Trials and errors: perspectives from our top litigators

What makes a great litigator? When it comes to mastering the art of litigation, some lessons are best learned outside the classroom. In this episode of Disputed, hosts Ted Brook and Erin Brown go back to school and delve into what it takes to become a successful litigator, drawing from the experience of 11 seasoned professionals across all six of Norton Rose Fulbright's Canadian offices. They’ll discuss how preparedness, above all else, is a major key to success, gain insights into how far to push a witness, talk about dealing with clients, and reflect on hard lessons learned early on by some of our top litigators. From unexpected twists in trials, to the evolving dynamics between junior and senior litigators, this episode is all about the lessons that litigators learn that allow them to turn courtroom challenges into victories. This episode is accredited 0.92 substantive hours in Ontario and 0.92 substantive hours in British Columbia. Guests: Dan Bennett - Partner, Vancouver (12:34, 47:02) Jenna Anne de Jong - Partner, Ottawa (34:20) Steven Leitl - Senior Partner, Calgary (10:08) Kaitlin Long - Partner, Calgary (17:49) Jamie Macdonald - Partner, Ottawa (37:32) Sarah McCalla - Partner, Vancouver (15:13) Kelly Moffet-Burima - Partner, Calgary (27:14) Élif Oral - Of Counsel, Quebec City (3:03) Orestes Pasparakis - Partner, Toronto (22:26) Frédéric Plamondon - Partner, Montreal (44:01) David Yi - Partner, Toronto (6:07)