Best Joe antoine Podcasts (2025)

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Reflections of a Former Tax Court Judge - Part 2 48:05

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In the second part of this two-part series, the Honourable Patrick Boyle continues his conversation with Justin Kutyan, National Leader of the Tax Litigation group at KPMG Law LLP, to discuss Patrick’s reflections from serving as a judge on the Tax Court of Canada for 17 years. In episode two, Patrick shares what he found to be effective (or not ef…

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Reflections of a Former Tax Court Judge - Part 1 34:26

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In the first episode of this two-part series, the Honourable Patrick Boyle sits down with Justin Kutyan, National Leader of the Tax Litigation group at KPMG Law LLP to discuss Patrick’s reflections from serving as a judge on the Tax Court of Canada for 17 years. In episode one, Patrick shares what it was like to get the phone call appointing him to…

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Beyond Big Law: Transitioning to Small Firm Practice 1:22:49

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This episode of Friends Who Argue features a discussion panel with three lawyers who have made the transition from BigLaw to found very different types of small or solo legal practices. Our speakers include Alexi Wood, Ryan Breedan, and John McIntyre. Our panelists discuss the very different reasons why they decided to found an independent legal pr…

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Pour un mentorat fructueux avec Julie Chenette et Antoine Veillette 26:49

6M ago26:49

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This episode of Friends Who Argue marks our first French episode, as we are discussing mentoring with TAS’ Quebec recipient of the Excellence in Mentoring Award, Julie Chenette. Dans un entretien avec Antoine Veillette, nos deux invités ont l’occasion d’échanger sur ce que la relation de mentorat leur apporte, sur l’identification d’un bon mentor e…

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Litigating Fraud Cases: the good, the bad, and the ugly 35:50

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In this episode of Friends Who Argue, we’re joined by seasoned commercial litigators Allison Speigel and Pete Smiley to break down the complexities of litigating fraud cases. In our discussion, we explore the good, the bad, and the ugly of fraud litigation—highlighting key challenges, common pitfalls, and strategies for success. The episode also de…

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Interview with 2023 Catzman Award Recipient Nader Hasan 46:44

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This episode of Friends Who Argue features an interview with the recipient of the 2023 Catzman Award for Professionalism and Civility, Nader Hasan, conducted by his law Partner at Stockwoods LLP, Gerald Chan. Nader Hasan discusses his experiences with mentorship in his career, handling high-profile cases covered by the media, time management, and r…

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Interview with Adrienne S. Smith - 2024 recipient of The Joe Arvay Award 33:01

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In this episode, Samantha Chang of Dentons Vancouver interviews Adrienne Smith, a transgender human rights activist and social justice lawyer, and winner of the 2024 Joe Arvay Award. The award recognizes an advocate in British Columbia for advancing a claim or area of law under challenging circumstances. Adrienne reflects on their work advocating f…

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The Right to Disconnect - Part 3 with Dr. Lwam Ghebrehariat 22:26

1y ago22:26

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This is the third and final segment of the Right to Disconnect limited series podcast. In this segment, Young Advocates Standing Committee Member James Hardy moderates a discussion with Dr. Ghebrehariat, who practises as a psychiatrist and lawyer in Toronto, focussing on the right to disconnect and burnout in both the medical and legal professions.…

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The Right to Disconnect - Part 2 with Erin Durant 33:06

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This is the second of three segments in a limited series on the Right to Disconnect. In this segment, Young Advocates' Standing Committee Member James Hardy moderates a discussion with Ms. Erin Durant, who founded Durant Barristers in Ottawa after practising law as a partner at a large national firm and who was recognized by Canadian Lawyer in 2022…

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The Right to Disconnect - Part 1 with The Honourable George R. Strathy 39:27

1+ y ago39:27

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This is the first of three podcast segments in a limited series on ongoing practice and procedural issues affecting young lawyers inspired by the Right to Disconnect policy incorporated into the Employment Standards Act, 2000 on December 2, 2021, and on how lawyers can proactively balance their professional and ethical obligations through the right…

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Inquiries and Inquests from Coast to Coast - Part 2 29:27

