Episode 002: Class Action: A Mechanism for Change with Jordan Assaraf
Butter Torts: A Truly Canadian Legal Podcast · Gluckstein Lawyers
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Show Notes
Brenda Agnew, your host, welcomes Jordan Assaraf to this episode. Jordan joined the Gluckstein team in 2012 to carry out his articles-at-law. He graduated from York University in 2007. He received his Juris Doctorate degree from Bond University in Australia and completed his Canadian Accreditation in 2012. Following his call to the bar in 2013, Jordan assumed his current position of associate lawyer at Gluckstein Lawyers. Jordan's practice is devoted to all areas of Personal Injury litigation on behalf of plaintiffs.
Jordan shares in this episode his expertise with regards to class action, explaining in detail its meaning, the implications to members, and how these kinds of cases are approached when other firms are also involved. Jordan also gives a refreshing view about how Gluckstein Lawyers gives back to the community during difficult times, as well as sharing hilarious experiences he went through as a lawyer that will remind you courts are also human.
Key Takeaways:
[1:46] Jordan shares how he joined the Gluckstein team.
[8:30] Jordan talks about the reasons why he wanted to become a lawyer.
[10:50] Jordan's favorite part about practicing law is to be able to give back to people.
[13:18] What is Jordan's least favorite part of being a lawyer?
[16:33] Jordan explains what class action is about.
[21:14] What happens when someone is not aware that they can be part of a class action?
[23:01] Why would someone be interested in being a member of a class action?
[23:55] Class action as a mechanism to promote behavior modification.
[27:57] Working with other firms in case of class action.
[31:18] Jordan gives advice to people who think they might be involved in a case of class action.
[32:56] Jordan talks about his role in Gluckstein Lawyers and its involvement with the community.
[37:33] Jordan shares a funny story.
[41.28] Jordan tells another funny story.
[43:10] The courts are human as well.
[46:09] Rapid fire questions with Jordan Assaraf.
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