The Advocates' Society

02/07/2025

❄️ The Winter issue of Advocacy Matters is here! ❄️

The first issue of 2025 is packed with insightful content curated and authored by our Editorial Team of Mid-Career Advocates. From rethinking career fulfillment and finding passion through mastering your craft, to tips for successful exit interviews and giving valuable, change-oriented feedback. Plus, how to build confidence in the courtroom and "Govern Yourself Accordingly!", and a candid conversation with Ecojustice Canada's Laura Bowman.

Read it here: https://ow.ly/IFzA50UVRrq

Editor: Megan Keenberg
Deputy Editor: Joe Thorne
Editorial Team: Lisa-Marie Buccella, Laura Bevan, Jennifer Bolduc, Kristen Duerhammer, Omolara Oladipo, Wade Poziomka, David Thompson

01/31/2025

📢 Membres de La Société : Le numéro de janvier de Plaideurs en action est maintenant en ligne. Cette infolettre tient nos membres informés et engagés dans l'important travail de défense des intérêts mené par La Société tout au long de l'année.

Lisez-la ici: https://ow.ly/YHOH50UR92U

01/27/2025

The January issue of Advocates in Action is our Year in Review edition that offers highlights from the previous year. TAS’s advocacy work would not have been possible without our many incredible volunteers. Thank you, and we look forward to the good work we will do together to improve the justice system in 2025!

Read it here: https://ow.ly/eNQo50UNOSr

12/20/2024

📢 TAS Members: The December 2024 edition of Advocates in Action is now online! This monthly newsletter keeps our members informed and engaged with TAS's important advocacy work throughout the year.

Read it here: https://ow.ly/T8GV50UtAq2

12/20/2024

📢 Membres de La Société : Le numéro de decembre de Plaideurs en action est maintenant en ligne. Cette infolettre tient nos membres informés et engagés dans l'important travail de défense des intérêts mené par La Société tout au long de l'année.

Lisez-la ici: https://ow.ly/sPoR50UuYsb

12/13/2024

The Winter issue of The Advocates' Journal is now online! ❄️ This final issue of 2024 includes:

- A personal reflection from 2023/2024 TAS President Dominique T. Hussey on her term
- A profile of Justice Mary Moreau, the newest member of the Supreme Court of Canada
- Practical tips for preparing clients for successful mediation
- And more insightful content by advocates, for advocates

Exclusively for TAS members. Sign in to access the full issue here: https://ow.ly/L6eL50UqE3o

Renew your membership for 2025 to continue accessing The Advocates' Journal and the full archive of past issues!

11/19/2024

11/05/2024

🍁 The Fall issue of Advocacy Matters is out now! 🍁

Our Editorial Team of mid-career advocates is excited to bring you their first issue of the term, filled with engaging articles and practical tips for all advocates.

Highlights include:
- An inspiring interview on the future of advocacy with TAS President Darryl Cruz
- MASC’s goals for the year from 2024/2025 Chair Sonu Dhanju-Dhillon
- Insights on mentoring and self-care
- Expert advice on dealing with difficult counsel and addressing ethical issues in advocacy
- And more!

Read it here: https://ow.ly/erH550U0Cxh

Editor: Megan Keenberg
Deputy Editor: Joe Thorne
Editorial Team: Lisa-Marie Buccella, Laura Bevan, Jennifer Bolduc, Kristen Duerhammer, Omolara Oladipo, Wade Poziomka, David Thompson

11/04/2024

Our latest episode of TAS Podcast, Friends Who Argue, features an inspiring interview with Adrienne S. Smith, the 2024 Joe Arvay Award recipient. Samantha Chang (Dentons) sits down with Adrienne, a transgender human rights activist and social justice lawyer, to discuss their impactful advocacy work, particularly for marginalized communities. Hear Adrienne's insights into navigating advocacy as a sole practitioner in this compelling conversation.

Listen to the full episode here: https://ow.ly/LYqZ50TYk5N

Sponsored by MNP.

10/25/2024

📢 Membres de La Société : Le numéro d'octobre de Plaideurs en action est maintenant en ligne. Cette infolettre tient nos membres informés et engagés dans l'important travail de défense des intérêts mené par La Société tout au long de l'année.

Lisez-la ici: https://ow.ly/Tpb950TTuil