1+ y ago29:27

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In this second episode of a 2-part podcast on inquisitorial proceedings, our expert TAS panel from across the country explains how they bring their own experience and perspective to their work on public inquiries and coroner’s inquests. In this episode, you will hear about these lawyers who found themselves practicing in this area and the challenge…

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Inquiries and Inquests from Coast to Coast - Part 1 37:40

1+ y ago37:40

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Public inquiries and coroner’s inquests are many things, but they are not trials. In this first episode of a 2-part podcast, TAS members from across the country share their perspectives on inquests and inquiries, how they function, what they achieve and how to be effective advocates in a non-adversarial process. Ludmila Herbst is a partner at Farri…

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Crypto assets: Dealing with emerging currencies in the litigation context 37:24

2y ago37:24

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The Mid-Career Advocates’ Standing Committee’s Speaker Series explores litigation scenarios that can be impacted by cryptocurrencies. Miranda Spence moderates the discussion with Madison Robins, Richard Niman and Jeff Newton, who share their experiences and insights into the what, when and how of dealing with crypto assets in litigation. Miranda Sp…

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Interview with Frank Walwyn 34:02

2y ago34:02

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In this episode, Michael Ding sits down for a conversation with Frank Walwyn, recipient of the 2022 Eric Hoaken Excellence in Mentoring Award. The pair discuss Frank’s career, what inspired him to become a litigation lawyer and Frank’s approach to mentoring. Drawing from experience, Frank gives invaluable advice to both those looking to be an impac…

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Managing Partners Roundtable 42:11

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In this episode, Kim Potter speaks with Yola Ventresca and Emily Lawrence about their experiences as managing partners of their respective law firms. They discuss how Yola and Emily came to be appointed to those leadership roles, what they have learned, and how they would describe their management styles. They also discuss the emergence of younger,…

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Interview with 2022 Catzman Award Recipient Neha Chugh 25:37

2+ y ago25:37

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In this episode, Webnesh Haile speaks with Neha Chugh, the 2022 recipient of The Advocates’ Society’s Catzman Award for Professionalism and Civility. Neha and Web discuss non-linear career paths, the line between zealous representation and incivility, practical tips for remaining civil, and the role of professionalism in fostering the administratio…

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The open court principle and Sherman Estate v. Donovan 38:22

2+ y ago38:22

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In this episode, Kristen Duerhammer speaks with Ewa Krajewska and Andrea Gonsalves about the implications of the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Sherman Estate v. Donovan, 2021 SCC 25. They discuss the constitutional foundations of the open court principle, the test for discretionary limits on court openness, and situations where court openne…

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Celebrating Black History Month: A Chat with Kayla Smith of Cassels on Access to the Profession, Tackling the “Pipeline Issue”, Representation, and Effective Allyship 39:34

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In this episode, Chris Horkins sits down with his colleague Kayla Smith, a TAS member committed to making a difference for aspiring young Black lawyers in Canada. They discuss Kayla’s involvement in various initiatives and tackling the “pipeline” issue for increasing diversity in the legal profession. They touch on the importance of representation,…

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The New Normal – Young advocates views on work arrangements “post-pandemic” 34:48

2+ y ago34:48

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From fall 2021 to early 2022, three members of the Young Advocates Standing Committee’s Future of the Profession working group, Brendan McArthur-Stevens, Sara McGregor, and Zac Thiffault, conducted a survey of young advocates asking what they hoped for and expected from their workplaces as people started to return to the office. The survey – The fu…

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“Van Breda, 10 years on”: A Chat about the Conflict of Laws with the Honourable Louis LeBel and Paul-Erik Veel 57:49

3y ago57:49

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This episode features a conversation about private international law hosted by Gabriel Poliquin (Olthuis van Ert) with retired Supreme Court of Canada Justice Louis LeBel and Paul-Erik Veel (Lenczner Slaght). Marking the 10th anniversary of the foundational Supreme Court of Canada Club Resorts v Van Breda decision (written by the Honourable Louis L…

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Observations on Advocacy from The Hon. John I. Laskin 43:52

