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  • Why Indigenous equity and gaming M&A in BC will set a precedent across the country

    Why Indigenous equity and gaming M&A in BC will set a precedent across the country
    Jan 27 2026
    In this episode of CL Talk, Canadian Lawyer managing editor Tim Wilbur sits down with McCarthy Tétrault partner Pavan Jawanda to unpack a seismic shift in British Columbia’s gaming sector: First Nations moving from revenue-sharing arrangements to equity ownership and operational control of major casino assets. Jawanda, who has advised on the first seven First Nations casino M&A deals in BC, discusses how these transactions differ from conventional deals, why they require building timelines backwards from regulatory approvals, and how a generational investment horizon changes governance, risk, and community consultation. He also outlines how this Indigenous ownership model in gaming could influence deals in other regulated industries across Canada, including infrastructure and energy, as well as real estate.
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    21 Min.
  • Joseph Neuberger on justice, wrongful accusations and life in criminal defence

    Joseph Neuberger on justice, wrongful accusations and life in criminal defence
    Jan 20 2026
    In this episode, managing editor Tim Wilbur sits down with Toronto criminal defence lawyer Joseph Neuberger, named one of Canadian Lawyer’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in 2025, for a candid conversation about his three decades on the front lines of sexual assault and domestic violence prosecutions. Neuberger discusses why he calls wrongful accusations a “hidden crisis,” how investigative tunnel vision and digital evidence practices can derail cases, and what the R. v. F.Z. decision means for recognizing male victims of coercive control. He also discusses mentoring the next generation of defence counsel, building community through fundraising, and why he launched the Not On Record podcast to promote a more balanced conversation about criminal justice in Canada.
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    24 Min.
  • Misha Benjamin on AI governance and why Canadian businesses should avoid copy-paste rules

    Misha Benjamin on AI governance and why Canadian businesses should avoid copy-paste rules
    Jan 13 2026
    In this episode, managing editor Tim Wilbur speaks with Misha Benjamin, partner and co-lead of the technology and AI practice at BCF in Montreal, about why Canadian businesses are “tying themselves in knots” over AI risk while falling behind more aggressive competitors. Benjamin draws on his experience at Ubisoft, Element AI, McKinsey, and Sama to explain how one-size-fits-all AI governance, vague bans on “confidential information,” and public generative tools without enterprise safeguards are fueling shadow AI, weakening IP protection, and eroding trust. He sets out what in-house counsel and business leaders should prioritize instead: sector-specific guardrails, clear deployment terms, traceability of AI-generated output, and training that enables employees to use these systems confidently and safely.
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    24 Min.
  • Beyond hallucinations: the biggest mistake law firms can make in implementing AI

    Beyond hallucinations: the biggest mistake law firms can make in implementing AI
    Jan 5 2026
    In this episode of CL Talk, managing editor Tim Wilbur speaks with Alexi co-founder and CEO Mark Doble about the risks law firms face as they rush to deploy AI. Doble explains why he believes traditional multi-tenant cloud tools have become “completely untenable” for serious legal work, argues that single-tenant private cloud environments are critical to protecting client data and law firm IP, and outlines how firms should divide objective, verifiable tasks from subjective, judgment-driven work when implementing AI. He also outlines practical design principles to reduce hallucinations, explains why firms need in-house champions who can challenge vendors, and warns about the reputational and financial consequences of treating AI output as work that doesn’t require review.
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    27 Min.
  • iGaming Ontario CEO Joseph Hillier on his role driving innovation and safety in online gaming

    iGaming Ontario CEO Joseph Hillier on his role driving innovation and safety in online gaming
    Dec 17 2025
    In this episode, iGaming Ontario President and CEO Joseph Hillier discusses how Ontario has built a competitive online gambling market designed to draw players away from unregulated sites while maintaining strong safeguards in place. He traces his path from Bay Street to the Ministry of the Attorney General and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission, explaining how this mix of private practice, banking, and public service now shapes his approach to regulation. Hillier discusses his priorities at iGaming Ontario, including treating operators as business partners, strengthening responsible gambling tools such as self-exclusion, modernizing anti-money laundering systems and preparing for emerging issues like cross-border pooled play and digital currencies.
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    22 Min.
  • Inside one lawyer’s fight with addiction – and the Law Society of Ontario's response

    Inside one lawyer’s fight with addiction – and the Law Society of Ontario's response
    Dec 9 2025
    Toronto criminal defence lawyer Robert Kivlichan joins CL Talk to share how his addiction and severe panic attacks collided with a Law Society of Ontario spot audit and led to his suspension and a capacity investigation. He describes why he believes the LSO’s process can weaponize mental health disclosures, forcing lawyers to surrender sensitive medical information to non‑medical staff, even while they are in treatment. Kivlichan also explains the path he took to lasting sobriety, how he rebuilt his practice, and the hard advice he now gives to lawyers, regulators, and families about supporting professionals in crisis.
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    22 Min.
  • How law firms are rethinking talent retention for the next generation of lawyers

    How law firms are rethinking talent retention for the next generation of lawyers
    Dec 2 2025
    In this episode of CL Talk, recorded live at the Canadian Legal Summit, host Robert De Toni moderates a candid conversation with firm leaders Kurt Schlachter of Stringam, Jacqueline Dinsmore of Caravel Law and boutique founder Ashlee Froese on what it really takes to keep today’s lawyers. The panel delves into why younger lawyers are no longer motivated solely by partnership, how culture plans, “success plans,” and flexible budgets can replace vague promises, and why flexible work arrangements must be genuine rather than merely policy rhetoric. They also tackle the mental health impact of the billable hour, the role of a “director of lawyer happiness,” the rise of reverse mentorship in an AI-enabled practice, and the hard business realities around portable books of business, equity buy-ins and alternative career paths beyond the traditional ladder.
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    35 Min.
  • Danielle Robitaille speaks about building culture at an elite litigation boutique

    Danielle Robitaille speaks about building culture at an elite litigation boutique
    Nov 25 2025
    Danielle Robitaille, Managing Partner of the Year at the 2025 Canadian Law Awards, sits down to discuss her path from litigator to firm leadership at Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP. She shares how her focus on mentorship, mental health support, and inclusive recruitment has shaped a thriving legal practice handling high-stakes litigation and white-collar investigations. From training partners on actionable feedback to pioneering direct access to counselling for associates, Robitaille reveals the practical strategies behind building a strong firm culture. If you know a lawyer or law firm making a meaningful impact in your community, nominations for the 2026 Canadian Law Awards are now open through January 30, 2026 – consider recognizing their contributions. Visit www.lawawards.ca to nominate.
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    24 Min.