Stéphane Teasdale is a partner at Dentons Canada LLP with a fascinating career in that has allowed him to travel to many countries. He is the chair of the global Franchise and Distribution Law group and also co-leads the Corporate and Commercial Law group of Dentons' Montreal office. In this episode, we discuss how he went from being a litigator to a solicitor, what qualities good litigators and solicitors possess, what it is like practicing franchise and distribution law, and more. If you're not sure whether you should be a litigator or a solicitor, this episode may help solve your dilemma!



Episode Highlights:
1:20 - Introduction
6:00 - How he became exposed to franchise and distribution law
9:40 - How to stand out in interviews
15:00 - How to know if you are more of a litigator or a solicitor
18:00 - Traits of a solicitor
20:30 - From a lawyer to a partner
23:00 - Best parts of his job 
26:00 - Working abroad 
30:00 - Work-life balance
31:45 - Women and the partnership track