Category: Career
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My Word for 2024? Balance
WHEW. What. A. Year. As you may have noticed, dear reader, by my lack of posts, the latter half of 2023 was chaotic. In the end of April I was able to travel again for work after breaking my ankle, and travel I did (for both work and leisure). In total in 2023, I took…
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How to Find Your Career Fit as a Lawyer
Finding your perfect career fit is often like finding the perfect pair of shoes. You likely will have to try a few pairs before you find the right one, and after a few years you might be looking for a new pair. These days, it is very uncommon for people to stick to one job…
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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…
Motherhood At Law 