In this episode, recorded live at the Canadian Legal Summit, Faren Bogach of Construct Legal and Paul Saunders of Stewart McKelvey join moderator Jacquelyn Stevens to dissect how law firm compensation models are evolving under pressure from clients and shifting lawyer expectations. The panellists share firsthand experiences overhauling traditional pay structures, from Construct Legal’s radically transparent profit-sharing approach to Stewart McKelvey’s strategic, metrics-driven overhaul. They reveal how these changes have impacted recruitment, retention, collaboration, and firm culture, offering candid insights into what works – and what doesn’t – when law firms challenge the status quo on compensation.
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In this episode, recorded live at the Canadian Legal Summit, Faren Bogach of Construct Legal and Paul Saunders of Stewart McKelvey join moderator Jacquelyn Stevens to dissect how law firm compensation models are evolving under pressure from clients and shifting lawyer expectations. The panellists share firsthand experiences overhauling traditional pay structures, from Construct Legal’s radically transparent profit-sharing approach to Stewart McKelvey’s strategic, metrics-driven overhaul. They reveal how these changes have impacted recruitment, retention, collaboration, and firm culture, offering candid insights into what works – and what doesn’t – when law firms challenge the status quo on compensation.
Dr. Traci Cipriano urges burnout solutions for the legal profession
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Dr. Traci Cipriano urges burnout solutions for the legal profession
Dr. Traci Cipriano, assistant clinical professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine and author of The Thriving Lawyer, discussed the urgent need to address burnout in the legal profession, the barriers to meaningful change, and the structural solutions required to support lawyer well-being. Cipriano explored why self-care alone is not enough, the critical role of leadership in driving cultural shifts, and practical policies that can make a real difference in legal workplaces. She will speak on these issues at the Canadian Legal Summit 2025 in Toronto on October 9. Visit https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/events for more information about the summit.
CL Talk
In this episode, recorded live at the Canadian Legal Summit, Faren Bogach of Construct Legal and Paul Saunders of Stewart McKelvey join moderator Jacquelyn Stevens to dissect how law firm compensation models are evolving under pressure from clients and shifting lawyer expectations. The panellists share firsthand experiences overhauling traditional pay structures, from Construct Legal’s radically transparent profit-sharing approach to Stewart McKelvey’s strategic, metrics-driven overhaul. They reveal how these changes have impacted recruitment, retention, collaboration, and firm culture, offering candid insights into what works – and what doesn’t – when law firms challenge the status quo on compensation.
