Jumping Off The Ivory Tower

A social justice podcast showcasing visionaries, social justice warriors, and legal system “disrupters”.

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In case you missed it, our final episode of the season dropped last week Wednesday. The discussion was focused on the campaign to ban the misuse of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). You can read more and/or listen to the episode here: https://t.co/y2uRR2s9yc

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❗New Episode Alert ❗Get to know our new Executive Director, Jennifer Leitch! Julie is joined by 3 other #SRLs making this an episode you don't want to miss! Listen here ➡️ https://t.co/aqVsA5DxU4

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Hey there! We are taking a short break this week, but stay tuned! We will be back with a brand new episode next Tuesday, May 3!

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New episode alert! 📣 Following the recent Ontario decision in Ahluwalia, which established a new tort of family violence, this episode explores the work of Deepa and Humera, two women working to try to protect victims of violence. Take a listen: https://t.co/fa4KBsmOz6

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On this week's episode, we are proud to formally introduce you all to @NSRLPE and its Director, Ilana. Get to know Ilana and the work of the NSRLP East here ➡️ https://t.co/k44enwIaon

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This week, Julie is joined by @LSOTreasurer who discusses her experiences leading Ontario's legal profession. She is an avid supporter of the rights of sexual violence victims and trauma-informed practice. Don't miss out! Listen here: https://t.co/qat6JZw6H4

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We're back with Season Seven! Join us for a chat with soon to be licensed lawyers as they share the insights and understandings they learned through conversations with #SRLs https://t.co/o2JKehHkUq

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Looking for some summer listening? Missed out on episodes of season six of our #podcast? Check them all out through the link ➡️ https://t.co/7gkUdYcRJn

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#Podcast Alert! Have you wondered what #COVID19 is like from a kid's eye? We did!

We are proud to feature the voices of 8 amazing kids on the pandemic's role in their lives. This is our season six finale and we thank everyone for listening in!

https://t.co/uNRsOFrzE3

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New #podcast! Today’s episode focuses on the experiences of people with cognitive disabilities (PWCD) who are trying to navigate the courts without a lawyer and during the pandemic. NSRLP research assistants Silvia and Shannon discuss.

https://t.co/5v80oKSS83

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New #podcast alert! Today’s episode explores how men and women can talk – really talk – about how society confronts the extraordinary predominance of male-on-female sexual violence. Don't miss this one! https://t.co/m37a3Sv21B

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New #Podcast Alert! @RandiDruzin and Professor Trevor Farrow discuss what it means to engage in legal system change that is innovative and transformative to improve #AccessToJustice and limit prejudices against #SRLs. Take a listen!

https://t.co/K8TWWczd8l

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Thank you to all our dedicated listeners! We are taking a short break but we will be back with a new podcast episode next week! In the mean time, catch up on this season by clicking the link:

https://t.co/00ht0UW4lQ

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@ZeldaZeldaluna, the first woman to break a NDA signed with Harvey Weinstein, shares her experiences on how NDAs protect abusers. She has inspired countless others with her courage, and it is a pleasure to have her on this week's #podcast!

https://t.co/ZsFFApyn7n

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Our newest #podcast is out! Hear the story of a family #SRL who spent $45,000 on two lawyers and made almost no progress toward resolution. What is my lawyer spending my money on? Listen here: https://t.co/7eTn3akTBO

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On our new #podcast episode former prof Heather Savigny describes her experience supporting a student who was sexually harassed by another faculty member, and being forced out of her position for doing so.
https://t.co/UfHuANgW1X

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We welcome @Lisa_Trabucco who discusses and shares the outcomes of her doctoral thesis on the role of paralegals in increasing #AccessToJustice, and her anticipation of the answer on increasing the scope of paralegal practice to #FamilyLaw. Listen below!

https://t.co/rFcoiYdiL0

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In this episode entitled "Black Clients Matter" Nikki McAlister shares what it was like for her as a Black female first-time family client to work with a white male family lawyer whose cultural context was far closer to her ex’s than to her own.
https://t.co/FI2YvsTINf

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“You need to be accountable to your employees and to the public for your mistakes.” @Fit4Duty_Ethics and Christine Bissonnette talk systemic discrimination in the police force and challenging police culture. A not to miss episode! Listen here: https://t.co/YYfSf1vlaf

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New podcast alert! In this episode, Julie chats with @AtermanPaul and Suzanne Gilbert - leaders at two federal Tribunals committed to improving #A2J for #SRLs. Both have a wealth of experience that we are so excited to share with you!
https://t.co/TZ3wiSZ3fX