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

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