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CL Talk is the official podcast of Canadian Lawyer magazine. It will hear from leaders in the legal profession in Canada and beyond. Our editorial team interviews legal leaders about topical issues affecting lawyers from coast to coast.

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What does it take to govern AI responsibly inside a global technology company? In this episode, Sahil Razdan, senior legal counsel at Samsung Electronics Canada and chair of the board of the Interactive Advertising Bureau of Canada (IAB Canada) AI an... more

A single litigation file, regulatory audit or breach response can now arrive as a mountain of emails, documents and transcripts. On this episode of CLTalk, Canadian Lawyer managing editor Tim Wilbur speaks with Lindsay Duprey, president of Array Cana... more

What does a litigation boutique have that a national firm doesn't? In this episode of CL Talk, Speigel Nichols Fox LLP partner Allison Speigel sits down with host Tim Wilbur to argue that the answer lies in speed, aligned incentives, and candour with... more

Small and mid-size firms head into 2026 with one advantage their larger competitors can't easily match — the speed to adopt technology, keep what works, and drop what doesn't. In this episode, Tim Wilbur, managing editor of Canadian Lawyer, talks wit... more

Matthew Peters, partner and national leader of transformation at McCarthy Tétrault LLP, joins Canadian Lawyer managing editor Tim Wilbur to talk about what AI adoption actually looks like inside one of Canada's largest law firms. Peters revisits pred... more

Harvey Brownstone made history in March 1995 when he became the first openly gay judge in Canada. Twenty-six years later, he retired from the Ontario Court of Justice – and he's now free to say exactly what he thinks about the system he served. In th... more

In this episode of the Canadian Lawyer podcast, managing editor Tim Wilbur sits down with Paul Karvanis, former Stikeman Elliott and in-house counsel turned coach, speaker and author of The Successful Associate: From New Lawyer to Making Partner. Dra... more

Across Canada, deal activity is being reshaped by AI. Document review, drafting, and diligence are becoming faster and more standardized, but the stakes for clients have never been higher. In this environment, sophisticated buyers, investors, and fou... more

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Recent Guests

Erin Cowling
CEO and founder of Flex Legal
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Episode: Erin Cowling on small firms, AI, and the freelance edge
Matthew Peters
Partner in McCarthy Tétrault's National Technology Group and National Leader of Transformation
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Episode: Matthew Peters on the AI tools McCarthy Tétrault's lawyers are actually using right now
Harvey Brownstone
Former judge, author, and host of Harvey Brownstone Interviews
Author, ECW Press; YouTube host
Episode: Harvey Brownstone: Canada's first openly gay judge speaks without prejudice
Paul Karvanis
Professional speaker, coach and author
Author of The Successful Associate, The Happy Lawyer
Episode: How associates really succeed: a candid conversation with Paul Karvanis
Mujir Muneeruddin
Corporate finance and security lawyer at Pallett Valo
Pallett Valo
Episode: The Human Edge in AI‑Driven M&A: Why Judgment Still Wins Deals
Frédéric Duguay
Chief Legal and Information Officer at the Canada Infrastructure Bank
Canada Infrastructure Bank
Episode: Frédéric Duguay in conversation on the Canada Infrastructure Bank’s shifting mandate
Maura Grossman
Professor of law and computer science; AI and law expert
University of Waterloo; Osgoode Hall Law School; Vector Institute; CIFAR AI Safety Solution Network
Episode: Professor Maura Grossman on how courts can confront AI-generated evidence
Rocky Kim
Founder of Rocky Kim Law Corporation
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Episode: Rocky Kim on building a flexible, province-wide real estate and lending practice
Bruce Chapple
Managing Partner and CEO of McMillan
McMillan
Episode: McMillan–Legora leaders on bringing generative AI into daily legal practice

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Tim Wilbur
Host of CL Talk and Canadian Lawyer magazine's lead interviewer; conducts conversations with legal leaders and policy experts.

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Kirsti McHenry calls for more lawyers to join Pro Bono Ontario’s expanding network
Q: What practical steps can an individual lawyer take to start contributing?
Start with the Free Legal Advice Hotline as an entry point, sign up for a shift, coordinate with firm leadership, and build from there toward broader involvement and even financial support if time is limited.
Kirsti McHenry calls for more lawyers to join Pro Bono Ontario’s expanding network
Q: How should large law firms and in-house departments approach pro bono today?
Establish a clear policy and goals, create formal structures for pro bono work, ensure leadership supports the program, recognize pro bono as billable where possible, and use collaborative opportunities like sponsor days to integrate pro bono with client work and team-building.
Kirsti McHenry calls for more lawyers to join Pro Bono Ontario’s expanding network
Q: What trends are you seeing in the types of legal issues people are facing and how are you prioritizing them?
There is unprecedented demand driven by broad social and economic factors; we focus on housing, employment, mortgage-related issues, and other trends aligned with what people can realistically need help with, while expanding access through technology and partnerships.
Keyera’s Christy Elliott redefines general counsel’s business role at energy midstream firm
Q: So first off, you joined Keyera in 2023 as Senior Vice President, Sustainability, External Affairs and General Counsel. Can you share a bit about your journey to this role and what drew you to the company?
Christy shares her progression from a litigation-focused background to executive leadership at Parkland, then moving into a General Counsel role with a broader enterprise remit, attracted by Keyera's growth trajectory and the opportunity to influence strategy across ESG, external affairs, and legal.
Mark Longo on leading Osler's growth in technology law in Vancouver
Q: What role does Osler's venture capital deal study play for clients?
The study aggregates data on hundreds of billions in financings, helping clients understand market terms, valuations, and deal flow trends to better evaluate term sheets and strategic options.

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Frequently Asked Questions About CL Talk

What is CL Talk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across episodes, the show frequently covers how technology, policy, and culture intersect with the legal profession. Key threads include the impact of AI on legal practice and training, governance and ethics in AI usage, and the evolving role of lawyers in advisory, negotiation, and regulatory spaces. Guests range from senior firm leaders and regulators to AI researchers and policy advocates, with many conversations centering on how to balance rigorous legal standards with innovation, access to justice, and well-being within the profession. Notable strengths include candid discussions on junior-to-partner development, the human elements of lawyering (judgment, negotiation, mentorship), and practical, real-world implications of AI adoption f... more

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2. Matthew Peters
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7. Maura Grossman
8. Rocky Kim

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