Our goal is to spark a larger conversation about the diversity of experiences in the legal profession. We’ll be keeping things light and breezy while tackling complex and sometimes uncomfortable conversations about student debt and finances, mental health, diversity and inclusion, charting your own path, a-typical legal careers, and more.
Off The Tracks
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Our goal is to spark a larger conversation about the diversity of experiences in the legal profession. We’ll be keeping things light and breezy while tackling complex and sometimes uncomfortable conversations about student debt and finances, mental health, diversity and inclusion, charting your own path, a-typical legal careers, and more.
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January 23, 2024
Episode 72: The Finale
<p>In the finale of <a href="https://www.offthetrackspodcast.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Off the Tracks</a>, we talk about what led us to start this project and the reasons we are concluding it now. We also discuss our word of the year, the episodes that deeply resonated with us, and what working together on the podcast taught us about friendship. </p> <p>Off the Tracks Podcast was designed to explore what it looks like to do law differently. If you’re ever looking to gain insight into off the tracks legal careers and conversations, we encourage you to stream an episode to help guide you to the answers you’re looking for in your own life. </p> <p>Whether this is the first time or seventy-second time you’ve listened to an episode, thanks for taking some time to step off the tracks with us!</p> <p>If you’re looking to get in touch with us in the future, you can find Erin at <a href="https://www.erinorourkelaw.ca/">Erin O’Rourke Law</a> (<a href="mailto:erin@erinorourkelaw.ca" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">erin@erinorourkelaw.ca</a>) and Piper at <a href="https://www.ontariobarexamcoach.com/">Ontario Bar Exam Coach</a> (<a href="mailto:piper@ontariobarexamcoach.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">piper@ontariobarexamcoach.com</a>). </p> <p>– Erin & Piper – </p> <p><br><strong>Did you know there are free and confidential mental health supports available to law students, paralegals, and lawyers in every province and territory? </strong><a href="https://www.cba.org/Sections/Wellness-Subcommittee/Wellness-Programs">Click here</a><strong> to learn more and access services.</strong></p>
June 27, 2023
Episode 71: Lawyer in Residence
<p>In the third season finale of Off the Tracks, we are joined by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshualenon/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Joshua Lenon</a>, the Lawyer in Residence at Clio, an intuitive cloud-based legal practice management solution.</p> <p>This episode dives deep into the intersections of law, technology, and innovation! Joshua shares about launching his own immigration law firm – while commuting weekly between Canada and the USA and working his day job – early in his career. This experience introduced him to Clio, a cloud based legal software company, which allowed him to be in 2 places at once. Years later, Joshua is a member of the Clio team, and he breaks down what working as Clio’s Lawyer in Residence entails. We also chat about Joshua’s sand volleyball hobby and a wild fact about Saskatchewan’s trust accounting rules!</p> <p>Follow Joshua on <a href="https://twitter.com/joshualenon">Twitter</a></p> <p>Read Clio’s 2023 Legal Trends Report <a href="https://www.clio.com/resources/legal-trends/">here</a></p> <p>Learn more about the Clio Cloud Conference <a href="https://cliocloudconference.com/">here</a></p> <p>Curious about starting your own law firm? Get Clio’s free guide <a href="https://www.clio.com/resources/start-a-law-firm/">here</a><br></p> <p>Follow us on Instagram <a href="http://instagram.com/offthetrackspodcast">@offthetrackspodcast</a>, check out our website <a href="https://www.offthetrackspodcast.com/">offthetrackspodcast.com</a>, or connect with us by emailing <a href="mailto:podcast.offthetracks@gmail.com">podcast.offthetracks@gmail.com</a>.</p> <p>Thanks for taking some time to step off the tracks with us!</p> <p>– Erin & Piper – </p> <p>Did you know there are free and confidential mental health supports available to law students, paralegals, and lawyers in every province and territory? <a href="https://www.cba.org/Sections/Wellness-Subcommittee/Wellness-Programs">Click here</a> to learn more and access services.</p>
June 20, 2023
Episode 70: Career Conversations
<p>In this episode, we are joined by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginaalexandris/">Gina Alexandris</a>. Gina is the Founder and Chief Enthusiasm Officer of her own Coaching and Consulting Company. She is an ever-evolving career champion of current and emerging professionals, and creator of innovative and inspiring programs, especially for those who are underserved. Gina is a life-long learner and in addition to her law degree from Osgoode Hall, she also holds a Masters of Education degree in Adult Education from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto, and a Certificate of Completion for the Art and Practice of Leadership Development Program at the Harvard Kennedy School. Gina is also a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, having completed the Coaching program from the Co-Active Training Institute and holds an Associate Certified Coach credential from the International Coaching Federation. </p> <p>Throughout her career, Gina has consistently built programs from the ground up. She talks us through how many of these programs came to be and have evolved, including Toronto Metropolitan University’s Law Practice Program. Further, Gina shares an important perspective about why she consciously does not use the word “alternative” to describe different career paths in the legal profession and beyond. Gina also tells us about her most recent project, the Career Conversations Book Club, and what drove her to create this free resource for leadership development. </p> <p>Work with Gina through <a href="https://ginaalexandris.com/">her coaching practice</a></p> <p>Learn from Gina on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginaalexandris/">LinkedIn</a></p> <p>Follow Gina on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gina_alexandris/">Instagram</a></p> <p>Register for the <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeY_U7Nk5rtc5HhXOUWFa6pcgHhFaOp1vRcayi1J3CVu2T8Dw/viewform">Career Conversations Book Club </a></p> <p>Follow us on Instagram <a href="http://instagram.com/offthetrackspodcast">@offthetrackspodcast</a>, check out our website <a href="https://www.offthetrackspodcast.com/">offthetrackspodcast.com</a>, or connect with us by emailing <a href="mailto:podcast.offthetracks@gmail.com">podcast.offthetracks@gmail.com</a>.</p> <p>Thanks for taking some time to step off the tracks with us!</p> <p>– Erin & Piper – </p> <p>Did you know there are free and confidential mental health supports available to law students, paralegals, and lawyers in every province and territory? <a href="https://www.cba.org/Sections/Wellness-Subcommittee/Wellness-Programs">Click here</a> to learn more and access services.</p> <p><br></p>
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