CL Talk

Denise Baker, co-managing partner of WeirFoulds, on municipal law, work-life balance and AI

Jul 30, 2024

   

Denise Baker is the co-managing partner of WeirFoulds. Her firm was one of the Top 10 Ontario Regional Firms in 2023. Baker's practice focuses on municipal and land use planning issues and related litigation. For our CL Talk podcast, she spoke to us about municipal and planning law, integrating AI technology cautiously and WeirFoulds' commitment to work-life balance, diversity, and the ongoing development of young lawyers through structured training and mentorship.  Read more:  https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/rankings/top-law-firms-in-ontario-top-10-ontario-regional-firms-2023/375567 https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/news/general/canadian-law-award-winners-highlight-the-teams-behind-the-accolade/375973

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