Episode 001: The Gluckstein Family: Making a Difference in the Community From Start to Finish with Charles Gluckstein

Jun 26, 2020

Gluckstein Lawyers presents the first episode of Butter Torts: A Truly Canadian Legal Podcast where guests will be interviewed on a variety of different topics related to personal injury. Listeners will hear Gluckstein Lawyers sharing their expertise, insights, and most importantly, their stories while providing a better understanding of the personal injury legal landscape.

 

Brenda Agnew, your host, is interviewing Charles Gluckstein, the head of Gluckstein Lawyers. He shares the history of the firm and his insight on his experience in the personal injury world both as a lawyer and a leader.

 

Key Takeaways:

[1:56] Charles Gluckstein gives a brief history of Gluckstein Lawyers.

[5:51] Bernard Gluckstein, a natural rain-maker.

[9:28] Charles Gluckstein talks about the transition from criminal law to personal injury.

[15:20] At 65 years old Bernard suffered a heart attack, a pivotal moment in the Gluckstein family and the introduction to Charles Gluckstein to the firm.

[20:11] Charles started to introduce technology into everyday work at Gluckstein Lawyers creating a more effective work environment.

[25:30] Charles and Brenda talk about how she started with being represented by Gluckstein Lawyers to later on becoming part of the firm.

[34:10] The mission of Gluckstein Lawyers is to make a difference in the community from start to finish.

[35:02] Charles Gluckstein talks about his family, interests, and hobbies.

[37:59] The uniqueness of Gluckstein Lawyers is that both staff and lawyers share in all the events, recognizing the important work everyone does at the firm.

[39:50] Charles shares how Gluckstein Lawyers works to be involved with the community.

[43:11] Rapid fire questions with Charles Gluckstein.

 

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Charles’ recipe for Dark Chocolate Bark with Pretzels:

1. Put 2 packs of semi-sweet chocolate (Bakers or Chipits) in a mixing bowl. Microwave for 2 min. Stir until there are no chunks.

2. Mix in two generous handfuls of slivered almonds.

3. Add two generous handfuls of pretzels broken in the hand.

4. Mix and spread on two cookie sheets with wax paper.

5. Cool in the fridge overnight.

6. Break into 2x2 pieces and store in zip lock bags in the freezer.