3y ago43:52

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In this episode, The Hon. John I. Laskin, a former justice at the Court of Appeal for Ontario, sits down with Natalia Rodriguez, Partner at Conway Baxter Wilson LLP, to share his observations on oral and written advocacy. The wide-ranging discussion touches on the value and purpose of oral and written advocacy, the questions in judges’ minds that a…

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Introduction to Indigenous Law and Legal Orders – Part 2: The Way Forward 59:49

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In Part 2 of this two-part series, our panel continues their discussion on Indigenous laws and legal traditions, with a focus on the way forward. They discuss some of the work that is already taking place in Indigenous communities to revitalize Indigenous legal traditions and to exercise governance authority within the Canadian context more broadly…

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Introduction to Indigenous Law and Legal Orders – Part 1: Introducing Indigenous Legal Orders and Indigenous – Western Legal System Interactions 33:18

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In Part 1 of this two-part series, Aria Laskin speaks with Prof. Aimée Craft, Prof. Alan Hanna and Christina Gray about Indigenous laws and legal orders, and the interactions of those systems with Western legal traditions. The panelists introduce the concept of Indigenous laws and legal orders, and some of the key pillars of Anishinaabe law. They a…

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Interview with Award of Justice Recipient David Nahwegahbow 37:02

3y ago37:02

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In this episode, Kathleen Lickers, IPC, LSM interviews David Nahwegahbow, IPC, LSM, the 2021 recipient of The Advocates' Society's Award of Justice. In their fascinating and highly informative conversation, Kathleen and David discuss litigating Aboriginal rights issues from the inception of the Charter up to recent and ongoing litigation during the…

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Excellence in Advocacy – An Interview with Sarit Batner 36:10

3+ y ago36:10

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Excellence in Advocacy – An Interview with Sarit Batner Sarit Batner (McCarthy Tetrault LLP) is the 2020 recipient of the Douglas K. Laidlaw Medal for Excellence in Advocacy. In this episode of Friends Who Argue, Chloe Snider (Dentons Canada LLP) interviews Sarit Batner about what makes for excellent oral advocacy, whether oral advocacy is still im…

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Behind the Scenes Look at TAS’s Modern Advocacy Task Force - Part 2 50:51

3+ y ago50:51

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On this episode of Friends Who Argue, we’re sharing Part 2 of our behind-the-scenes look at the work of The Advocates’ Society’s Modern Advocacy Task Force and its final report, the Right to be Heard: The Future of Advocacy in Canada. Task Force member Alex Shelley interviews Advocates' Society president Deborah Palter and Advocates' Society Direct…

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Behind the Scenes Look at TAS’s Modern Advocacy Task Force - Part 1 39:43

3+ y ago39:43

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On this episode of Friend Who Argue, we’re sharing Part 1 of our behind-the-scenes look at the work of The Advocates’ Society’s (TAS) Modern Advocacy Task Force (MATF) and its final report, the Right to be Heard: The Future of Advocacy in Canada. Task Force member Alex Shelley interviews TAS president Deborah E. Palter and TAS Director and MATF Cha…

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Transitioning Between Public and Private Practice: A Conversation 36:42

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Andrea Bolieiro (Constitutional Law Branch, MAG Ontario) sits down with Daniel Baum of Langlois in Montréal and Ravi Amarnath of the Constitutional Law Branch, MAG Ontario, who have each worked in both public practice and private practice. Daniel started his career at the Department of Justice before moving to private practice, while Ravi started h…

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Connecting to Achieve Change 48:15

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In this episode of Friends Who Argue, moderator Dominique Hussey reunites panelists Atrisha Lewis, Breanna Needham and Erin Durant who originally spoke at The Advocates’ Society 2019 Fall Convention panel on “Connecting to Achieve Change”. The panel discusses: how connecting with their communities has impacted their lives – professionally and perso…

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Pro Bono Sports Arbitration: Canadian Boxer seeks KO in sex discrimination case 41:31

