Nov 04, 2025
In this episode, recorded live at the Canadian Legal Summit, Faren Bogach of Construct Legal and Paul Saunders of Stewart McKelvey join moderator Jacquelyn Stevens to dissect how law firm compensation models are evolving under pressure from clients and shifting lawyer expectations. The panellists share firsthand experiences overhauling traditional pay structures, from Construct Legal’s radically transparent profit-sharing approach to Stewart McKelvey’s strategic, metrics-driven overhaul. They reveal how these changes have impacted recruitment, retention, collaboration, and firm culture, offering candid insights into what works – and what doesn’t – when law firms challenge the status quo on compensation.
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Flex Legal's Erin Cowling joins CL Talk on AI billing fights, the shiny-object trap, and why freelance counsel are senior strategists
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A candid conversation with one of Canada's leading legal innovators on what AI looks like inside a major firm
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The retired judge’s memoir lays bare the failures of family and criminal courts
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A coach, speaker and former Bay Street lawyer on why it is not just about knowing the law
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Hear how a leading Canadian deal lawyer is using AI to sharpen strategy, not replace it.
