CL Talk

Danielle Robitaille speaks about building culture at an elite litigation boutique

Nov 25, 2025

   

Danielle Robitaille, Managing Partner of the Year at the 2025 Canadian Law Awards, sits down to discuss her path from litigator to firm leadership at Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP. She shares how her focus on mentorship, mental health support, and inclusive recruitment has shaped a thriving legal practice handling high-stakes litigation and white-collar investigations. From training partners on actionable feedback to pioneering direct access to counselling for associates, Robitaille reveals the practical strategies behind building a strong firm culture. If you know a lawyer or law firm making a meaningful impact in your community, nominations for the 2026 Canadian Law Awards are now open through January 30, 2026 – consider recognizing their contributions. Visit lawawards.ca to nominate.

Professor Maura Grossman on how courts can confront AI-generated evidence

Professor Maura Grossman on how courts can confront AI-generated evidence

Mar 17, 2026

The legal academic speaks about a tool she is developing to flag suspect audio, video and documents

Rocky Kim on building a flexible, province-wide real estate and lending practice

Rocky Kim on building a flexible, province-wide real estate and lending practice

Mar 10, 2026

The BC lawyer joins CL Talk to talk leases, lifestyle and law firm growth

McMillan–Legora leaders on bringing generative AI into daily legal practice

McMillan–Legora leaders on bringing generative AI into daily legal practice

Mar 03, 2026

Firm CEO and tech founder sit down to discuss their new partnership and what it means for lawyers

Jason Ward in conversation on mental health and insurance traps for lawyers

Jason Ward in conversation on mental health and insurance traps for lawyers

Feb 24, 2026

The former practising lawyer talks about stepping back from practice, stigma and disability insurance warnings

Why Indigenous equity and gaming M&A in BC will set a precedent across the country

Why Indigenous equity and gaming M&A in BC will set a precedent across the country

Jan 27, 2026

Pavan Jawanda at McCarthys explains the complexity of working on First Nations casino deals