Podcasts about counter tax lawyers

Join Peter, Natalie, and special guest co-host Laura van Wyngaarden as they speak with Rebecca Kacaba and Mat Goldstein from DealMaker about their journey to create a new way for companies and investors to streamline the capital-raising process. Rebecca and Mat share their insights into how implementing workflows, thinking outside the box, and collaboration with experts outside the legal industry can help you build a better product. 

Bonus Episode presented by CBA National and CBA Futures: After the pandemic: The future of justice, Ep 2:Yves Faguy speaks with Laura van Wyngaarden of Diligen and Peter Aprile of Counter Tax Lawyers to discuss how COVID-19 could change the way we work in the legal sector.In this second episode, the guests talk about how the legal market may or may not change after the pandemic, what the motivation should be for firms to adopt technology and how remote work is likely to change future career paths. Laura Van Wyngaarden is the Co-Founder and COO of Diligen, a leading legal tech company based in Toronto, which provides machine-learning contract review for lawyers. Peter Aprile is a tax dispute and litigation lawyer and the founder of Counter Tax Lawyers in Toronto which has built proprietary software to help its lawyers determine the best course of action to resolve tax challenges.. To contact us (please include in the subject line ''Podcast''): national@cba.orgPlease subscribe, rate and review our podcast if you are enjoying it on Apple Podcast

Peter Aprile and Laura Zubot both practice tax law at Counter Tax Lawyers. Peter was also named the OBA’s Innovator in Residence for 2018-19. Get more examples of what lawyers, law firms and other professions are doing to advance gender equality and obtain 5 h 45 m of EDI hours by watching the full and recorded program from the OBA’s Momentum Summit. Document your CPD Hours --> HERE Have feedback? Email us at pod@oba.org with your thoughts and comments. CREDITS Paula Todd, Interviewer and Professor, School of Media, Seneca College Peter Aprile, Counter Tax Lawyers Laura Zubot, Counter Tax Lawyers Lynne Vicars, Host and OBA Immediate Past President Roy Bornmann, Policy and Programming Lawyer Rachel Winer, Producer Andrea Miller, Audio Technician

Developing personal relationships and fostering greater understanding of your client's needs are as important as ever in the legal world. In this episode, Natalie and Peter chat with Mark Le Blanc about how the changing dynamic between in-house counsel and external law firms can help lawyers deliver more value and drive change in the legal industry as a whole. 

Extensive education is essential for producing lawyers that will meet the needs of your firm and clients. In this episode, Peter and Natalie speak with Bill Henderson about how he aims to teach both law students and established legal professionals the skills they need to innovate their practice and maximize efficiency. The expansion of legal skillsets through modernized education and training will be fundamental in building new law.

Alma Asay didn't plan to become a legal entrepreneur. But when she looked for a tool that would help her manage information in her litigation practice, she didn't find it. Instead, she found herself building a piece of software called Allegory that does just that. Peter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold talk to Alma about what she learned when she quit her job to start a company – and what she would want others to know before they make the same choice. Alma talks about the importance of empathy to a legal practice and why your files should always be organized well before trial appears on the horizon. CPD Lawyers that have completed the S03E07 BNL CPD can claim a 50 minute Professionalism CPD credit. To access the S03E07 verification examination click this link.

Good lawyers are good writers. In this episode, Peter and Natalie speak to Ivy Grey about techniques and technologies that will help make you a better writer and a better lawyer. Peter, Natalie and Ivy explore the technology and training methods that will put you in a position to streamline your writing, win more, and move up the ranks.

Aly Haji is researching what it means to be a millennial at a law firm – why they’re leaving en masse, why they find their jobs soul-crushing, and why all of this is a real problem for law firms. Peter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold talk to him about the stories his research is uncovering and get him to explain the unnerving results so that law firm leaders can figure out some concrete next steps to stall the exodus.    Also joining BNL for the first time is Brittany Rossler, summer associate at Counter Tax Lawyers. We dragged her in front of the mic to give her opinion as a real-life millennial working at a real-life law firm – and, spoiler alert, she gets a bit riled up.  CPD Lawyers that have completed the S03E05 BNL CPD can claim a 50 minute Professionalism CPD credit.  To access the S03E05 verification examination click this link.

Litigators and clients find it difficult to collect cell phone and social media evidence. Peter and Natalie speak with Puneet Tiwari about his new tool that will help you search and collect evidence. This way, you won’t miss the important evidence to support your case.

