91: Social Justice Law (Alexi Wood)

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On our Season 10 premiere, we chat about activism and social justice law issues, featuring Alexi Wood. Topics: "ag gag" and farm activism; retaliatory litigation; civility in the legal profession; and our Ask-Me-Anything Program. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements. ⚫ How does the striking down of "ag gag" rules impact the parameters of free speech for protestors? (8:18)⚫ How can lawyers meaningfully respond to SLAPP suits that are specifically designed to silence the voices of survivors? (18:28)⚫ What can our profession do to renew a sense of civility and candour? (26:54)⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (36:53)🔵 What are some ways in which lawyers can get involved with legal issues involving social justice, particularly if the lawyer primarily works in a corporate/commercial practice? (37:30)🔵 How have you found public interest litigation change in the last several years? (40:49)🔵 Do you foresee any upcoming shifts in the manner in which the law addresses issues of systemic racism? (45:06)🔵 What are the primary barriers to access to justice for marginalized communities, and how can the legal profession address these challenges? (48:15) ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page