Erin O'Rourke

Lawyer | Alum: @WindsorLaw @McGillU @Ridley_College | Practicing immigration/refugee law | she/her

[Erin O'Rourke @erinforourke]

Learning so much at #ClioCon2024! My favourite sessions so far has been hearing about how to find work life harmony and recharge your battery🔋

https://t.co/D1y6uKg5ug

[Erin O'Rourke @erinforourke]

Been up since 4am just pumped for #ClioCon2024

[Erin O'Rourke @erinforourke]

Packing up for ClioCon 2024, excited to speak about niching down, connect with others and eat some delicious BBQ.
To learn more about what Clio can do for you, use my referral link to sign up for a free demo—if you decide to purchase, you’ll save 10%! https://t.co/3lXI2Snyjl

[Erin O'Rourke @erinforourke]

@KoltunAndrew @anetabcc Excited to read!

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Please share and consider donating if you have the means. It’s absolutely horrendous the lack of support we have in Canada for those work to put food on our tables and support their families back home #JoseMayneedsyourhelp
https://t.co/vUSQDQtNHS

[Erin O'Rourke @erinforourke]

No one:

Me to anyone I see: I’m getting married next week!!!

[Off the Tracks Podcast @offthetracks_]

For the finale of our In-House Series, we are joined by Cheyenne Arnold-Cunningham. Cheyenne works as in-house counsel at @UBCIC, as a researcher at the Indigenous Law Research Unit at the University of Victoria and is the founder and owner of Dakota Law and Consulting.

[Erin O'Rourke @erinforourke]

@Pat_Galvao @schulich @WindsorLaw So happy to have you in Halifax! Kev is so excited! Will have to do dinner when you're in town.

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To continue our ongoing In-House series, we sat down with @deepakmiyer. Deepak currently works as Legal Counsel, Technology at First Canadian Title Company Limited. In this conversation, Deepak shares about what he’s learned from making 4 job changes early in his career.

[Erin O'Rourke @erinforourke]

Note to future brides/grooms: July 1 wedding means taxes and vendors are due around the same time. Would not advise.

[Sara K @Sara_JasmineK]

Things people don’t tell you about becoming a lawyer:

It will cost you roughly $5,000 on top of your law school tuition after you graduate to go through the licensing process (if your firm doesn’t cover the costs).

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On today's episode of Off the Tracks, we are joined by @erinjz. Erin has spent half of her career working in tech. She previously spent 7+ years at @Shopify and is now the Chief Legal Officer at @1Password. Outside of work, Erin also is a Founding Partner of @backboneangels.

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On today's episode of Off the Tracks, we are joined by Chevin Commock. A Jamaican native who relocated to Canada in 2015 as a refugee claimant, Chevin is now the Manager of Legal Initiatives at @The519, an organization committed to the health & happiness of 2SLGBTQ+ communities.

[Erin O'Rourke @erinforourke]

Rom coms and fish n chip Friday with my grandpa is exactly what my soul needed after the past few weeks🤍

[Off the Tracks Podcast @offthetracks_]

Krista gives us a behind the scenes perspective of what it looks like to work in nonprofit leadership. She also shares how she found alignment in her career and the importance of determining the work you enjoy doing and where your talents lie.

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On today's episode we are joined by Krista James. Krista is a lawyer, writer, feminist, and community organizer. Krista most recently served twelve years as the National Director of the @CCElderLaw before joining Vancouver Coastal Health as a Policy Director.

[Erin O'Rourke @erinforourke]

One year without you 🤍 @chrisinhamilton

[Off the Tracks Podcast @offthetracks_]

On today's episode of Off the Tracks, we are joined by Lucas Kilravey. Lucas is an established and enthusiastic advocate for access to justice and equity, diversity, and inclusion in the legal profession.

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On today's episode, we are joined by @ErikaMisasi. Erika is the Founder of Misasi Legal. She provides legal services & strategic advice to businesses, artists & creatives, and athletes and sports organizations. AND, she happens to be one of our former law school classmates!