This episode is a bit different: it’s a recording of a talk that Peter gave at the Clio Cloud Conference in 2017 called The More Complete Law Firm. If you’ve ever wanted to hear more from one of BNL’s beloved hosts, now’s your chance. In the episode, we get a closer look at some of the philosophies that drive Counter Tax Lawyers, with a focus on long-term thinking, building effective processes, and having the courage to take risks.  It’s a behind-the-scenes look at the ideas and stories that come out of building a real NewLaw firm.  CPD Lawyers that have completed the S03E04 BNL CPD cam claim a 30 minute Professionalism CPD credit.  To access the S03E04 verification examination click this link.

Peter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Mark Cohen, co-founder of Clearspire. The group discusses the Clearspire story, why  its bleeding-edge technology and legal expertise weren’t a commercial success, and the lessons NewLaw needs to learn. Lawyers that have completed the S03E02 BNL CPD cam claim a 60 minute Professionalism CPD credit.  To access the S03E02 verification examination click this link.

Peter Aprile and Quinn Ross discuss the Ontario Bar Association’s inaugural “Innovator-in-Residence” Program and the reasons that Peter chose to analyze traditional law firm structures and leadership, and his belief that the paradigm that underlies traditional law firms is the root cause of the legal industry's disempowerment, diversity, and innovation issues. Peter discusses his early research into new distributed power models - and Counter's experience shifting to a new model - designed to make law firms more innovative, productive, fulfilling, and meaningful.   CPD Lawyers that have completed the S04E01 BNL CPD cam claim a 35 minute Professionalism CPD credit.  To access the S04E01 verification examination click this link.

John Chisholm did not think that he would end up researching, writing, and consulting about law firm pricing. However, John learned how the billable hour model is limiting law firm profitability, and he became a passionate value pricing advocate. Peter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold talk to John about why he believes that law firms should stop hourly billing and start value pricing. The group discusses why and how the hourly billing model is hurting you, your law firm, and your clients. Also, Peter, Natalie and John discuss how the current model is creating an environment that hurts associate development and retention. Oh, and Counter decides to stop offering hourly billing on all new files, and to stop tracking time on January 1, 2019.  CPD Lawyers that have completed the S03E08 BNL CPD cam claim a 35 minute Professionalism CPD credit.  To access the S03E08 verification examination click this link.

Alma Asay didn't plan to become a legal entrepreneur. But when she looked for a tool that would help her manage information in her litigation practice, she didn't find it. Instead, she found herself building a piece of software called Allegory that does just that. Peter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold talk to Alma about what she learned when she quit her job to start a company – and what she would want others to know before they make the same choice. Alma talks about the importance of empathy to a legal practice and why your files should always be organized well before trial appears on the horizon. CPD Lawyers that have completed the S03E07 BNL CPD cam claim a 50 minute Professionalism CPD credit.  To access the S03E07 verification examination click this link.

John Grant has a lot of experience bringing change to law firms – or trying to. As you might expect, John has seen both success and failure in those attempts, and he brings all of those stories to his discussion with Peter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold. He's seen the marketing brochures trumpeting project management tech that only five people are actually using. He's seen the lack of strong executive leadership. He's also seen individual lawyers push a new idea through a whole office, purely on the strength of conviction. In short, he has been exactly where many of our listeners are, and he has wisdom to spare.  CPD   Lawyers that have completed the S03E06 BNL CPD cam claim a 60 minute Professionalism CPD credit.  To access the S03E06 verification examination click this link.

Aly Haji is researching what it means to be a millennial at a law firm – why they’re leaving en masse, why they find their jobs soul-crushing, and why all of this is a real problem for law firms. Peter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold talk to him about the stories his research is uncovering and get him to explain the unnerving results so that law firm leaders can figure out some concrete next steps to stall the exodus.    Also joining BNL for the first time is Brittany Rossler, summer associate at Counter Tax Lawyers. We dragged her in front of the mic to give her opinion as a real-life millennial working at a real-life law firm – and, spoiler alert, she gets a bit riled up.  CPD Lawyers that have completed the S03E05 BNL CPD can claim a 50 minute Professionalism CPD credit.  To access the S03E05 verification examination click this link.

