Steven Skurka's guest appearances

Steven Skurka

Of Counsel

Jonathan Kay

Peter MacKay

Chris Bentley

William C. McDowell

Julie Stanchieri

Brian Greenspan

David Stratas

Paul Schabas

Tom Cromwell

Don Stuart

Joseph Groia

Glenford Jameson

Breese Davies

Adam Wagman

Michael Marin

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Steven Skurka is one of Canada's most well known criminal defence lawyers. In this episode, he discusses the importance of preparation, courage, and willingness to think differently when advocating. In addition to invaluable tips of advocacy,  Steven reminisces on the time he spent on various high profiles cases such as R. v. Brown (racial profiling of Toronto Raptor Dee Brown), R. v. Mark Phillips (marijuana induced psychosis) and his own legal struggles and redemption in the case of Jacobson vs. Skurka. Steven's passion for criminal law is profound, unique, and inspiring. His expertise in media and advocacy translated well into his own publications including his most recent book Tilted The Trials of Conrad Black, Second and his canonical text on jury selection: July Selection in Canadian Law,  Ep.#42: Steven Skurka: "May I continue Your Honour?" THE FOLLOWING IS AN INTERVIEW OF A GUEST FOR THE OF COUNSEL PODCAST. THE LAWYER / GUEST IS NOT AFFILIATED IN ANY WAY WITH THE FIRM ROBICHAUD'S NOR DO THEY REPRESENT THE OPINIONS OR LEGAL VIEWS OF THE FIRM. PLEASE CONTACT THE LAWYER DIRECTLY IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK TO THEM. SPONSORED MESSAGE: This episode of our podcast is brought to you by our exclusive sponsor LexisNexis Canada. Read the lastest copy of our Solo and Small e-Brief.  The e-brief includes LexisNexis' Solo Spotlight interview with Family Law practitioner Susan Blackwell, articles highlighting Solo and Small firm trends, free practice notes and more. 

Steven Skurka is one of Canada's most well known criminal defence lawyers. In this episode, he discusses the importance of preparation, courage, and willingness to think differently when advocating. In addition to invaluable tips of advocacy, Steven reminisces on the time he spent on various high profiles cases such as <a href="https://www.canlii.org/en/on/onca/doc/2003/2003canlii52142/2003canlii52142.html?searchUrlHash=AAAAAQAkcHJvZmlsaW5nICYgYnJvd24gJiByYXB0b3JzICYgc2t1cmthAAAAAAE&amp;resultIndex=1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">R. v. Brown (racial profiling of Toronto Raptor Dee Brown),</a> <a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-lawyer-mark-phillips-pleads-guilty-in-st-thomas-ont-baseball-bat/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">R. v. Mark Phillips</a> (marijuana induced psychosis) and his own legal struggles and redemption in the case of <a href="https://www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/doc/2018/2018onsc4483/2018onsc4483.html?searchUrlHash=AAAAAQAGc2t1cmthAAAAAAE&amp;resultIndex=4" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jacobson vs. Skurka.</a> Steven's passion for criminal law is profound, unique, and inspiring. His expertise in media and advocacy translated well into his own publications including his most recent book <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Tilted-Trials-Conrad-Black-Second/dp/1554889340" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Tilted The Trials of Conrad Black, Second </a>and his canonical text on jury selection:<a href="https://www.irwinlaw.com/titles/jury-selection-criminal-trials" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> July Selection in Canadian </a>Law, <h2>Ep.#42: Steven Skurka: "May I continue Your Honour?"</h2> THE FOLLOWING IS AN INTERVIEW OF A GUEST FOR THE OF COUNSEL PODCAST. THE LAWYER / GUEST IS NOT AFFILIATED IN ANY WAY WITH THE FIRM ROBICHAUD'S NOR DO THEY REPRESENT THE OPINIONS OR LEGAL VIEWS OF THE FIRM. PLEASE CONTACT THE LAWYER DIRECTLY IF YOU WISH TO SPEAK TO THEM. <a href="https://www.lexisnexis.ca/en-ca/sl/small-law-ebrief.page" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">SPONSORED MESSAGE:</a><a href="https://www.lexisnexis.ca/en-ca/sl/small-law-ebrief.page" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> This episode of our podcast is brought to you by our exclusive sponsor LexisNexis Canada.</a> <a href="https://www.lexisnexis.ca/en-ca/sl/small-law-ebrief.page" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Read the lastest copy of our Solo and Small e-Brief. </a> The e-brief includes LexisNexis' Solo Spotlight interview with Family Law practitioner Susan Blackwell, articles highlighting Solo and Small firm trends, free practice notes and more.

#42: Steven Skurka “May I continue Your Honour?”