In this bonus episode, we speak about lifelong learning and professional development with Gina Alexandris, certified coach and long-serving education advocate.
We discuss the specific tactics that incoming lawyers need before entering the workforce as well as skill development tools that are applicable for all legal professionals.
NOTE: While the episode preview above is available for everyone, the full ~120 minute version of this bonus episode is available exclusively for members of the Lawyered Patreon community. If you want to hear all of our bonus episodes (and unlock more bonus content), check out our Patreon page HERE!
In the full episode, you'll hear Gina discuss a number of topics, including:
🔵 What does professional development look like, beyond the basic regulatory requirements?
🔵 What enhancements can law schools incorporate to make their curricula more responsive to the practice of law?
🔵 What do law students (and junior lawyers) need to know about the business of law?
🔵 How does emotional intelligence practically accelerate career progress?
🔵 How can a lawyer organically develop a mentor-mentee relationship?
🔵 What does it look like to have a curiosity mindset?
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In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our pensions law episode with Ross Gascho, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.
🔵 How do provincial and federal legislation differ concerning pension and benefit plans in Canada?
🔵 How much say (if any) do employees have in the direction and strategy of their company’s pensions plan?
🔵 Tell us about the role and responsibilities of pension plan administrators and their potential liabilities.
🔵 What sorts of ADR mechanisms are typically used to resolve pensions-related disputes?
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In part three of our pensions law episode with Ross Gascho, we chat about how recent Income Tax Act amendments can provide more flexibility as to how defined contribution pensions plans can correct for under-contributions and over-contributions.
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In part two of our pensions law episode with Ross Gascho, we speak about the Larkin v. Johnson BCCA decision and how the fiduciary duties of pension plan trustees impact their ability to make discretionary decisions.
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In part one of our pensions law episode with Ross Gascho, we discuss the recently-passed Pension Protection Act (Bill C-228) and canvass the broader implications of pension plan payments taking a "super-priority" in insolvency proceedings.
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On this episode, we're discussing the most current topics in the area of pensions law, featuring the head of Fasken's practice group, Ross Gascho.
Topics: "super-priorities" and the Pension Protection Act; fiduciary duties for pension plan trustees; correcting for pension over- and under-contributions.
âš« When pension plan payments take a "super-priority" in insolvency proceedings, how will that impact broader financing objectives? (8:59)
âš« What sorts of fiduciary obligations are owed by pension plan trustees? (18:18)
âš« How will new ITA amendments help to correct for under- and over-contributions for defined contribution pension plans? (29:15)
âš« Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (37:00
🔵 How do provincial and federal legislation differ concerning pension and benefit plans in Canada? (37:39)
🔵 How much say (if any) do employees have in the direction and strategy of their company’s pensions plan? (40:45)
🔵 Tell us about the role and responsibilities of pension plan administrators and their potential liabilities. (43:20)
🔵 What sorts of ADR mechanisms are typically used to resolve pensions-related disputes? (45:48)
✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE
✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website
✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page