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In this episode of Friends Who Argue, Gowling WLG partner Erin Farrell interviews Sylvie Rodrigue and Sarah Whitmore of Torys LLP. Sylvie and Sarah recently represented decorated Canadian boxer, Mandy Bujold, in her fight to attend the Tokyo Olympic Summer Games (scheduled for 2020 and subsequently held in 2021) after a pandemic-driven rule change …

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Mentoring with Ranjan Agarwal, Recipient of the Eric Hoaken Excellence in Mentoring Award 46:12

4y ago46:12

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In this episode of Friends Who Argue, construction lawyer Web Haile speaks with the winner of the 2020 Eric Hoaken Excellence in Mentoring Award, Ranjan Agarwal. Ranjan is a partner and co-head of Bennett Jones' class actions practice who has achieved numerous accomplishments and accolades over the course of his career. Through the lens of his expe…

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Parenting in Law 27:30

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As we begin another school year, Laura Gurr speaks to litigators Tamara Ramsey, Mark Flisfeder and Matt Huys about the challenges of maintaining a litigation practice as a parent - particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic - as well as tips and tricks for being productive while staying sane. We hope you find this candid conversation useful whether …

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“Good Faith” Trilogy 32:21

4y ago32:21

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Welcome to Season 2 of Friends Who Argue! In our first episode of Season 2, litigators Cynthia Spry, Elisha Jamieson and Winston Gee discuss the Supreme Court of Canada's decisions in the "good faith" trilogy of recent decisions: David Matthews v. Ocean Nutrition Canada Limited (NS), 2020 SCC 26 ("Matthews"), C.M. Callow Inc. v. Zollinger, 2020 SCC…

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Conducting Effective Remote Examinations with Lillian Pan 28:11

4y ago28:11

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In this episode of Friends Who Argue, Daniel Baum, Partner in the litigation group at the Montréal office of Langlois chats with Lillian Pan, Q.C., a Partner practicing commercial litigation in the Calgary office of Dentons, about practical tips and tricks for optimizing remote examinations. Daniel Baum is a litigator who acts on a variety of comme…

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In Conversation with Linda Rothstein: Trailblazer and Recipient of the 2021 Advocates’ Society Medal 31:17

4+ y ago31:17

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Interview with Linda Rothstein, Trailblazer and Recipient of the 2021 Advocates’ Society Medal This episode of Friends Who Argue features Michelle Alton, Tribunal General Counsel at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal in conversation with Linda Rothstein, founding partner at litigation boutique Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLP…

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R. v. Chouhan with Cate Martell and Janani Shanmuganathan 34:03

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Join Jean-Simon Schoenholz of Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP as he speaks to Cate Martell (@catemartell) and Janani Shanmuganathan (@_JananiS) about R. v. Chouhan, a recent appeal regarding the constitutionality of abolishing peremptory challenges in jury selection heard by the Supreme Court Canada. Cate Martell (www.martelldefence.com) acted as …

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Business Development in the Time of COVID 29:49

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In this episode of Friends Who Argue, hear about how business development has changed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ian Breneman of Blakes chats with Gillian Hnatiw of Gillian Hnatiw & Co and Luisa Ritacca of Stockwoods LLP about how they have adapted their business development practices, and Reena Lalji, in-house counsel with BMO Financial…

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Interview with Joshua Sealy-Harrington (Part 1): Systemic racism viewed through the lens of historical jurisprudence 37:22

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In Part 1 of this two-part interview, released in honour of Black History Month, please join Natalia Rodriguez for an engaging and meaningful conversation with Joshua Sealy-Harrington, author, academic and advocate, about Critical Race Theory and systemic racism viewed through the lens of historical jurisprudence. They also discuss racism in polici…

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Interview with Joshua Sealy-Harrington (Part 2): Systemic racism viewed through the lens of historical jurisprudence 25:11

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In Part 2 of this interview, released in honour of Black History Month, Natalia Rodriguez and Joshua Sealy-Harrington continue their important discussion on systemic racism looking at examples in recent jurisprudence, including; R. v. Kokopenace, 2015 SCC 28, in which the Court declined to consider the disproportionate effects of the jury roll syst…

