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LawCast BC

The Law Society of BC

24 episodes

1 week ago

Divorce and separation can be one of life’s most stressful events, especially for families with children. It not only has legal implications, but can impact the physical, mental and financial health of those involved. For this episode of LawCast BC, we invited family lawyer and Bencher Tanya Chamberlain and Dr. Ramneek Dosanjh, both members of the Health Justice Alliance, to speak about the intersection of law and health during separation and how parents can help their children navigate this ...

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Divorce and separation can be one of life’s most stressful events, especially for families with children. It not only has legal implications, but can impact the physical, mental and financial health of those involved. For this episode of LawCast BC, we invited family lawyer and Bencher Tanya Chamberlain and Dr. Ramneek Dosanjh, both members of the Health Justice Alliance, to speak about the intersection of law and health during separation and how parents can help their children navigate this ...

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Episodes (20/24)

LawCast BC

Helping families navigate divorce and separation

Divorce and separation can be one of life’s most stressful events, especially for families with children. It not only has legal implications, but can impact the physical, mental and financial health of those involved. For this episode of LawCast BC, we invited family lawyer and Bencher Tanya Chamberlain and Dr. Ramneek Dosanjh, both members of the Health Justice Alliance, to speak about the intersection of law and health during separation and how parents can help their children navigate this ...

3 months ago

42 minutes

LawCast BC

Meet Gigi Chen-Kuo, the Law Society’s new CEO/Executive Director

In this episode of LawCast BC, we are pleased to introduce you to the Law Society’s new Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director Gigi Chen-Kuo. We invite you to get to know Chen-Kuo as she shares insights into her experience in leadership roles and what she believes to be qualities of an effective leader. As a CEO who is passionate about empowering others, she shares her perspective on cultivating a healthy workplace, the importance of equity, diversity and inclusion and advice for anyone w...

7 months ago

20 minutes

LawCast BC

Black History Month: Celebrating excellence in the Black legal profession

Every February, people across Canada participate in Black History Month events and initiatives that honour the legacy of Black people in Canada and their communities. The theme for this year’s Black History Month is “Black Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Canadian History and Uplifting Future Generations.” In this month’s episode of LawCast BC, we invited Cecilia Barnes, president of the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) BC Chapter, to speak about how she chose a career in ...

9 months ago

24 minutes

LawCast BC

A conversation with Orange Shirt Society speaker Hank Adam

Ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we were honoured to speak with Hank Adam, an intergenerational residential school survivor speaker with the Orange Shirt Society. The Orange Shirt Society was formed in 2015 to create awareness of the individual, family and community intergenerational impacts of residential schools, to support reconciliation and to promote the truth that every child matters. In this episode, Hank Adam shares his story to raise awareness of the impact of...

1 year ago

19 minutes

LawCast BC

AI and the practice of law

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools such as Chat GPT continue to make headlines. Numerous industries, including the legal one, are already feeling the impacts and implications of AI, as well as exploring its potential. We have invited guest speakers Jon Festinger, KC and Robert Diab to chat about the ways that AI has been used to help practice law, the risks in using AI tools and how AI could potentially change how people access legal services. Jon and Robert are working on putting...

1 year ago

44 minutes

LawCast BC

Addressing harassment, discrimination and bullying in the legal profession

Discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment, in the workplace are serious problems in society, and the legal profession is not immune to it. As the regulatory body for lawyers, the Law Society has an important role in ensuring lawyers do not engage in harassing or discriminatory behaviors. In the latest episode of LawCast BC, Sarah Sharp, Equity Advisor at the Law Society speaks about her role in supporting those who have experienced or witnessed harassment, discriminati...

1 year ago

23 minutes

LawCast BC

Indigenous reconciliation and cultural safety

In this episode, we are going to talk about one of the most critical areas the Law Society is addressing – meaningful Indigenous reconciliation and cultural safety. In July 2023, the Law Society's board of Benchers approved recommendations from the Indigenous Engagement in Regulatory Matters Task Force report, to remove systemic barriers experienced by Indigenous complainants and witnesses. Implementation of the task force’s recommendations is now underway. Hear from Vicki George, Senior Ad...

1 year ago

23 minutes

LawCast BC

When lawyers need help: navigating mental health resources

A national survey was published last year on the state of legal professionals’ mental health. More than half of respondents in BC reported experiencing psychological distress and many of them said they did not seek help despite needing it. In this episode, we share information about one of the most pressing issues facing the legal profession – mental health. The Law Society is committed to supporting the mental wellness of lawyers and has taken a number of steps to increase access to ...

1 year ago

24 minutes

LawCast BC

The Rule of law, legal secrecy and the unwritten rule of law on Parliament Hill

Conservative Member of Parliament Michael Chong joins host Jon Festinger to talk about the government's use of "orders in council," legal secrecy and the unwritten rule of law on Parliament Hill. Michael Chong was first elected to Parliament in 2004 and represents the riding of Wellington-Halton Hills. He currently serves as Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs for the Official Opposition. He's previously served in the federal cabinet as President of the Queen’s Privy Council, Minister ...

