Butter Torts: A Truly Canadian Legal Podcast

Brenda Agnew, your host, welcomes Vanshika Dhawan to today's conversation about the importance of legal literacy.  Vanshika graduated from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law, earning her JD. While at law school, Vanshika volunteered with Advocates for Injured Workers and helped to provide legal support for clients in need. Additionally, she assisted with her expertise in advocacy and educat...

Brenda Agnew, your host, welcomes Linda O'Brien to today's conversation. Linda joined the Gluckstein family from Evans Philp, where she was a Managing Partner, leading the team in insurance defense tort litigation. She is now a key member of our Sexual Abuse group with the Jellinek Ellis Gluckstein team, helping to advocate for survivors.   Linda has experience before all levels of courts in Ontar...

Brenda Agnew, your host, welcomes Bethany Nicholson to today's episode to share the story of how she became interested in law and became the lawyer she is today. Bethany joined Gluckstein Lawyers as a summer student in 2021 and returned as an articling student in 2022. She earned her J.D. from the University of Ottawa Law School in 2022. While in law school, Bethany was the Vice President of the H...

Brenda Agnew, your host, welcomes Shannon Moroney to the podcast. Shannon is the author of   Through the Glass , her own journey following the violent crimes and incarcera­tion of her first husband., Out of The Shadow , and her newest book, Heal For Real: A Guided Journal to Forgiving Others―and Yourself by exploring what she calls the new f word: forgiveness.   Shannon is also an internationally...

Charles Guckstein, Managing Partner at Gluckstein Lawyers, is your solo host today; he will be discussing technology regarding security with the experts:  Dr. Cain Elliott, Lead Futurist and Senior Vice President of Filevine, and Dean Sapp , Senior Vice President of the information security risk and compliance of Filevine. They will dive into security updates and information in the legal landscape...

Brenda Agnew is co-hosting today's episode with Simona Jellineck. They have the privilege of welcoming Michael Battista to a thoughtful conversation. With over 30 years of experience practicing immigration and refugee law, Michael is certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a Specialist in Citizenship and Immigration Law (Immigration and Refugee Protection). Michael worked with EGALE Canada and...

Brenda Agnew is co-hosting today's episode with Simona Jellineck. As we dive into the month of June, we have an exciting lineup of episodes dedicated to Pride Month. These discussions are not confined to a single day or month, which is why they will remain available on Gluckstein's platform. In this episode, Brenda and Simona have the pleasure of welcoming Jacq Hixson-Vulpe as a guest. Together, t...

Brenda Agnew and Jordan Assaraf, your hosts, welcome  Diana Rockbrune, Marketing Manager at Gluckstein Lawyers,  to discuss legal marketing, what it looks like in legal communities, why it is important, what can and cannot be done, and how firms have different approaches in this field.    Key Takeaways: [2:35] Diana talks about her legal and marketing background and how she became part of the Gluc...

Brenda Agnew, your host, welcomes Sarah …  to today's episode, Sarah and Brenda have collaborated on several enterprises, and most recently, they collaborated on an advocacy workshop for families at a children's treatment center. They talk today about advocacy, where it comes from, and what really means to be an advocate for them.    Key Takeaways: [4:07] What brought Sarah into the world of advoc...

Your hosts, Brenda Agnew and Simone Jellinek welcome  Eden Dales to today's episode. Eden is an MSW, RSW, a registered social worker with the Ontario College of social workers and Social Service Workers, and a member in good standing with the Ontario Association of Social Workers. Eden graduated with her master's degree in social work in 2001 at Yeshiva University, Wursweiler School of Social Work...

Your hosts, Brenda Agnew and Jordan Assaraf are joined by Mike Shoreman. In 2018 Mike was diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, which left him with several different impediments and a disability. Before contracting Ramsay Hunt Syndrom, Mike was an avid stand-up paddle boarder. Still, this illness did not stop Mike from crossing the five great lakes in August 2022, a fantastic accomplishment he cele...

Brenda Agnew, your host, is joined by  Aaron Lightstone , founder of an organization called Music Therapy Toronto . Aaron Lightstone RP, MMT, MTA is an award-winning musician, composer, psychotherapist, music therapist, and educator. In this episode, Aaron and Brenda talk about the amazing benefits of Music Therapy and who could benefit from this therapeutic approach that has been growing and expa...

