Building Community and Finding Connection with Dylan Gibbs

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In today’s episode, I speak with Dylan Gibbs, a Canadian lawyer and the founder of Inn Laws, a private community built for lawyers who want real connection, practical support, and less of the traditional legal formality.

Dylan shares his journey from working in big firms and clerking at Canada’s top courts to stepping away from legal practice and creating something that felt more human. We talk about what’s missing in the legal profession today, how isolation and burnout are showing up across the field, and why building community matters more than ever.

He also talks about his newsletter Hearsay, and the kind of honest conversations lawyers are craving. If you’ve ever felt like legal work was too disconnected or too rigid, this episode will speak to you.

Bio:

Dylan Gibbs is a former litigator turned community builder on a mission to make law less lonely. He began his career as a Supreme Court clerk and big-firm lawyer before realizing how isolating and joyless the profession can feel. Driven to change that, Dylan founded Inn Laws, a private community where Canadian lawyers connect to share knowledge, swap stories, and support one another.

At Inn Laws, Dylan leads the creation of small peer groups of like-minded lawyers, an online forum for open and judgment-free discussions, and meetups designed to feel more like friendly gatherings than formal networking events. The community also offers accredited CPD workshops focused on practical, engaging content.

Dylan’s goal is simple: help lawyers connect, learn, and rediscover the enjoyment in practicing law. For Canadian lawyers seeking a more supportive network, Dylan invites you to visit innlaws.ca and meet your extended legal family.