3 years ago

25 minutes

LawCast BC

A conversation with Marie Henein on the role of lawyers in our society

Renowned criminal defence lawyer Marie Henein joins host Jon Festinger to talk about the role of lawyers, what influenced her to be a lawyer, and current threats to democracy and the rule of law that are taking place around the world. Marie Henein is a senior partner at Henein Hutchison LLP, recognized in Canadian Lawyer as one of the country’s Top Ten Litigation Boutiques. She has been interviewed on CBC’s The National, written for The Globe and Mail, and is a sought-after speaker. She rece...

3 years ago

20 minutes

LawCast BC

Racism, equity, diversity and inclusion and the rule of law

Is everyone equal before the law? In light of the recent surge in anti-Asian racist events in BC, we take this episode to examine how racism was built into our legal system, discrimination in the legal profession and how that impacts everyone. Dr. Carol Liao joins Andrea Hilland, policy lawyer at the Law Society of BC, and host Jon Festinger for a roundtable chat on racism, equity, diversity and inclusion and the rule of law. Dr. Liao recently spoke about her experience as an Asian la...

3 years ago

53 minutes

LawCast BC

Rule of law news: a year in review

In this new episode, our host Jon Festinger and Michael Lucas, director of policy and planning at the Law Society, take a look back at the first season of Rule of Law Matters and the events that have transpired since the podcast launched in September. They chatted about how this podcast began, whether the rule of law is a western concept that is applicable world wide, and recent threats to the rule of law in Hong Kong, Poland, Zimbabwe, the United Kingdom, and right here in Canada. ...

4 years ago

45 minutes

LawCast BC

The role of prosecutors in criminal justice and the rule of law

What exactly does a prosecutor do? And whose interests do they represent? Senior prosecutor Christopher McPherson, QC walks us through the role and duties of a prosecutor and the standards that must be met before prosecutors decide to lay a charge. We discuss the importance of prosecutorial independence, their separation from the investigation and the police, and why prosecutors don't represent the government's or the victims interests. Chris highlights the relationship prosecutors hav...

4 years ago

40 minutes

LawCast BC

COVID-19 and returning to "normal"

We welcome Micheal Vonn to talk to us about COVID-19 and returning to the new "normal." Micheal is Chief Executive Officer of PHS Community Services Society, which provides housing, healthcare, harm reduction and health promotion for some of the most vulnerable and under-served people in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside and Victoria. Prior to that, she served as policy director of the BC Civil Liberties Association for more than 15 years. Micheal shared with us how she views the rule of law in...

4 years ago

47 minutes

LawCast BC

Judges and the rule of law

In this episode, Supreme Court of BC's Justice David Crossin shares with us his insights on the role of judges and the courts in protecting our rights and freedoms. He touches on how important it is for judges to be independent and impartial, and warns against governments overseas who continue to exercise arbitrary power when they attempt to undermine confidence in the judiciary or when they seek to control judges. He also talks about how the pandemic and new technologies have ope...

4 years ago

41 minutes

LawCast BC

Authoritarianism, closer to home

We invite the Honourable Irwin Cotler back to speak about the impacts of authoritarianism, closer to home. Professor Cotler talked about recent events in the US, the mob attack on the Capitol building, and the rule of law implications. He also spoke about his time as special advisor to former Attorney General John Turner during the October Crisis in Canada in 1970, and the rationale for enacting the War Measures Act at the time. We then contrasted this Canadian historical event to what...

4 years ago

52 minutes

LawCast BC

Privacy and the rule of law

On International Data Privacy Day on January 28, we bring you this special episode, featuring remarks from lawyer Richard Peck, QC at our previous Rule of Law Lecture. He highlights modern technology’s invasion into our privacy, how it compromises our freedoms, and how it all relates to the rule of law. We’re also bringing him back for a short follow up interview. We ask him how things have changed over the past year, whether things are better or worse, and whether controlling the spread of C...

4 years ago

36 minutes

LawCast BC

COVID-19 and the rule of law, part 2

In this episode, Edmonton health lawyer Tracey Bailey and host Jon Festinger examine our rights and freedoms in the midst of a pandemic. Tracey walked us through some of the differences in legislation in BC and Alberta as it relates to emergency powers and explained the relationship between the medical officer and government officials. They also touched on some hot topics, like the orders that limit gatherings in our private homes, rules around mask wearing, and what fair vaccine distribution...

4 years ago

38 minutes

LawCast BC

COVID-19 and the rule of law, part 1

Earlier this year, BC ombudsperson Jay Chalke and his office found that two orders the BC government made in response to the pandemic were unlawful. In this episode, Jay explains the role of the ombudsperson in upholding the rule of law, how it helps people who have a concern with a government body, and why the public should care about how laws are made, enacted and implemented, even during a state of emergency. To read the ombudsperson's investigative report and to find out more, visi...

4 years ago

32 minutes

LawCast BC

The rise of authoritarianism and assaults to the rule of law, part 2

We welcome back renowned international human rights lawyer the Honourable Irwin Cotler to discuss several examples of what authoritarianism looks like in countries like China, Iran and Saudi Arabia. He touched on the Chinese government’s treatment of Uighurs and the need for Canada and other countries to name it as genocide to oblige us to combat and prevent it. He also talked about the current dire situation of Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, as well as blogger Raif Badawi and h...

4 years ago

29 minutes