Posts tagged Miho Kitamura
177. What it's Like to Start a Law Practice at 25 (with Ayesha Kumararatne)

Have you ever wondered what it's like to start your own law practice? In this episode, host Miho Kitamura speaks with Ayesha Kumararatne, an immigration lawyer who started her own practice in her mid-twenties. Her journey hasn't been without challenges. Those challenges fueled her growth, and she is thriving along with her practice. Ayesha shares valuable advice for those thinking of starting their own practice and gets candid about being a young woman of colour in law, managing overwhelming stress, and making time for life outside of work (which, for our guest, involves taking care of her furry friend and growing multi-coloured carrots).

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142. The Fast-Paced World of Immigration Law (with Andrew Mortenson)

Host Miho Kitamura talks candidly with an Ottawa-based immigration lawyer, Andrew Mortenson, about his personal journey into becoming an immigration lawyer, what it's like to practice immigration law, and the effects of the pandemic on his work. Andrew also offers some valuable tips and advice on how to get started if you are interested in pursuing a career in immigration law!

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LSS Season 7 Update

In this brief update to mark the new school year, we talk about what to expect from Season 7, explain some housekeeping items like the renumbering of episodes and our new website, and, most excitingly, introduce our new team! Tune in now to stay up-to-date, and get excited for the year to come!

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