CL Talk

How Sylvie Rodrigue of Torys turned adversity into legal leadership

Nov 11, 2025

   

In this episode, Sylvie Rodrigue, partner at Torys LLP and national class action leader, shares how overcoming personal and professional hurdles shaped her legal career. Rodrigue discusses the strategies that helped her navigate new markets, the value of finding champions, and the importance of building both personal resilience and professional expertise. She also reflects on her experiences with imposter syndrome, the role of balance in her life, and the insights behind her new book, offering practical advice for anyone forging their own path in law and beyond.

Fasken on agentic AI: building the tools lawyers actually use

Fasken on agentic AI: building the tools lawyers actually use

Sep 08, 2026

Clarke Barnes and Andrea Alliston on co-developing Walter AI, choosing Legora, and adoption

Mesha Donaldson on building Tandem Law her own way

Mesha Donaldson on building Tandem Law her own way

Sep 01, 2026

How a small family law firm built a team on culture, competitive pay, and work-life boundaries

Kurt Schlachter on building a succession plan that holds up

Kurt Schlachter on building a succession plan that holds up

Aug 25, 2026

Stringam Law's CEO breaks down client handoffs, tiered partnerships and governance

AI is not all or none: Tiana Van Dyk on using it well in e-discovery

AI is not all or none: Tiana Van Dyk on using it well in e-discovery

Jul 07, 2026

The Epiq Canada managing director on cutting through AI hype and keeping a human in the loop

Luca Citton and Marti Phillips on the hiring shift AI is forcing on law firms

Luca Citton and Marti Phillips on the hiring shift AI is forcing on law firms

Jul 03, 2026

Boughton Law president Luca Citton and Meritas legal tech lead Marti Phillips join Tim Wilbur to make the case for 'lawyer fluidity' over academic credentials