CL Talk

Bo Rothstein leads Farris LLP as managing partner, shaping future legal talent

Jul 02, 2024

   

Bo Rothstein became the managing partner of Farris at the beginning of 2024. Farris is a full-service firm with offices across BC. Rothstein spoke on the CL Talk podcast about his journey from starting his legal career in Toronto to becoming the managing partner at Farris LLP, the firm's focus on inclusivity, technology adoption, and mentorship, and his role as a judge for the Lexpert Rising Stars event. These awards recognize Canada’s leading lawyers 40 and under. Nominations for the 2024 awards are now open, and the final deadline is July 5. To nominate, visit this page.

Erin Cowling on small firms, AI, and the freelance edge

Erin Cowling on small firms, AI, and the freelance edge

Jun 02, 2026

Flex Legal's Erin Cowling joins CL Talk on AI billing fights, the shiny-object trap, and why freelance counsel are senior strategists

Matthew Peters on the AI tools McCarthy Tétrault's lawyers are actually using right now

Matthew Peters on the AI tools McCarthy Tétrault's lawyers are actually using right now

May 26, 2026

A candid conversation with one of Canada's leading legal innovators on what AI looks like inside a major firm

Harvey Brownstone: Canada's first openly gay judge speaks without prejudice

Harvey Brownstone: Canada's first openly gay judge speaks without prejudice

May 19, 2026

The retired judge’s memoir lays bare the failures of family and criminal courts

How associates really succeed: a candid conversation with Paul Karvanis

How associates really succeed: a candid conversation with Paul Karvanis

May 05, 2026

A coach, speaker and former Bay Street lawyer on why it is not just about knowing the law

The Human Edge in AI‑Driven M&A: Why Judgment Still Wins Deals

The Human Edge in AI‑Driven M&A: Why Judgment Still Wins Deals

May 04, 2026

Hear how a leading Canadian deal lawyer is using AI to sharpen strategy, not replace it.