' interest has brought him considerable success over the year. Howard's routinely asked to comment upon breaking employment law issues in national media, a frequent contributor to the National Post, and host a weekly talk show on Newstalk 1010 CFRB.

Howard acts for some of Canada's largest corporation, leading negotiations on major collective bargaining agreements, speaking at employment law conferences across Canada, and being present any time a major employment issue arises in Provincial or Federal legislation. Join us as Howard discusses not only the issues surrounding employment law, but also how he got to where he is today.

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SPONSORED MESSAGE: This episode of our podcast is brought to you by our exclusive sponsor LexisNexis Canada. For those wishing to learn more about employment law, please take a look at 8th edition of Your Employment Questions Answered, Federal and Provincial Guidance by Anneli LeGault and Matthew Curtis.

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Do you have a question for one of our lawyers you want answered on our podcast, Of Counsel? Visit https://robichaudlaw.ca/podcastquestion and fill out the form to have your question read or played on the podcast. Ask any of our lawyers anything about criminal litigation, the practice of law, opinions on recent developments in the news on criminal legislation, or anything else you want us to answer.

In this episode of Of Counsel, we are joined by Canada’s leading animal rights and welfare lawyer, Camille Labchuk. For over well over a decade, Camille has dedicated her life to animal justice and advocacy. Through her efforts, she has exposed animal cruelty in farming, documented commercial seal killing on Canada’s East Coast, and protected the free speech rights of animal activists like herself striving towards better protection of animals in Canada.

Camille now is the Executive Director of Animal Justice, one of Canada;’s leading advocacy organizations for animal protection.  She is also co-host the popular podcast, Paw and Order. Though her continual efforts,  she has shaped the social perspective in Canada and persuaded various levels of government to reevaluate how we treat animals. Learn how she has changed so much, in such a short period of time; and what you can do to help her - on this episode of, Of Counsel.

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In this episode of Of Counsel, we are joined by legendary criminal defence lawyer, Brian Greenspan. Over the past 45 years, Brian has defined himself as one of Canada’s best.  Repeatedly ranked as among the country’s most influential lawyers and  he has represented celebrities, sports stars, and entertainers who happen upon the criminal justice system.  Past clients include  Naomi Campbell, Justin Bieber, Alan Eagleson, Myron Gottlieb, and Omar Khadar to name only a few.  Brian is not only an effective and passionate litigator but a true gentlemen who cares deeply about his clients, the law, and social justice.

You can read more about Brian Greenspan and his remarkable career in criminal law here. 

Join us as he discusses his lengthy career in criminal law, the lessons he has for lawyers following in his footsteps, and the role of criminal defence counsel. On this episode, of Of Counsel.

THE FOLLOWING IS AN INTERVIEW OF A GUEST FOR THE OF COUNSEL PODCAST. THE LAWYER / GUEST IS NOT AFFILIATED IN ANY WAY WITH THE FIRM ROBICHAUD'S NOR DO THEY REPRESENT THE OPINIONS OR LEGAL VIEWS OF THE FIRM. PLEASE CONTACT THE GUEST DIRECTLY IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK TO THEM.

The wait is over for the next episode of our podcast, and it's a great one. We are thrilled to welcome Rocco Galati, one of Canada's most influential lawyers.

Rocco has a strong track record of holding the Canadian government accountable for their actions, fighting against abuses of power and neglect of duty. You may know him best for his role in stopping Justice Marc Nadon's appointment to the Supreme Court of Canada under the Harper Government, but he has accomplished much more that has shaped Canadian jurisprudence.

Rocco is not afraid to speak his mind, even when it's controversial. He embodies what it means to be a courageous lawyer, standing up for what he believes in no matter the cost and ensuring that justice prevails, come what may.

WARNING: this episode contains explicit language that may be offensive to some of our listeners.

THE FOLLOWING IS AN INTERVIEW OF A GUEST FOR THE OF COUNSEL PODCAST. THE LAWYER / GUEST IS NOT AFFILIATED IN ANY WAY WITH THE FIRM ROBICHAUD'S NOR DO THEY REPRESENT THE OPINIONS OR LEGAL VIEWS OF THE FIRM. PLEASE CONTACT THE GUEST DIRECTLY IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK TO THEM.

