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Anything But Law
We love law, but we don't always want to talk about it. Who are we outside the boardroom and courtroom? In this show, we explore how our multiple purposes collide and ask the question: where does our motivation to work come from? Community and business leaders join us to share personal stories about their passions, how they stay driven, and what makes them tick.
Episodes
26 episodes
Bridging the Gap: The Realities of Practicing Law and Legal Education
In this special episode of Anything but Law, host Mark McAuley takes a rare deep dive into the realities of practicing law—exploring what law school doesn’t teach you but should. Joined by Lerners colleague Mitch Brown and Acting Dean Andrew Bo...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:28:55

Innovation and Community in the Music Industry at the City of Music Expo
In this dynamic episode of Anything But Law, host Mark McAuley moderates a live panel featuring three prominent figures in the Canadian music industry. Join us as we dive into a captivating discussion with Juno Award-Winning Music Prod...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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32:17

Jake Karls: Crafting Authenticity and Success from a Home Kitchen to a Global Brand
What if success in business isn’t just about strategy, but about authenticity and emotional intelligence? In this episode, Jake Karls, co-founder of Mid-Day Squares, shares his journey from making chocolate in his home kitchen to building a glo...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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51:31

Julian Franklin: From Law To Sports Marketing Leadership
How does a dream of becoming a lawyer transform into a top executive role in sports marketing? In this episode, we sit down with Julian Franklin, Vice President of Partnership Development and Strategy at Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, to ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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53:01

Piper Riley Thompson: Overcoming Adversity and Empowering Future Lawyers
During her first year of law school, Piper Riley Thompson battled depression and doubt, often questioning if she was on the right path. In this episode, she opens up about her remarkable journey of resilience and self-discovery, which led her t...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:00:32

Aaron Baer: From Law Firm to Legal Tech Innovation at 4L Academy
Ever wonder if there’s a better way to learn and practice law? In this episode, Mark chats with Aaron Baer, a trailblazer in the legal tech world, who took his early frustrations as a young lawyer and turned them into a fresh approach to ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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56:28
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Miranda Ayim: From Olympic Glory to Mental Wellness & Leadership
In this episode of Anything But Law, we explore the extraordinary journey of Miranda Ayim, a three-time Olympian who has transitioned from a world-class basketball player to a leading advocate for mental wellness and empowerment. Miran...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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52:43

Olympic Gold Medalist Damian Warner on Success, Adversity, and Resilience
What does it take to achieve Olympic gold and inspire the next generation? Join us in the Season 3 premiere of Anything But Law as we uncover the story of Damian Warner, the celebrated decathlete from London, Ontario. From childhood games to Ol...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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54:13

Uncorking a New Passion
We started season 2 of Anything But Law talking to Erin Durant about her burnout, and subsequent career rebirth in law. Since then, we have spoken to a number of guests about their fascinating ventures outside of law. In our final episode of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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57:42

The Advocate at Town Hall
This week on Anything But Law, Dom talks to Doug Judson about his role as Town Councillor in Fort Frances, Ontario. Tune in to hear Doug describe how his interest in politics came to be, where politics have gone in recent years, and what's next...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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48:42

The Countryside Counsel
In this week's episode of Anything But Law, Dom chats with lawyer and hobby farm developer Miles Backhouse. Miles joins Dom to talk about how the hobby farm came to be, how he has adjusted to life in the countryside, and how the hobby farm has ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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49:49

Tall Ships and 18 Wheelers: The Unusual Path to Law
This week, we veer slightly off path from our season's theme of lawyers with interesting side hustles. Join Dom as he chats with former Lerners associate Chris Shorey about his less-than-traditional path to becoming a lawyer, from working on ta...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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36:22

The Legal Grind: Balancing Court and Coffee
You may remember Emily from our first season, when she joined Mark to talk about the importance of emotional intelligence and taking care of your mental health. This season, she returns to talk with Dom about the passion that has allowed her to...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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48:17

Unleashing the Beat: A Lawyer's Journey from the Courtroom to the DJ Booth
This week on Anything But Law, Dom talks to fellow lawyer Varoujan Arman about his passion for music and DJing, how he's able to balance a career in law and music, and where the two passions intersect.Presented by: Lerners LLPHosted by: ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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36:00

From Burnout to Balance: Part 2
In part two of Dom's interview with Erin Durant, they chat about the passion that keeps her going outside of work: softball. A sport she's played for the better part of her life, Erin has taken on many roles, from player, to coach, to administ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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52:12

From Burnout to Balance: Part 1
In the first episode of season two, host Dom Magisano sits down with lawyer, author, and softball player, Erin Durant. Recorded as a two-part episode, part one covers Erin’s book, “It Burned me all Down”, which describes her experience of a dev...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:00:00

Welcome to Season 2
Welcome to Season 2 of Anything But Law! This time, we have a new host, new guests, and a new spin. We'll be taking you on an audio journey exploring the lives of other lawyers, learning about their side hustles and passion projects that help b...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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2:01

The Anatomy of a People Person
This week, Mark talks to chief people officer at Right to Play, Nikki Da Silva. Join them as they chat about her passion for people and culture, the importance of getting to know one another, and the impact it has on fostering team mentality. T...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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35:16

Building a Business the Right Way
Mark chats with business executive, people leader, and Senior VP of Financial services at IG Wealth Management, Marissa Teeter. Listen as they talk about the importance of developing and teaching financial literacy, giving back through charity...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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39:32

Why You Need Emotional Intelligence
On this episode of Anything But Law, Mark sits down with fellow Lerners Lawyer, Emily Fan. A Partner at the firm and passionate defence class actions and commercial litigator, Emily describes her path to a career in law, and the importance of d...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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44:59

The Ever-Evolving Definition of Success
On this episode of Anything but Law, Mark McAuley sits down with mentor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Michael Hyatt. Listen as they chat about Michael’s role as an investor, what he does and doesn’t look for in great companies, and how to k...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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42:29

We Need Role Models
This week on Anything But Law, Mark McAuley sits down with Goodmans LLP associate Randy McAuley, and VP of Atlantic Global Risk, David St. Bernard. Listen as they talk about childhood memories, getting to where they are now, and the importance ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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56:54

Effective Communication is Contextual
In our third episode of Anything But Law, Mark chats with Juno Award-winning, Grammy-nominated musical engineer and producer, Dan Brrodbeck. Listen as they talk about Dan's career in the music industry, the art of conveying knowledge, and how e...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:04:18

Welcome to Anything But Law
Welcome to Anything But Law! In this trailer, you'll get an idea of what you can expect from the show. Enjoy!
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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1:08

How Storytelling Can Become More Authentic
In our first episode, Host Mark McAuley sits down with Theatre Producer and Co-Founder of M/Y Storycreative, Michael Rubinoff! Tune in to listen to Michael's journey as a producer, and how he strives to make the art of storytelling more authent...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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44:21
