Celebrated Canadian litigator Sheila Block joins host Sandra Barton. Sheila reflects on a trailblazing, 50-year career defined by complex commercial litigation and impactful pro bono work. Sandra’s conversation with Sheila touches on civility; advocacy tips; and Sheila’s unique approach to navigating a male-dominated profession with wit and resilience. Together, they also delve into Sheila’s defense of former Associate Chief Justice, Lori Douglas – a case in which Sheila raised challenges to judicial bias and advocated against penalizing victims for non-consensual publication of their intimate pictures.
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