79: Bringing a Cosmopolitan Mindset to Trade Law, Government Procurement, and Life with Robert Glasgow

Joining me this week on the podcast is Robert Glasgow, Partner in the International Trade and Disputes Group at McCarthy Tetrault. In this role, Robert regularly provides advice to clients regarding the application of Canadian trade and customs law, and also provides valuable service to clients across a wide range of matters, from sanctions to controlled goods to anti-dumping and countervailing trade remedy disputes. Robert also has an extensive practice regarding government procurement where he employs his in-depth knowledge of procurement law and his understanding of the impact of Canada’s various free trade agreements and the obligations they impose on public bodies conducting a procurement. As an active member of the legal community, Robert is a frequent speaker at industry events, contributes regularly to a broad range of publications, and is involved in a variety of mentorship opportunities.

In our conversation today, Robert shares the many places in the world in which he has lived, the lessons learned through this experience, as well as details regarding his practice today and what a typical week entails. He also discusses his team at McCarthy, the biggest challenges facing the legal profession today, the ways in which he and his family manage their income, and the steps he has taken in estate planning. Robert draws our interview to a close by offering his definition of financial independence and his perspective on achieving it. A highly articulate individual with a fascinating history, Robert shares his vast amount of knowledge and expertise with listeners here today in this highly informative episode.