Speaking Up, Moving Forward with Kirby Chown

This episode of the Studying Law Around the World Podcast is proudly sponsored by ⁠ITL Prep from Emond Exam Prep⁠, the comprehensive resource designed specifically for internationally trained lawyers preparing for the NCA exams. Special Offer: ITL Prep is offering 50% off* all courses for the first 50 purchases. Use the promo code ITL50 at checkout. (*Casebooks and other resources must be purchased separately). Visit ⁠Emond.ca⁠, and use promo code ITL50 to claim your 50% discount on NCA exam preparation courses.This season is sponsored by ⁠Grammatika International⁠. Grammatika International helps lawyers around the world succeed in their careers through legal writing courses and coaching. Learn more at ⁠www.grammatika.co⁠.In this episode, I speak with Kirby Chown, former Ontario Managing Partner at McCarthy Tétrault and co-author of Breaking Through: Tales from the Top Canadian Women General Counsel. We talk about the challenges women face in law, the importance of mentorship, and what real leadership looks like inside and outside law firms. Kirby shares lessons from her own career, including how she moved from teaching into law, why speaking up matters, and how to keep going when the path feels uncertain.This conversation is full of honest stories and useful advice for anyone building a legal career, especially those thinking about leadership, balance, and supporting others in the profession.Sponsored by: Rev is the top AI transcription and speech-to-text platform trusted by thousands of legal professionals and researchers worldwide. Rev helps you quickly transcribe, organize, and analyze case materials with high accuracy using secure and easy-to-use tools. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠Rev.com⁠⁠⁠.