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Navigating life changes, law, and motherhood

Sharing my experiences and knowledge on navigating significant life changes, motherhood, a legal career, and Ontario family law


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  • My First Trial: Lessons Learned

    I wrote a version of this shortly after my first trial back in February 2020 – shortly before the Ontario court system was turned upside down and modernized. This article is based on my experience as an Ontario lawyer. In the beginning of February 2020, I had my first trial. It was a five-day, high

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  • Things I love: Halloween and the Beginning of Christmas at Target

    Disclosure: Not sponsored – products highlighted were purchased myself. Since I am currently living stateside, I am fully taking advantage of Target! Currently, local Target stores look like Christmas fully exploded with a side of Halloween/Thanksgiving. While I was going to make this only about Halloween, since it looks like the North Pole in there

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  • Welcome to Motherhood-At-Law!

    Hi! I’m Alison, and I am so glad you are here. In 2021, I went through some major life transitions – not only giving birth to our first child, but also preparing to move from Ontario, Canada to Iowa, USA for my partner’s career in science. Currently, I am navigating what my legal career will

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  • REVIEW: Betty Buzz

    Disclosure: Not sponsored – products highlighted were purchased myself. If you know me, you know I love gin – especially high-quality gin with unique botanicals (check out Sheringham’s Seaside Gin, Legend Distilling’s Doctor’s Orders, (that lavender!), and all the things by Dillon’s (go for the unfiltered gin if you are looking for a place to

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