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Why CEO Kurt Schlachter stopped practising to accelerate Stringam Law’s strategic growth

Nov 12, 2024

Western Canadian law firm Stringam Law has had a sustained period of expansion, transforming from a single location to an established network with offices across Alberta and Saskatchewan. With that growth came a strategic shift to a more corporate leadership approach, culminating in Kurt Schlachter's appointment as CEO in 2023. Unlike many law firm leaders who continue to practise law, Schlachter took on a full-time management role in line with the firm’s plans to do things differently. This has allowed him to focus on expansion and internal culture. The firm now operates out of 15 offices and plans to increase its presence in Western Canada. He spoke with CL Talk about his leadership philosophy and his firm's expansion plans.

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

Professor Maura Grossman on how courts can confront AI-generated evidence

Professor Maura Grossman on how courts can confront AI-generated evidence

Mar 17, 2026

The legal academic speaks about a tool she is developing to flag suspect audio, video and documents