In this Of Counsel episode, we interview the editor and creator of Precedent Magazine, Melissa Kluger. As a lawyer who embraced her inner voice to do what she always wanted, Melissa tells us her story of becoming an entrepreneur.

In a time when established and well-funded publications are struggling and failing, Melissa has managed to thrive and carve out a fanbase among forward thinking lawyers and law students. Over the past 10 years, those students and innovative lawyers have evolved with her and her magazine.

As her first readers become partners and powerful influencers, Precedent has focused and highlighted their successes.  As new lawyers shine, she recognizes them with her now highly reputable Precedent Setter Awards. As more students join law school, she launched her JD magazine specifically catered to them. As firm's advance, her A-List announces it to a captured audience.

Join us as Melissa discusses what it takes to succeed outside of law, while still being true to her legal roots, on this episode of Of Counsel.

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This episode's guest is former Attorney General of Ontario, Micheal Bryant.

Michael's personal story in law is one that spans the entire spectrum of the justice system. After clerking at the Supreme Court of Canada with former Chief Justice Beverly McLachlin, and obtaining an LL.M. as a Fulbright scholar at Harvard, Michael moved seamlessly into the Bay St. elite.  From there, he transitioned into politics where he then became the youngest person ever appointed as Attorney General.

His time as the top lawyer in the Province was filled with productvity, excitement, legislative changes, and controversy. No one ever dreamed it would all come to such an abrupt halt in 2009 when Michael was charged with dangerous driving causing death and criminal negligence causing death. Although this may have marked the end of anyone's else's career in law, for Michael it was the beginning to a very different direction. After extensive investigation and a formidable defence, his charges were withdrawn at the request of the Crown.  Michael then spent the next several years recalibrating his objectives and motives in law.

In 2015, Michael moved into private practice where he spent a considerable amount of time representing indigent accused with Ontario's Legal Aid system in bail court, and on individual certificates. Applying his own experiences within the system and how accused are treated by the Courts made him a truly unique and powerful voice among the defence bar. In 2018, Michael channeled his passion into broader issues affecting all Canadians by becoming the Executive Director of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association where he now advocates for Canadians' constitutional rights.

Join us to hear about this amazing journey and the lessons Michael has learned from it all.

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The Honourable Justice David Stratas sits on Canada's Federal Court of Appeal. He is our first actively sitting judge on our podcast.

Prior to his direct appointment, Justice Stratas enjoyed an accomplished career on Bay St., where he was widely recognized as one of Canada's top commercial and administrative litigators. Accomplishments include induction into the Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, Appointment as a Special Advocate for closed hearings on national security, and multiple teaching awards at and honorary doctorate of law Queen's University.

Join us as Justice Stratas offers rare insights in the Federal Court of Appeal, tips on advocacy and legal writing, as well as discussion on the importance of transparency, consistency, and technology for the judiciary.

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This episode of Of Counsel is particularly special. For the first time ever, we did a live interview before a large group of listeners at the Canadian Defence Lawyers Annual National Conference with the former Dean of Osgoode Law School, Lorne Sossin.

Lorne discusses his achievements at Osgoode during his tenure, the advancement of legal education, and the importance of ensuring that lawyers maintain relevance in the years and challenges ahead. By far, this was one of the most interesting and certainly most unique of our podcasts to date and will offer incredible insight on what the future of law has in store for lawyers, students, and faculty.

THE FOLLOWING IS AN INTERVIEW OF A GUEST FOR THE OF COUNSEL PODCAST. THE LAWYER / GUEST IS NOT AFFILIATED IN ANY WAY WITH THE FIRM ROBICHAUD'S NOR DO THEY REPRESENT THE OPINIONS OR LEGAL VIEWS OF THE FIRM. PLEASE CONTACT THE GUEST DIRECTLY IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK TO THEM.

In addition to the insights of Lorne Sossin, our host Sean Robichaud started the discussion at the CDL Conference offerings his reflections on podcasting since our podcast's launch in January. Sean offers the live audience the benefits of podcasting, how to do it, and how anyone with the motivation to start one can do it tomorrow. Follow along with the slide show below.