Ms. Marie Henein

This final interview with Marie Henein focuses on her leadership roles within The Advocates’ Society, particularly her progression through the executive ranks to become president in 2010. Henein discusses her initiatives to modernize the organization, including the creation of practice groups, webcasting programs, and the Kemp House charitable project. She emphasizes her efforts to make the Society less “clubby” and more relevant to a diverse membership, particularly young advocates.

The transcript also covers several significant criminal law cases from Henein’s practice, including her work on terrorism legislation challenges, Charter rights cases, and high-profile criminal matters like R. v. Bryant and R. v. Harrison. Henein provides insights into her approach to criminal defense, her views on legal aid funding, and the challenges of practicing in high-profile cases with intense media scrutiny.

Throughout the interview, Henein reflects on the evolution of The Advocates’ Society from a civil litigation-focused organization to one that embraces criminal lawyers and diverse practice areas. She discusses the Society’s role in law reform, its educational mandate, and the ongoing debate about national expansion, drawing comparisons to the American College of Trial Lawyers.

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