Balancing Life and the Law

Finding a workplace that supports career growth and being a mother continues to be a challenge for women across virtually every industry. Christine Holmes, founder of LawyersInHouse.com, has seen this first-hand as a single mother working in the legal profession for the last 20 years. 

“I hear of so many women today in private practice at big firms saying they’re debating whether to have kids or to be a partner, and they just carry on,” said Holmes. “I’m still hearing these stories today. I’m not seeing the change and I don’t really understand it. My generation should now be in a position of power. So why has the system not changed?”

Holmes is working to change this with LawyersInHouse, a virtual legal consultancy that provides a supportive environment for legal professionals seeking a balanced lifestyle without compromising on career aspirations. 

“In the legal profession, let’s do better,” said Holmes. “You should be able to connect with your lawyer, you should like your lawyer and you should be able to afford the legal services you need.”

Marianne Bulger on Letting Your Employees Date Other Companies

Navigating career paths isn't what it used to be.

On this episode of the Tech About Town podcast, Marianne Bulger, Partner at True Executive Search, joins us to discuss how to succeed in today's tech market and the unique challenges and opportunities for tech leaders that come with bringing diverse perspectives to the table.

Marianne shares her insights on the importance of cultural alignment, leadership, and a willingness to learn and adapt within tech companies. We also discuss the critical traits of resilience and adaptability in job seekers and hiring candidates.

Last but not least, Marianne offers some valuable advice on making the most out of LinkedIn.

Founder Takes The Helm at the AC

On July 15, the Accelerator Centre announced interim CEO Ruth Casselman as the accelerator’s new CEO. It’s a return to home for Casselman in a unique way. Casselman and her husband George George Tsintzouras were the co-founders of Alert Labs, an IoT startup that was the 58th graduate of the Accelerator Centre. 

“The AC was an instrumental part of the success of my own startup, and I am passionate about giving back to the community in this new way. I look forward to continuing to work with the amazing team at the AC to support the next generation of innovative technology startups in the Waterloo Region,” Casselman said in a statement. 

Improving AI Governance

In July, Ottawa-based NuEnergy.ai announced a contract with the Government of Canada’s Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) to help improve AI governance within ESDC’s Benefits Delivery Modernization Programme. NuEnergy.ai, a graduate of the Innovative Solutions Canada program, will implement its Machine Trust Platform (MTP) and AI governance frameworks to achieve these goals.

“This is a very exciting announcement. The most important reason why I’m excited is that we’re playing a very important role in responsible AI. So, it’s not just about a Canadian success story and technology. It’s really the right thing for AI and the need globally for responsible AI,” said Niraj Bhargava, CEO of NuEnergy.ai.

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