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The Ever-Evolving Career of YASC Civility Award Winner Omar Ha-Redeye 31:24

4+ y ago31:24

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In this episode, we talk to TAS award recipient Omar Ha-Redeye about civility in the legal profession, his ever-evolving career in law, teaching at Ryerson during the pandemic, his advice to junior lawyers, and that time he ruptured an eardrum…By Various

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Insight on the Reference re: the Genetic Non-Discrimination Act, 2020 SCC 17 30:58

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Join Cynthia Spry of Babin Bessner Spry LLP, as she interviews Kate Robertson of Markson Law, and Michael Bookman, also of Babin Bessner Spry LLP, regarding the recent decision by the Supreme Court of Canada in the Reference re: the Genetic Non-Discrimination Act, 2020 SCC 17. In the Reference, the Court split two ways in three sets of reasons on t…

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COVID-19 & Access to Justice with Erin Durant 25:19

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Welcome to Friends Who Argue! In our first episode, Laura Gurr of Cohen Highly LLP in London sits down with Erin Durant of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP in Ottawa about the early days of her career, her mentors and what impact she sees COVID-19 has had on access to justice.By Erin Durant

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Episode 7: ...2 MOTIVATE 59:59

6+ y ago59:59

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This episode is a piggyback off of Episode 6: The HUSSLE..... The duo decided to drop these gems again in honor of The Late GREAT Nipsey Hussle. Joe and Tiff wanted to capitalize on what motivated them in life and in this one they brought Jok Callis in to share what motivates him. This show was more so VERY RAW and had no planning, so most times co…

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Episode 6: The HUSSLE... 59:51

6+ y ago59:51

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Maaaan! Hol up!! Mean Joe Green is back, but just for a short time. While here he was able to link wit Hendo for yet another great show. Probably one of the best to be honest. In this episode they bring in another guest...Uncle J.B., Mean Green’s Unk to talk about the HUSSLE! This episode was special on a few different levels because the last time …

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Episode 5: Battle of the Little Sexes 59:40

6+ y ago59:40

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In this episode which will be probably the last one for a minute Tiff and Joe talked about the pros and cons of having children of a different gender. As a special guest blesses the episode, Riko gets very descriptive about his pros and cons. They don’t get as in depth as they would have wanted to but they hit some real good point. This episode was…

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Episode 4: My Very Excellent Mother Just Served Us Nachos 28:11

6+ y ago28:11

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In this episode Joe and Jaxyn go over astrology. They hold a decent discussion about the Moon, stars and our solar system’s planets. Very educational, and impressive to hear them teach each other what they know.

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Episode 4: The World’s Worst Contract 59:59

6+ y ago59:59

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In this episode Tiff and Joe go head on tackling a VERY interesting subject....MARRIAGE!! Joe gives his take while Ms. Hendo explains why she thinks marriage is the best thing ever. This time they bring a guest over who gets the chance to share his prospective on the subject. A guru when it comes to breaking things down to a compound matter. Frank …

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Episode 3: Tooth...Fairy Tales 29:20

6+ y ago29:20

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“I think it's time we had this talk!” Jaxyn has already experienced not 1, but 2 toothfairy visits. Joe feels like it's time to address the elephant in the room. Now before you go and get bent out of shape at least take the time to listen for about half an hour, you never know the cat may have been out the bag a longtime ago. When dealing with Joe,…

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Episode 3: Stock-N-Stuff-N- 59:59

6+ y ago59:59

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In this episode Joe flips the script, from making folks question his thoughts to informing on how to gain wealth. This episode will teach you how to start a life of investing, basically a “starter kit” to purchasing share. This time they brought over a guest with a business mind set of his own...Musiqk Houston. Check it out, but wait! Go get a pen …

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Episode 2: The Houstonian vs. The Country Boy 28:39

6+ y ago28:39

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Houstonians call it negativity when in fact it’s just plain ol’ homesickness. Listen as Joe and Jax compare their hometowns and how they feel about the two cities. Although one will never clearly understand why Joe dislikes Houston so much. Maybe they could partially understand what keeps him in Houston, Texas…

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