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Tech-savvy civil litigation lawyer Stephen Cavanagh shares his experience with remote hearings, and offers helpful practice tips for participating in litigation proceedings remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. To access the two main resources Steve refers to during our conversation, follow these links: Procedures Governing Proceedings Before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice Best Practices for Remote Hearings This episode contains 35 minutes of Professionalism content. You can listen to the episodes here or by subscribing on your favourite podcast apps. And don’t forget to rate and review the XL Legal Podcast.

Law professor, author, and former litigator Heidi Brown shares her strategies for helping introverted, shy, and socially anxious law students and lawyers “amplify their voices” – without compromising or suppressing their quiet strengths. To learn more about Heidi and her work, visit her website and check out her books: The Introverted Lawyer: A Seven-Step Journey Toward Authentically Empowered Advocacy and  Untangling Fear in Lawyering: A Four-Step Journey Toward Powerful Advocacy You can also reach out to Heidi directly on either Twitter  or Instagram. This episode contains 35 minutes of Professionalism content. You can listen to the episodes here or by subscribing on your favourite podcast apps. And don’t forget to rate and review the XL Legal Podcast.

Legal talent management expert Dal Bhathal shares her wealth of knowledge about the current state of the legal job market and how best to navigate it. If you have any lingering questions about how the pandemic might impact your career or the legal profession, you can reach Dal directly here or consult The Counsel Network’s website or their  COVID-19 Hotline. This episode contains 40 minutes of Professionalism content. You can listen to the episodes here or by subscribing on your favourite podcast apps. And don’t forget to rate and review the XL Legal Podcast.

Perfectionism expert Gordon Flett shares his wisdom about the difference between striving for excellence and striving for perfection in the legal profession – as well as some cautionary tales. If you’re interested in learning more about perfectionism, here are a few resources to get you started: Perfectionism: A Relational Approach to Conceptualization, Assessment, and TreatmentWhen Perfect Isn’t Good Enough: Strategies for Coping with PerfectionismPerfectionism, Self-Doubt, and Mental Health in the Legal Profession Success by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com This episode contains 40 minutes of Professionalism content. You can listen to the episodes here or by subscribing on your favourite podcast apps. And don’t forget to rate and review the XL Legal Podcast.

Justice James O’Reilly offers practical tips on how to write court submissions that stand out, make judges receptive to your arguments, and give you a leg up. Because each submission you write is an opportunity to improve your writing, Justice O’Reilly recommends that all lawyers have a good legal writing guide on their desk. Here are a few suggestions: Thinking Like a Writer: A Lawyer’s Guide to Effective Writing & EditingWriting Reasons: A Handbook for JudgesPlain English for LawyersThe Elements of Legal Style Success by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com This episode contains 35 minutes of Professionalism content. You can listen to the episodes here or by subscribing on your favourite podcast apps. And don’t forget to rate and review the XL Legal Podcast.

Productivity and leadership consultant Ann Gomez talks about a few simple changes you can make to the way you work right now to ensure you get the most out of every day. To learn more about the key topics discussed in today’s episode, visit Ann’s website –  www.clearconceptinc.ca – and watch these short videos: The Power of FocusPriority ManagementProactive RoutinesThe Email Warrior Success by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com This episode contains 40 minutes of Professionalism content. You can listen to the episodes here or by subscribing on your favourite podcast apps. And don’t forget to rate and review the XL Legal Podcast.

In today’s mini introductory episode, host Shelley Appleby-Ostroff introduces the XL Legal Podcast: Practice Excellence & Wellness Tips for Lawyers. Success by Mixaund | https://mixaund.bandcamp.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com