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Associate and Commercial Litigator at Thornton Grout Finnigan. I post about the law, advocacy and mentorship. Views expressed are my own.

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Cover of "Keeping Tabs" Spring 2025 issue featuring an illustrated blue-toned park scene with people and trees. Text reads "Read the latest issue of Keeping Tabs", and The Advocates' Society logo appears in the bottom right corner.

Cover of "Keeping Tabs" Spring 2025 issue featuring an illustrated blue-toned park scene with people and trees. Text reads "Read the latest issue of Keeping Tabs", and The Advocates' Society logo appears in the bottom right corner.

The Spring issue of Keeping Tabs is here! 🌸

Inside: valuable guidance from members of the bench, insights on being a courageous young advocate, health and wellness strategies, a lens on specialized practice, and a timely interview with a trade lawyer.

Read it here: buff.ly/fodmRo3

23.05.2025 17:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

A fantastic issue of Keeping Tabs with some excellent insight from young advocates and senior judges alike!

20.03.2025 01:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I often wonder if there is a correlation (negative or positive) between stock market indeces and the pace of conflict checks

05.03.2025 17:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

lol. Jump Around by House of Pain is my usual answer for the absolute worst.

01.12.2024 20:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It is December 1, and so I begin once again my annual efforts to avoid the second-worst song ever written, The Fairytale of New York. Last year was an early loss on around December 10, aiming to do a little better this year.

01.12.2024 19:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Return for a guest article?!

19.11.2024 02:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I'd love to join, I'll try be more interesting in the future..!

18.11.2024 19:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

A short post of mine on LinkedIn generating some interesting discussion about cover letters in job applications (particularly for the upcoming 1L dealine): www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

23.01.2024 19:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I normally wear trousers and waistcoat to/from court, but not robes or bands.

Does anyone know where the custom comes from?

05.12.2023 14:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Young Advocates' Publications - Keeping Tabs

Hello Bluesky, and here's a fun first post: I am in this quarter's edition of Keeping Tabs, entering the debate on WFH versus in-person. You can read it here:

www.advocates.ca/TAS/Communit...

20.11.2023 20:43 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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