This two-part episode considers some of the formative initiatives that have been developed to support lawyers with their work-life balances while also asking some important questions about what more we can do to achieve true gender equality. In part one, Lindsay Aagard, Counsel at Faskens, describes a flexible work arrangement she has been trying out within her large firm. In part two, Chief Officer of Professional Resources for Blakes, Cassels and Graydon LLP, Mary Jackson more pointedly considers the progress that’s been made over the years and what more can be done to bring equality into the profession.
Lindsay Aagard practices in the area of Government Relations and Strategy at Fasken.
Mary Jackson is the Chief Officer, Professional Resources at Blakes, Cassels, & Graydon LLP.
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CREDITS
Paula Todd, Interviewer and Professor, School of Media, Seneca College
Lindsay Aagard, Fasken
Mary Jackson, Blake Cassels, & Graydon LLP
Lynne Vicars, Host and OBA Immediate Past President
Roy Bornmann, Policy and Programming Lawyer
Rachel Winer, Producer
Andrea Miller, Audio Technician