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May marks Mental Health Week in Canada, offering an important opportunity to reflect on the state of mental wellness in the workplace – especially in high-pressure professions like law. Legal professionals are known for their resilience, but the demands of the job can take a toll. Long hours, emotionally intense files, high expectations, and client […]

Experiencing stress in the workplace can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and sometimes inevitable. Deadlines are fast approaching, expectations seem too high to reach, and the pressure piles up. Whether you work in hospitality, construction, healthcare, the legal sector, or many others, stress is a universal experience we all go through at one point or another. Especially

International Women’s Day falls on March 8th each year, providing an opportunity to reflect on how far women’s rights have come since the birth of Feminist Movements. Throughout history, women have used the law as a tool to advance their positions and rights in society. The following is a timeline of some of these achievements

It’s undeniably an exciting era for young women with boundless opportunities and open doors. Each woman’s journey is unique, filled with different experiences and challenges. Despite these differences, there are fundamental skills or life principles that young women should cultivate for a balanced and fulfilling life. GET TO KNOW YOURSELF AND BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF.

When I graduated law school from the University of Ottawa I had two potential career paths laid out in front of me. The first was to stay in Ottawa and complete my articles for the Federal Crown Attorney’s office. The second was to return to my hometown of Lindsay Ontario and article for my father. 

Did you know? As far back as 1000 A.D., Native American Indians raised turkeys for food. Aztec Indians in Mexico were raising them as early as 200 B.C. Turkeys originally existed in the eastern US. and Mexico. Turkeys are actually a type of pheasant. The heaviest turkey weighed in at 86 pounds. Please pass the

It will be here before you know it. Our (non-exhaustive) tips to you and your family for a safe, fun and legally-prudent Christmas Day for 2020: 1)       On Christmas Eve after early bed time, apply a liberal, but discreet, thin layer of baby powder on the floor outside each child’s room to discourage middle-of-the-night