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Eight Things Law School Doesnโ€™t Teach You, but Every New Lawyer Learns Fast
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Eight Things Law School Doesnโ€™t Teach You, but Every New Lawyer Learns Fast

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My First Time Negotiating an Internal Raise as a Lawyer
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My First Time Negotiating an Internal Raise as a Lawyer

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The Unique Olympic Law: Beyond the Podium
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The Unique Olympic Law: Beyond the Podium

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My 2025 Accomplishments Cake
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My 2025 Accomplishments Cake

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My Unexpected Path From Law Office to Summer Pre-School During Career Uncertainty
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My Unexpected Path From Law Office to Summer Pre-School During Career Uncertainty

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How to Build a Summer Work Wardrobe That’s Stylish and Office-Appropriate By Suzy Walsh
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How to Build a Summer Work Wardrobe That’s Stylish and Office-Appropriate By Suzy Walsh

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TikTok’s Ticking Clock of Uncertain Future on the Tightrope
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TikTok’s Ticking Clock of Uncertain Future on the Tightrope

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The Good, The Bad, and The Surprising: Law Firm to In-House Counsel Journey
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The Good, The Bad, and The Surprising: Law Firm to In-House Counsel Journey

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Travel Gadgets & Accessories for Lawyers on the Go
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Travel Gadgets & Accessories for Lawyers on the Go

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Podcasts are in! Ginnyโ€™s Podcast Picks for Young Lawyers
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Podcasts are in! Ginnyโ€™s Podcast Picks for Young Lawyers

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Rocky Road: A Young Lawyer’s Resilience Journey and Pursuit of Career Transformation
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  • July 6, 2024
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Rocky Road: A Young Lawyer’s Resilience Journey and Pursuit of Career Transformation

Iโ€™ve written before about the feelings of imposter syndrome during law school and limbo during the job hunt. Here, I am writing […]

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Pride Canada: Legal Landmarks and Pride Month Celebrations
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  • June 5, 2024
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Pride Canada: Legal Landmarks and Pride Month Celebrations

On May 31, 2024, the Toronto Mayor, Olivia Chow officially proclaimed June to be Pride Month in the city and raised the […]

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Easy Professional Hairstyles for Long Hair
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  • May 6, 2024
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Tagged aspiring lawyer, associate lawyer, hairstyles for lawyers, hairstyles for legal professionals, law hair

Easy Professional Hairstyles for Long Hair

Following from my Lifestyle introductory post, here’s a post on hair ideas for the professional. Starting your first legal internship or working […]

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The Lifestyle of the Young Legal Professional
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  • April 19, 2024
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Tagged articling student, aspiring lawyer, associate lawyer, lawyer, lawyerlife

The Lifestyle of the Young Legal Professional

I’ve asked other junior lawyers about requests and related blog topics they want. I remember a friend of mine from law school […]

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From Fashion to Digital Art: Implications of the Hermรจs v. Rothschild Dispute in NFT space
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  • April 6, 2024
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Tagged ai law, artificial intelligence, digital art law, fashion law, nftlaw

From Fashion to Digital Art: Implications of the Hermรจs v. Rothschild Dispute in NFT space

Does your head explode when you hear millions of dollars being spent on NFTs and digital assets? The metaverse has loosely been […]

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Top 8 Concerns That Law Students Have
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  • April 6, 2024
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Top 8 Concerns That Law Students Have

Aspiring lawyers and law students face a unique set of challenges as they work towards their career goals. Here are eight top […]

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From Speed to Safety: Horse Racing Laws in Ontario
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  • February 1, 2024
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Tagged canadian legal issues, horse racing laws, law blog, Ontario legal issues

From Speed to Safety: Horse Racing Laws in Ontario

Recently, I got the opportunity to attend the oldest Thoroughbred horse race in North America, the Kingโ€™s Plate. With that name, you […]

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The Danger of Counterfeit Goods
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  • December 21, 2023
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The Danger of Counterfeit Goods

In today’s global marketplace, counterfeit goods have become a major issue, affecting various industries, and posing risks to both consumers and businesses. […]

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Grief and Loss as a Lawyer
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  • November 16, 2023
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Grief and Loss as a Lawyer

Dealing with the grief of the death of a loved one is never easy, but as a lawyer, or a young professional […]

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Navigating Financial Stress (and How to Combat It) by Ian Garza
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  • July 18, 2023
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Navigating Financial Stress (and How to Combat It) by Ian Garza

Image via Pexels. Ginnyโ€™s Law Blog covers various interesting topics and legal issues, as well as opinion pieces. Thereโ€™s no question that […]

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