The Law Garage

Angela Ruffo and Daniel Goldbloom: "It still shocks me that because of something I said, somebody else can walk out of jail, it’s a tremendous power"

February 3rd, 2022  |  Season 2  |  58 mins 12 secs

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In this week's episode of The Law Garage, Daniel and Angela discuss their start in criminal law, the ups and downs of Zoom court, and various counsel that have influenced their careers.

Bella Petrouchinova & John Filiberto: " Being a criminal defence lawyer and being able to do what we do, is an enormous privilege"

January 20th, 2022  |  Season 2  |  2 hrs 5 mins

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In this week's Law Garage Bella and John discuss the some funny moments in Old City Hall, some difficult losses and their experiences of working with two legends of the Bar.

Valerie Acosta & Biagio Del Greco: "We make a difference by representing them when no one else has any hope left in them"

January 6th, 2022  |  Season 2  |  41 mins 35 secs

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In this week's Law Garage Val and Biagio discuss the practice of criminal defence in both Ontario and Quebec, the hard days of practice, and the lawyers that have made an impact on their careers. (…and Marco tries his hand at an introduction in French!)

Marco Forte & Lana Walker: "Defence lawyers hold everyone else accountable and honest to play by the highest standard of rules that our law provides"

December 9th, 2021  |  Season 2  |  50 mins 38 secs

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In this week's Law Garage Marco and Lana discuss making the decision to open their own practice, the lawyers that influenced them along the way, and how those experiences have shaped them in their criminal law journey.

Kelsey Sitar & Pawel Milczarek: "A Privilege and an Honour to Be Their Voice in the Courtroom"

November 25th, 2021  |  Season 2  |  48 mins 21 secs

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This week in the Garage, Pawel and Kelsey tell us about their start in criminal law, some interesting defences, and the experience of acting in a trial with the legendary Hersh Wolch.

Harpreet Saini and Michelle Johal: As a Defence Lawyer, You Represent Freedom

November 11th, 2021  |  Season 2  |  52 mins 48 secs

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In today's Law Garage, Michelle and Harpreet discuss the future of a centralized Toronto courthouse, the pivots in the practice of criminal law during the pandemic, and offer some advice about raising children in criminal defence.

Neha Chugh and Paolo Giancaterino: I Live, Breathe and Walk the Walk of a Defence Lawyer

October 27th, 2021  |  Season 2  |  47 mins 47 secs

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In todays garage, Paolo and Neha tell us about some colourful defences, the importance of remand court and the collegiality of the criminal bar in Eastern Ontario.

Jennifer Trehearne and Craig Bottomley: The Criminal Law is Like a Mistress, She'll Eat You Alive

October 14th, 2021  |  Season 2  |  50 mins 26 secs

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In today's Law Garage, Jennifer and Craig discuss their unique experiences that brought them to Criminal Law, the differences between Crown and Defence work, and the excitement of Charter litigation.

Andrew Furgiuele and Megan Savard: Motivation Cannot Come from Looking Back and Nursing Losses

October 1st, 2021  |  Season 2  |  42 mins 36 secs

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In today's Law Garage, Megan and Andrew tell us about their early experiences at the Bar, their motivations as lawyers, and the methods they use to cope with the tough losses.

Season 2 Trailer

September 24th, 2021  |  Season 2  |  2 mins 48 secs

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