The Role of Storytelling in Criminal Defence Advocacy
When people hear the word storytelling, they may not immediately connect it with criminal law. To many people, a courtroom is a place for facts, evidence, and legal arguments. While those things are at the heart of every criminal case, there is another important element that can influence how information is understood: the ability to […]
Mentorship in Law: Building the Next Generation of Criminal Lawyers
After more than 25 years practicing criminal law, I have come to appreciate that a legal career is built through much more than textbooks, lectures, and examinations. Education provides the foundation, but experience teaches you how to apply that knowledge when the circumstances are complicated and the pressure is real. This is one of the […]
The Most Underrated Skill in Criminal Litigation: Judgment
When people think about what makes a successful criminal lawyer, they often focus on legal knowledge. They picture lawyers who know the Criminal Code inside and out, can recite important cases from memory, and have mastered the technical aspects of the law. While legal knowledge is certainly important, it is not the quality that has […]
The Hidden Work That Wins Cases Before Trial
When most people think about criminal litigation, they picture what happens inside a courtroom. They imagine lawyers questioning witnesses, presenting arguments, and making submissions before a judge. Television shows and movies have reinforced the idea that the most important moments in a case happen during a dramatic trial. The reality is often very different. After […]