“Justice should not be a privilege. It should be a promise to all.” b r i a n b a n k s #cliocon

“Prisons should be a place of redemption, not despair.” b r i a n b a n k s #ClioCon

“Justice should be a beacon, not a burden. Not an idea, but an actual reality.” - b r i a n b a n k s #ClioCon

I'm shaking w/ rage at the vile antisemitism emerging on this platform. It should not be hard to unequivocally denounce barbaric violence against innocent people. Without hesitation. It should shatter your heart whether victims are Israeli or Palestinian.

I have Jewish friends who are descendants of Holocaust survivors who, in times like these, secretly wonder: "If it happens again, who would hide me." 🙋🏾‍♀️ Sending love.

This is what I’ve been struggling to say as well.

Jewish people and allies please join us tomorrow night for a Shiva and a vigil. Not in our name.

Not to be a Halloween Scrooge but I don’t like that everyone uses stencils to carve their pumpkins now. Jack-o-lanterns are supposed to be extremely unimpressive. You should have a vision in your head and then not be able to execute it. That’s what Halloween is all about.

May you all have as much confidence as a five-year old explaining that time machines aren't real yet, but he knows how to build one.

A thread of 20 ancient sites and wonders brought to life by virtual reconstructions 🧵 1. The Colossus of Rhodes, Rhodes, Greece (c.280 BC)

The only experience I’ve ever had reading a haiku is counting syllables in my head and then thinking, “They’re right, it’s a haiku.”

Are you a solo/small firm lawyer? What would you love to learn about at a CPD focused on your business (as opposed to substantive law). What's your dream topic?

Feeling it might be time for a cozy fall re-watch. But which one?

Hey all: I'm still gone from here. I only post because I'm told the other (Blue) place with a nice (Sky) is no longer in Beta so you no longer need invites to join. It's very nice there. I love all of #LawTwitter and would love to rebuild it over there. My best to you all.

To every associate out there who might receive a “Do you have time to speak today?” message with no context from a partner (& be stressed out by it): You can ask what someone wants to talk about. If the inquiry, combined with not knowing, is going to make you bananas, there’s

The snappers at the CCLA family law conference are always excellent. Love seeing 3 current and former colleagues speaking this morning - Kayleigh Pink, Camille Ligier and Maryn

Returned here briefly to record for posterity and other participants that I ordered my #LawSummerSanta2024 gifts! Hope my recipient enjoys the treats.

Joy has been sparked! Looking forward to trying a new local gin. Thanks to my secret Santa and Sean Bawden. Donation this year to Children's Aid Foundation of Ottawa. #LawSummerSanta2024