Law Syrup

Sep 26 2024 9 ep. 3

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Tap into Law Syrup, a podcast series highlighting unique topics in Canadian law through conversations with special guests. Join host Herman Wong as he chats about what’s trending, how to explore tricky subjects, and where to hold space for accountability and growth. Designed for the everyday listener, each episode combines powerful insight with a casual touch. New episodes drop biweekly. Law Syrup is a co-production between Herman Wong and the Ontario Justice Education Network (OJEN).

Thank you to The Law Foundation of Ontario for its support.

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Journey to Law School (with Daphne Chu & Bronté Anderson)

Sep 05 2024 49 mins

On this episode, Herman takes a trip down memory lane with his high school friends Daphne Chu (Borden Ladner Gervais LLP) and Bronté Anderson (McGill University Faculty of Law) as they share their experiences heading to law school. Together, they discuss early inspirations, searching for resources, and helpful advice to anyone young or old who is curious about pursuing a legal car

Addressing Inter-Partner & Gender-Based Violence (with Amelia Berot-Burns & Pam Hrick)

Aug 22 2024 37 mins

Join Herman and special guest host Amelia Berot-Burns for an interview with Pam Hrick from the Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF). Please note that this episode features a candid discussion about the barriers and availability of restorative and transformative justice options for sexual violence in Canada.Special resources include the following:The Government of Canada

How Does Criminal Court Work? (with Justice Mabel Lai)

Aug 08 2024 35 mins

In this episode, Herman sits down with Justice Mabel Lai from the Ontario Court of Justice to discuss how real-life trials work compared to TV and movies, the underlying humanity of criminal law, being a racialized female lawyer working in the profession, and drag kings performing at dim sum.We’re open to questions, comments, and ideas! Send them to us at [email protected]. For mo

Justice Journalism (with Professor Janice Tibbetts)

Jul 25 2024 40 mins

How does the media cover the courts? In this episode, Herman reconnects with his former professor, Janice Tibbetts, as she speaks about her career as a justice reporter, field trips to the Supreme Court of Canada with her students at Carleton University, and how journalists are adapting to a rapidly-evolving world.For more on Prof. Tibbetts' course on justice reporting, please visi

Express Yourself (with Professor Jamie Cameron)

Jul 13 2024 32 mins

What is "freedom of expression"? In this episode, Herman speaks with Professor Jamie Cameron, a professor emerita at Osgoode Hall Law School and a constitutional scholar who works for the Centre for Free Expression. Prof. Cameron explores Section 2(b) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, how expression is exercised within the digital media landscape, and the differences

Out and Proud! (with Bennett Jensen, Adam Goldenberg & Johanna Macdonald)

Jun 27 2024 53 mins

Happy Pride! In this episode, Herman hosts a panel discussion about identifying as a 2SLGBTQ+ individual within the legal profession, issues related to respectability, and how to be a better ally. Our panel includes special guests Bennett Jensen (Egale Canada), Adam Goldenberg (McCarthy Tétrault LLP) and Johanna Macdonald (The 519).The following are useful 2SLGBTQ+ resources:Rainb

Why Should We Learn About the Law? (with Justice Michelle O’Bonsawin)

Jun 13 2024 34 mins

In our premiere episode, Herman speaks with Supreme Court Justice Michelle O’Bonsawin on growing up in northern Ontario, behind-the-scenes details of Canada’s highest courthouse, the importance of learning about the law, Beyoncé, and more.We’re open to questions, comments, and ideas! Send them to us at [email protected]. For more information on OJEN, visit www.ojen.ca.Thank y

The Top Five Cases of 2023-2024 (with Professor Sonia Lawrence)

Sep 26 2024 31 mins

Recorded at the Osgoode Hall in Toronto as part of OJEN’s annual Summer Law Institute, this episode features Professor Sonia Lawrence’s presentation on her picks for the most significant court cases from 2023 to 2024. Highlights include who is considered a “driver” under Ontario law, decisions revolving around Indigenous sovereignty, and Saskatchewan’s use of the notwiths

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Welcome to the Law Syrup podcast, a collaboration between Herman Wong and the Ontario Justice Education Network (OJEN). This podcast series highlights unique topics in Canadian law through conversations with special guests.Thank you to The Law Foundation of Ontario for its support.