CL Talk

Jennifer Teskey, the Canadian managing partner at Norton Rose Fulbright, on talent and motivation

Jun 11, 2024

   

Jennifer Teskey became the Canadian managing partner at Norton Rose Fulbright at the beginning of 2024. She is also a judge for the Lexpert Rising Stars Awards, recognizing Canada’s leading lawyers 40 and under. Nominations for the 2024 awards are now open, and the final deadline is July 5. Teskey spoke on our CL Talk podcast about her new role, focusing on clients and internal talent, advice to young lawyers, and not fitting the traditional mould of law firm leadership.

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.

Frédéric Duguay in conversation on the Canada Infrastructure Bank’s shifting mandate

Frédéric Duguay in conversation on the Canada Infrastructure Bank’s shifting mandate

Apr 22, 2026

CIB’s chief legal and information officer talks housing, Indigenous equity, trade and AI

Paul Saunders on rebuilding junior lawyer training in the age of AI

Paul Saunders on rebuilding junior lawyer training in the age of AI

Apr 07, 2026

The Stewart McKelvey strategy chief joins CL Talk to unpack AI, mentorship, and the new skill set juniors need