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Episode Synopsis
Season 2: Episode 1: From the farm to the courtroom: Building a law firm that listens.
Episode Duration: 45 minutes
In today's podcast, we interview Katie DeBlock Boersma of KDB Law to explore what it means to build a modern workplace inside a traditional profession.
From growing up on a farm near Mitchell to launching a thriving rural law practice and leading community organizations, Katie shares:
✨ How listening to your team and clients builds stronger outcomes.
🌾 The unique challenges and opportunities of rural law.
⚖️ Her approach to workplace culture, conflict mediation, and community impact.
Don’t miss this thoughtful conversation with a lawyer, leader, and changemaker redefining what’s possible in the legal world.
KDB Law
https://www.kdb.law/
14 Erie Street
Stratford, ON
About Our Guest:
Katie’s ambition to become a lawyer took root at the age of 7 while growing up on a farm near Mitchell, Ontario. She attended law school at Osgoode Hall, and then moved back to the family farm where she lives with her husband and two daughters. Katie enjoys the unique opportunity afforded by practicing law in rural Ontario. Balancing the complexities of a diverse and challenging legal practice, she has fostered deep connections with her community.
She is Chair of the Local Community Food Centre and Chair of the Stratford Perth Museum. She is also a certified Mediator, specializing in mediating workplace and farm succession conflict. In addition, she formerly sat as a Vice Chair on the Ontario Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs Appeal Tribunal. Katie is a firm believer in creating the world we want to live in with every move we make.
Show Notes:
In this episode of Evolving Entrepreneurship, hosts Holly and Janis interview Katie DeBlock Boersma, a lawyer and owner of KDB Law in Stratford, Ontario. Katie shares her journey from practicing law in Toronto to establishing her own law firm in a small town, emphasizing the importance of community, flexibility in the workplace, and creating a supportive environment for her team. The conversation explores innovative practices in the legal industry, the significance of giving back to the community, and the evolving perceptions of lawyers. Katie's insights highlight the potential for change in the legal profession, particularly in how law firms can operate in a more human-centered and flexible manner.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Evolving Entrepreneurship
00:58 Katie DeBlock Boersma: A Journey into Law and Business
03:00 Small Town Roots and Their Influence on Law Practice
06:06 Transitioning from Employee to Business Owner
09:04 Creating a Flexible and Supportive Work Environment
11:53 The Unique Culture of an All-Female Law Firm
14:59 Innovative Practices for Employee Well-Being
18:11 Redefining Client Experience in Law
21:13 Humanizing the Legal Process
24:09 Conclusion and Future Aspirations
25:12 Embracing Growth and Expansion
28:08 Maintaining Balance and Sanity
30:24 The Importance of Community Involvement
35:07 Choosing the Right Legal Support
40:11 Changing Misconceptions About Lawyers
42:12 Excitement in the Evolving Legal Landscape
Episode Duration: 45 minutes
In today's podcast, we interview Katie DeBlock Boersma of KDB Law to explore what it means to build a modern workplace inside a traditional profession.
From growing up on a farm near Mitchell to launching a thriving rural law practice and leading community organizations, Katie shares:
✨ How listening to your team and clients builds stronger outcomes.
🌾 The unique challenges and opportunities of rural law.
⚖️ Her approach to workplace culture, conflict mediation, and community impact.
Don’t miss this thoughtful conversation with a lawyer, leader, and changemaker redefining what’s possible in the legal world.
KDB Law
https://www.kdb.law/
14 Erie Street
Stratford, ON
About Our Guest:
Katie’s ambition to become a lawyer took root at the age of 7 while growing up on a farm near Mitchell, Ontario. She attended law school at Osgoode Hall, and then moved back to the family farm where she lives with her husband and two daughters. Katie enjoys the unique opportunity afforded by practicing law in rural Ontario. Balancing the complexities of a diverse and challenging legal practice, she has fostered deep connections with her community.
She is Chair of the Local Community Food Centre and Chair of the Stratford Perth Museum. She is also a certified Mediator, specializing in mediating workplace and farm succession conflict. In addition, she formerly sat as a Vice Chair on the Ontario Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs Appeal Tribunal. Katie is a firm believer in creating the world we want to live in with every move we make.
Show Notes:
In this episode of Evolving Entrepreneurship, hosts Holly and Janis interview Katie DeBlock Boersma, a lawyer and owner of KDB Law in Stratford, Ontario. Katie shares her journey from practicing law in Toronto to establishing her own law firm in a small town, emphasizing the importance of community, flexibility in the workplace, and creating a supportive environment for her team. The conversation explores innovative practices in the legal industry, the significance of giving back to the community, and the evolving perceptions of lawyers. Katie's insights highlight the potential for change in the legal profession, particularly in how law firms can operate in a more human-centered and flexible manner.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Evolving Entrepreneurship
00:58 Katie DeBlock Boersma: A Journey into Law and Business
03:00 Small Town Roots and Their Influence on Law Practice
06:06 Transitioning from Employee to Business Owner
09:04 Creating a Flexible and Supportive Work Environment
11:53 The Unique Culture of an All-Female Law Firm
14:59 Innovative Practices for Employee Well-Being
18:11 Redefining Client Experience in Law
21:13 Humanizing the Legal Process
24:09 Conclusion and Future Aspirations
25:12 Embracing Growth and Expansion
28:08 Maintaining Balance and Sanity
30:24 The Importance of Community Involvement
35:07 Choosing the Right Legal Support
40:11 Changing Misconceptions About Lawyers
42:12 Excitement in the Evolving Legal Landscape
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