In this episode of Success Leaves Clues, hosts Robin and Al sit down with Devin Persaud, Partner at Miller Thomson LLP and one of Canadian Lawyer’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers, to explore how the next generation of legal leaders is transforming the profession from within. 

Devin shares candid insights from his journey as a corporate and competition lawyer, advocate, and changemaker – from building sustainable firm cultures and balancing family life to driving greater representation and equity within the legal system. 

He discusses how mentorship, advocacy, and a collaborative mindset are reshaping the future of law in Canada, and why creating win-win outcomes is the ultimate mark of professional success. 

You’ll hear about: 

• Balancing High Performance and Humanity: How large firms can promote sustainability and mental health in high-pressure careers. 
• Culture and Connection: Why authenticity and family time are non-negotiables for long-term success. 
• The Future of Law: How AI, globalization, and protectionism are reshaping Canadian business and legal practice. 
• Representation Matters: The evolution of the South Asian Bar Association (SABA) and its role in driving diversity and equity. 
• Mentorship and Legacy: How sending the elevator back down builds stronger communities and future leaders. 
• Redefining Success: Why true leadership means uplifting others while balancing professional excellence and personal joy. 

If you are an HR leader, founder, or law student who wants to build healthier teams and a more inclusive profession, this episode shows how mentorship, balanced culture, and practical policy can shape a more competitive and humane legal landscape in Canada. 

We talk about: 

• 00:00 Introduction   
• 03:00 The Realities of Law Firm Culture and Burnout 
• 06:00 How COVID Changed the Legal Landscape 
• 08:00 Gender Equity and Sustainable Career Paths 
• 09:00 Protecting Mental Health and Family Time 
• 12:00 The Future of Law: AI, Globalization, and Protectionism 
• 16:00 Building Canada’s Talent Pipeline: Education and Immigration 
• 18:00 What “Winning” Really Means for a Lawyer 
• 21:00 Redefining Success Beyond the Office 
• 23:00 The South Asian Bar Association: History and Impact 
• 27:00 Representation, Mentorship, and Equity in Law 
• 31:00 Creating Access Through TMU’s Law School 
• 33:00 Progress and Challenges in Legal Leadership Diversity 
• 35:00 What Needs to Change to Advance Inclusion 
• 38:00 Planting Trees: Devin’s Vision for Mentorship and Legacy 

Connect with Devin 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devin-persaud/  
• Website: https://www.millerthomson.com/en/your-team/devin-persaud/  

Connect with Us 

• LinkedIn: Robin Bailey and Al McDonald   
• Website: Aria Benefits and Life & Legacy Advisory Group