LIF podcast:

Leading at the intersection of business and law

The Legal Innovation Forum’s CPD-accredited podcast series is focused on the theme: Leading at the intersection of business and law.

In a complex operating environment, legal leaders are playing a critical role in balancing risk management with growth for the organization they work for and advise. As new challenges emerge, legal leaders must continuously act as agents of change by evolving their innovation strategies to mitigate risk and embrace and accelerate new opportunities.

Join us for a series of dynamic conversations as we examine the evolving roles of legal leaders, and showcase the innovation trends and technologies that are transforming the legal landscape.

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Please fill out the form below to receive CPD credits from the LSO / LSBC. (Stay tuned for details of CLE accreditation in select US states)

INTERVIEW - IAN HOLLOWAY - PROFESSOR OR LAW, UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY

In this episode Dr. Ian Holloway, Professor of Law at the University of Calgary, delves into the evolving role of legal education and its impact on the profession. Dr. Holloway shares his perspective on why both theory and practical skills are essential for future-ready lawyers and how law schools can adapt to the demands of a changing legal landscape.

INTERVIEW - DAVID CURRAN - CO-CHAIR OF THE SUSTAINABILITY + ESG ADVISORY PRACTICE, PAUL WEISS

Tune in to the next episode in our series of conversations with legal leaders as we explore their evolving roles and highlight the innovation trends shaping the future of the legal industry.

In this episode, we feature David Curran, Co-Chair of the Sustainability and ESG Advisory Practice at Paul Weiss. David shares his insights on the business case for ESG and discusses the growing role of lawyers in helping organizations navigate complex sustainability challenges, ensuring compliance while driving business success.

INTERVIEW - AV MAHARAJ - VP, LEGAL & CORPORATE AFFAIRS AT KRAFT HEINZ

Join us for the first in our series of dynamic conversations with legal leaders as we examine their evolving roles, and showcase the innovation trends and technologies that are transforming the legal landscape.

In this episode, Av Maharaj, VP, legal and corporate affairs at the Kraft Heinz Company, discusses his career path and leadership priorities, and he reveals his strategies for supporting the company's business goals to drive change at Kraft Heinz. Tune in to discover how Canada’s economic innovation story is evolving, and the role of legal leaders like Av in driving its future.

INTERVIEW - ANDREA WOOD - EVP, CHIEF LEGAL & GOVERNANCE OFFICER, TELUS

Tune in to the next episode in a series of conversations with legal leaders as we examine their evolving roles, and showcase the innovation trends and technologies that are transforming the legal landscape.

In this episode, we shine the spotlight on Andrea Wood, chief legal officer at TELUS, for an in-depth discussion on her evolving role and leadership priorities as she aligns her team to support the business in its strategic goals and expansion plans.

INTERVIEW - DAVID LUTHER - GENERAL COUNSEL & CORPORATE SECRETARY, WSIB

Tune in to the next episode in our series of conversations with legal leaders as we explore their evolving roles and highlight the innovation trends shaping the future of the legal industry.

In this episode, we feature David Luther, general counsel and corporate secretary at WSIB Ontario. David shares his impressive career journey, from his transformative leadership at WorkSafeNB to his new role at WSIB, where he aims to drive a culture of innovation in the legal department to support the organization’s mission and future goals.

INTERVIEW - MARCUS CHRISTIAN - PARTNER, MAYER BROWN (WASHINGTON D.C.)

COMING SOON

TORONTO PANEL | The new business of law - new models, entrants and agents of change

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E0 | INTRODUCTION TO THE PODCAST

TORONTO PANEL | Strategy + Operations - how legal departments are focusing on strategy to catalyze operational change and deliver value for their enterprises

INTERVIEW - CHERYL GRADEN - SVP, GROUP HEAD OF LEGAL AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS AND CORPORATE SECRETARY, TMX GROUP

COMING SOON

INTERVIEW - RAY BRESCIA - ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR REASERCH + INTELLECTUAL LIFE, ALBANY LAW SCHOOL

Tune in to the next episode in our series of conversations with legal leaders as we explore their evolving roles and highlight the innovation trends shaping the future of the legal industry.

In this episode, we feature Ray Brescia, Associate Dean for Research and Intellectual Life at Albany Law School. Ray shares his career journey and discusses key themes from his latest book Lawyer Nation, offering insights into the past, present, and future of the American legal profession, and how it continues to evolve in response to societal and technological change.

INTERVIEW - ANTHONY RUFFOLO - AVP, SHARED SERVICES, GC + CORPORATE SECRETARY, HONDA

COMING SOON

TORONTO PANEL | Delivering Value - leveraging contracts to drive your organization’s bottom line


Please fill out the form below to receive CPD credits from the LSO / LSBC. (Stay tuned for details of CLE accreditation in select US states)