“Why law, why you?” is a new project that aims to put representation at the forefront by opening my network to the stories of various female lawyers in Canada who are doing impactful work not only in the corporate world, but in their larger communities.
By engaging conversations on why these professionals decided to enter the legal field and remain in it after all these years, I hope to inspire other young girls, students and professionals alike on their own journey into the legal world and give them concrete examples of why, as women, they should want to become lawyers.
"Finding your place in the legal community" - Interview with Me Coline Bellefleur
For this episode of "Why law, why you?" I got to sit down with Me Coline Bellefleur.
Coline is an experienced lawyer in the fields of immigration, refugee and prison law, as well as an active member in the legal community and a strong advocate against Bill 21. She completed her legal studies in Europe notably at the University of Strasbourg, the University of Birmingham and obtained master's degrees from the University of Grenoble and the Institut des Hautes Études Européennes de Strasbourg.
In this interview, Coline shares all about her experience studying law in Europe, immigrating to Quebec, developing a passion for human rights and building her practice as an independent lawyer, all while finding her place in the legal community.
Keep listening to hear more of her inspiring story!
4 Feb 2021
"Carrying the values of the legal system into the future" - Interview with Me Karine Joizil
For this episode of "Why law, why you?" I got to sit down with Me Karine Joizil.
Karine is a graduate of the University of Montreal and she currently practices as a civil, commercial and medical liability litigator at the firm McCarthy Tétrault. She also specializes in class action lawsuits.
In this interview, Karine shares all about her experience navigating the political and legal scene in Quebec, changing the narrative of the Haitian community and carrying the values of the legal system into the future.
Keep listening to hear more of her inspiring story!
27 Jan 2021
"Learning to let a little magic into your life" - Interview with Me Médgine Gourdet
For the first interview of my new series "Why law, why you?" I got to sit down with my very own mentor Me Médgine Gourdet.
Médgine is a graduate of the University of Montreal and she currently practices as an insurance lawyer and civil litigator at the firm Robinson Sheppard Shapiro.
In this interview, Médgine shares all about her experience immigrating to Canada, trying to remain authentic in the legal world and learning to let a little magic into her life.
Keep listening to hear more from her inspiring story!
27 Jan 2021
"Why law, why you?" - The Introduction
Hello to my network!
My name is Mariame and I'm a law student with hopes of one day becoming a successful black woman lawyer.
“Why law, why you?” is a new project I started that aims to put representation at the forefront by opening my network to the stories of various female lawyers in Canada who are doing impactful work not only in the corporate world, but in their larger community.
By engaging conversations on why these professionals decided to enter the legal field and remain in it after all these years, I hope to inspire other young girls, students and professionals alike on their own journey into the legal world and give them concrete examples of why, as women, they should want to become lawyers.
Tune in every week to find out more about the professionals I have the pleasure of interviewing!
Let me know which woman lawyer you want to see on this series next!
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