Not all leaders in the legal profession are found in high-ranking positions on Bay Street or the Supreme Court of Canada. Some leaders, like Douglas Judson and Heather Donkers, can be found in law schools or as junior councillors in small towns in Ontario. Despite their current positions, these leaders and influencers have a promising future ahead of them.
In this episode of Of Counsel, we interview a former and present president of the Law Students’ Society of Ontario. While they may not be well-known to senior lawyers, they have made significant contributions in advancing the interests of law students and recent members of the legal profession.
During the interview, Heather and Douglas discuss what it’s like to be a newly licensed lawyer or law student in 2019 and how much the legal profession has changed in the past 20, 10, and even 5 years. This is an important listen for any lawyer who wants to understand the challenges faced by recent calls and the sense of abandonment and hopelessness that some may feel as they enter the profession. With the upcoming Bencher election, it’s more critical than ever to listen to their voices and understand why we need to change as a profession to save it.
Ep.#39: Douglas Judson & Heather Donkers:We need to have a conversation about disrupting norms
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