Beverley Johnston and Adrienne Curran discuss maternity leave strategies for lawyers and firms to consider and implement to preserve the practice and retain key talent.

Chat with L:awyers, Season 2

Maternity Leave

Emilie Taman walks the talk. Unhappy with formation of criminal law policy while serving as a public prosecutor (federal), Emilie left the safety of the civil service and ran for office as an NDP candidate in a Liberal riding with a popular sitting MP. And then sued her former employer for denying her request for a leave of absence. Mixing litigation, community service and a busy family life with a litigator spouse and three active children, Emilie would either find a work-life balance or explode. Listen to Emilie recount her story and offer advice to young lawyers who want to "have it all".

Chat with Lawyers, Season 2

Work-Life Balance

As the NDP and Tories piled on the Liberal government for deepening Canada's deficit, they face some deep troubles of their own. 

In this episode: Liberal MP Scott Simms, Conservative strategist Rachel Curran, Liberal strategist Greg MacEachern, and former NDP national director Karl Bélanger. Hosted by Althia Raj.

Detailed show notes:
(2:55) Panellists discuss fiscal update
(6:15) “Santa Morneau” came around, says Karl Bélanger
(7:31) What does a blue Liberal think about the deficit?
(10:02) Don't forget to talk about Alberta
(14:28) Paul Godfrey’s excitement over $595-million media bailout spooks a panellist
(14:47) Ex-weatherman-MP Scott Simms vs. ex-news anchor-MP Peter Kent
(16:47) Pollster David Coletto on the Liberals' up-and-down year
(21:00) Panellists discuss NDP free fall
(27:23) "Doug Ford is setting himself up to be a drag on Andrew Scheer"
(32:48) We left you a funny kicker

Work-Life Balance

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