91: Social Justice Law (Alexi Wood)
On our Season 10 premiere, we chat about activism and social justice law issues, featuring Alexi Wood. Topics: "ag gag" and farm activism; retaliatory litigation; civility in the legal profession; and our Ask-Me-Anything Program. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements.
\u26ab How does the striking down of "ag gag" rules impact the parameters of free speech for protestors? (8:18)
\u26ab How can lawyers meaningfully respond to SLAPP suits that are specifically designed to silence the voices of survivors? (18:28)
\u26ab What can our profession do to renew a sense of civility and candour? (26:54)
\u26ab Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (36:53)
\U0001f535 What are some ways in which lawyers can get involved with legal issues involving social justice, particularly if the lawyer primarily works in a corporate/commercial practice? (37:30)
\U0001f535 How have you found public interest litigation change in the last several years? (40:49)
\U0001f535 Do you foresee any upcoming shifts in the manner in which the law addresses issues of systemic racism? (45:06)
\U0001f535 What are the primary barriers to access to justice for marginalized communities, and how can the legal profession address these challenges? (48:15)
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