Dec 09, 2025
Toronto criminal defence lawyer Robert Kivlichan joins CL Talk to share how his addiction and severe panic attacks collided with a Law Society of Ontario spot audit and led to his suspension and a capacity investigation. He describes why he believes the LSO’s process can weaponize mental health disclosures, forcing lawyers to surrender sensitive medical information to non‑medical staff, even while they are in treatment. Kivlichan also explains the path he took to lasting sobriety, how he rebuilt his practice, and the hard advice he now gives to lawyers, regulators, and families about supporting professionals in crisis.
Jun 16, 2026
Litigator Allison Speigel joins host Tim Wilbur to talk through how a small firm uses flat-fee billing, quick decisions, and plain talk with clients to take on the country's largest firms
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
May 26, 2026
A candid conversation with one of Canada's leading legal innovators on what AI looks like inside a major firm
May 19, 2026
The retired judge’s memoir lays bare the failures of family and criminal courts
May 05, 2026
A coach, speaker and former Bay Street lawyer on why it is not just about knowing the law