Brenda Agnew, your host, is joined today by three fantastic guests Jane Malkovich, from the DNA Genetic Detective, Elaine Kicknosway, and Colleen Cardinal, both co-founders of the  Sixties Scoop Network and survivors.   In today's episode, they talk about the Sixties Scoop, its work and initiatives, and the progress made in the last decades in reuniting families and raising awareness about it.   K...

Brenda Agnew and Jordan Assaraf, your hosts, welcome Charles Gluckstein to today's episode to talk about 2022's highlights. They talk about how Gluckstein has grown through several mergers during this year, which has enriched their experience and improved the quality of the service that clients are receiving. Charles is proud of all the outstanding work and collaboration the Gluckstein family has...

Brenda Agnew, your host, is joined by Diana Harris and Simona Jellinek who have been working with Supporting Survivors , where they have been focusing on advocating for victims of sexual abuse and assault among other issues. They usually receive the first inquiries through a phone call, where they hear devastating stories (experiences that are often voiced for the first time), they have the privil...

Brenda Agnew, your host, welcomes Jeanette and Claudia from the Speech Therapy Centres of Canada . They share how the Speech Therapy Centres of Canada started and how they built a community built on connection and supporting people to show their essence through communication.   Key Takeaways : [1:43] Jeanette introduces herself. [4:03] Claudia was the first speech pathologist working at the Speech...

Brenda Agnew, your host, welcomes Sherry Caldwell to today's episode. Sherry is the co-founder of the Ontario Disability Coalition . Sherry has been breaking down barriers to employment by opening a disability-positive marketplace GoodOnU . ca to create employment for youth with disabilities. Her daughter, Ashley was born with multiple disabilities, she loves art, coloring music and movement, she...

Brenda Agnew, your host, welcomes Jesse Frohlich to today's episode. Jesse has recently joined the Gluckstein family and shares the professional journey that led him to where he is today. Jesse received his Bachelor of Arts (Honors) from the University of Toronto in history and sexual diversity studies. During this time, he took opportunities to study abroad which led him to the University of Stra...

Brenda Agnew and Jordan Assaraf, your hosts, are joined by Brian Moher to talk about medical devices, products, and patient safety. Brian joined Gluckstein Lawyers in 2022. He was called to the Ontario Bar in 2005 and has devoted his career to complex litigation. He has acted as Trial and Appellate counsel with experience at the Superior Court of Justice, Divisional Court, Court of Appeal, and the...

Brenda Agnew, your host, welcomes Michelle McClure , Executive Director at Ability Online , to have a conversation about the organization, its origins, its work, its mission, and the exciting news they have for the near future.   Key Takeaways : [1:40] Michelle talks about Ability Online, a supportive online community for children with disabilities to connect with each other that started 32 years...

Brenda Agnew and Jordan Assaraf, your hosts, welcome Simona Jellinek to today's episode. Simona Jellinek leads the Sexual Abuse and Assault team as counsel. Simona has more than 25 years of representing survivors of childhood abuse as well as adult assaults. She has litigated against religious institutions, Children's Aid Societies, all levels of government, Big Brothers, Scouts, school boards, an...

Brenda Agnew, your host, welcomes Collin and Kyle Scott to today's episode. Kyle is Ontario-born, given a life against all odds when diagnosed with a physical disability called Cerebral Palsy at the age of sixteen months. However, all the love and support from his village have made him a stronger person. Kyle graduated from college to become an architectural technician but continues to find it cha...

Brenda Agnew, your host, welcomes Ivanna Iwasykiw. Ivanna's personal Injury practice is focused on representing survivors of sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, sexual harassment, revenge porn, invasions of privacy, and institutional abuse. Ivanna is a compassionate, practical, relentless lawyer, and a fierce advocate. She hopes that in assisting survivors in seeking justice and closure, she c...

Brenda Agnew, your host, welcomes Kevin J. Collins to today's episode. Kevin is the president and CEO of Easter Seals Ontario . Kevin has a long-standing history of working with children with disabilities, he was born with cerebral palsy and uses a walker himself for mobility. He was the Easter Seals Provincial Ambassador "Timmy" in 1976 and in 1991 joined the organization as Manager of Corporate...

Brenda Agnew, your host, is welcoming Jill Teeple to today's episode. Jill is an investment advisor with BMO Nesbitt Burns and is also Gluckstein's Lawyers financial advisor. Jill has helped Canadians make smart money decisions and build profitable investment portfolios since 2008. Jill believes that every person should have a financial plan to help them reach their financial goals. In this episod...