-Life as an Esteemed Attorney | NHL Franchise Owner-
Introducing
Peter Brauti is a co-managing partner of Brauti Thorning LLP, a renowned legal firm specialized in the handling of criminal law, regulatory offences, professional discipline and some specialized areas of civil litigation.
With degrees from McMaster University, University of Toronto and Osgoode Hall Law School, Peter was called to the Ontario Bar in 1998.
Professional Background
Peter himself has been labelled as one of Canada’s brightest legal minds and one of the best trial attorneys the country has to offer. As such, he is the recipient of many awards and accolades relating to his past and present-day work including:
- Work as a Federal Crown Attorney in which he conducted hundreds of trials and appeals on behalf of the Attorney General of Canada
- Work as counsel at every level of court in Ontario, including the Supreme Court of Canada
- Involvement in litigating many high-profile cases before both judges and juries
- Representation of numerous renowned individuals including professional athletes, actors, musicians, and political figures
- Representation of hundreds of professionals including police officers, doctors, lawyers, teachers, accountants, and members of the judiciary
NHL Franchise Ownership
However, labelling Peter as just one of the best lawyers in Canada would be a major oversight. He represents slightly more than that.
He is also the current director of the Hockey Canada Foundation as its general counsel and strategic advisor.
Beyond that however, in 2021 he was officially welcomed into the NHL (National Hockey League) as a co-owner of the league’s newest expansion franchise the Seattle Kraken.
Reasons to Listen
This talk provides a glimpse into the world of a highly successful professional. Those who are looking for hyper specialized insights into the field of law won’t be disappointed, nor will those who are simply curious about learning about a life that is unlike most.
This will be a talk worth listening to for:
- those interested in learning more about the field of law and what it takes to succeed
- those curious about uncovering particular mindsets and philosophical approaches to professional achievement
- those who are looking for a refreshing break from their own professional and or personal pursuits
Listeners will come away with insights on:
- how great lawyers come to be
- Peter’s unique educational background and the role it played in him achieving success
- the value of having a law degree
- Peter’s approach to the profession including how he mentally approaches his work
- what a young attorney should be focused on doing to have a successful career
- other philosophical approaches to the work that have helped him achieve success
- how a career within law has personally changed Peter and his worldviews
- what lead him from criminal prosecution to criminal defence
- what it’s like representing public figures
- the mindset of an attorney when representing a criminal defendant
- the handling and managing of stress within the profession
- how AI may alter the legal landscape in the not so distant future
- an entertaining story about he became an NHL franchise owner
- what it was like to be an owner and in on the ground floor of launching an expansion NHL franchise
- the personal fulfillment attached to being an NHL owner
- what’s it been like to run elbows with fellow co-owners including Jerry Bruckheimer, Andy Jassy (CEO of Amazon) and Marshawn Lynch
- much more!
A Memorable Quote from the Episode:
“I’m not going to say that I don’t read the press. I do read it sometimes because I want to get a gauge on at least what some segment of society thinks about the case or what the reporters think about the case. Does it affect the way that I litigate? No, I litigate it the way I think that I’m going to win it or what’s in the best interest of the client. It doesn’t change my approach.”
-Peter Brauti
Check out the Video Conversation:
For those who desire to view video highlights of the conversation, you can do so via Youtube.
Discover More
For those interested in learning more about Peter you do so via his law practice Brauti Thorning LLC and his NHL franchise The Seattle Kraken.
Keep Listening!
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