This episode is a bit different: it’s a recording of a talk that Peter gave at the Clio Cloud Conference in 2017 called The More Complete Law Firm. If you’ve ever wanted to hear more from one of BNL’s beloved hosts, now’s your chance. In the episode, we get a closer look at some of the philosophies that drive Counter Tax Lawyers, with a focus on long-term thinking, building effective processes, and having the courage to take risks.  It’s a behind-the-scenes look at the ideas and stories that come out of building a real NewLaw firm.  CPD Lawyers that have completed the S03E04 BNL CPD cam claim a 30 minute Professionalism CPD credit.  To access the S03E04 verification examination click this link.

Peter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Mark Cohen, co-founder of Clearspire. The group discusses the Clearspire story, why  its bleeding-edge technology and legal expertise weren’t a commercial success, and the lessons NewLaw needs to learn. Lawyers that have completed the S03E02 BNL CPD cam claim a 60 minute Professionalism CPD credit.  To access the S03E02 verification examination click this link.

Counter Tax Lawyers and LexisNexis have joined forces to bring you a new tax podcast that is designed to keep accountants and lawyers up to date on the changes that will impact their clients and their practices. In S01E02, Peter Aprile and Yoni Moussadji discuss the Canada Revenue Agency’s revised Voluntary Disclosures Program which will take effect on March 1, 2018. In particular, the parties discuss how the CRA’s changes will narrow the eligibility criteria and increase penalties, and lead to more VDP disputes. Also, the Peter and Yoni speak with Mac Killoran to get a CPA’s perspective on the revised VDP and how the changes might expose CPAs to increased scrutiny, CRA demands for information, and third-party penalties. If you are a CPA, you can complete our 5-minute online quiz so that you can use your

Counter Tax Lawyers and LexisNexis have joined forces to bring you a new tax podcast that is designed to keep accountants and lawyers up to date on the changes that will impact their clients and their practices. In S01E01, Peter Aprile and Yoni Moussadji discuss the Canada Revenue Agency’s revised Voluntary Disclosures Program which will take effect on March 1, 2018. In particular, the parties discuss how the CRA’s changes will narrow the eligibility criteria and increase penalties, and lead to more VDP disputes. Also, the Peter and Yoni speak with Mac Killoran to get a CPA’s perspective on the revised VDP and how the changes might expose CPAs to increased scrutiny, CRA demands for information, and third-party penalties. If you are a CPA, you can complete our 5-minute online quiz so that you can use your CTI podcast listening to earn verifiable CPD. We’ll even email you a fancy CPD certificate for your records.

In this episode, we're joined by Peter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold to talk about the way they think differently about building Counter Tax. Learn how they use a long view, process, and firm culture to make big bets on the future. Peter Aprile is a tax controversy and litigation lawyer and the founder of Counter Tax Lawyers, a Toronto-based firm that develops innovative strategies for resolving tax disputes. Peter is also the co-host of the podcast Building NewLaw, along with fellow (cult member) Counter lawyer Natalie Worsfold. A somewhat unconventional lawyer, Natalie spends her days turning the firm into the well-oiled machine of the future, usually by optimizing and building technology that eliminates inefficiency. She's the co-architect behind many of Counter's process workflows and their comprehensive knowledge-base, lovingly named Hank.

Counter Tax Lawyers is a law firm that’s driven to succeed and is doing so in a way that differs from a lot of other firms. They are future-oriented and have even created their own software in order to improve the quality of their services. Peter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold, both leaders at the company, gave their presentation at the 2017 Clio Cloud conference about their unique work processes and what makes them efficient. In this On the Road report, host Sam Glover talks to them about their presentation and the three things lawyers should be doing or thinking about along with tech adoption. These three things include having goals, mapping out processes, and thinking deeply about these processes and how they will impact the future of your company. Peter Aprile is a senior lawyer specializing in tax dispute resolution and litigation and founder of Counter Tax Lawyers. Natalie Worsfold is a tax lawyer at Counter Tax Lawyers. He represents individual taxpayers and owner-managed businesses in disputes with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

Peter Aprile and Natalie Worsfold interview Andrew Currier, co-founder of PCK IP.  Peter, Natalie, and Andrew are three people that are, arguably, way too excited about the power and application of workflows in law.  The group provide listeners with a crash course on workflows: what they are, why you should use them, and how to implement them.  Also, Peter, Natalie, and Andrew share Counter Tax Lawyers’ and PCK’s path to freedom, efficiency, and quality and explain why, even with all the pain and suffering, “nobody would go back now”. CPD Lawyers that have completed the S01E06 BNL CPD can claim a 40 min Professionalism CPD credit. To access the S01E06 verification examination click this link.