Orridge stepping down as CFL Commissioner today; TSN

[argos1873]

It can say something about your knowledge of the law (albeit there are many different types of law, and no one practises or is expert in all of them), and it certainly can say something about your ability to learn and think through complex subjects. You clearly need to be smart and hard-working to get through any reputable law school and be called to the bar. But does simply doing so say anything about your ability to attract new customers, increase revenue, grow a business? I'd say No.

If we need a commissioner to negotiate a lot of contracts and fight a lot of legal challenges, then a lawyer might be best choice (altho, again, what type of lawyer -- real estate? tax? corporate? labour? estate?). But if we need someone to provide leadership and pull together a group of disparate stakeholders who compete aggressively against one another, and to develop sustainable new streams of revenue, what evidence is there to support appointing a lawyer over someone who has actually done those things, or has demonstrated the aptitude/potential to do so? I'm sure Climie is a smart and accomplished lawyer, but has he done anything in his career that suggests he could grow this business into one that is profitable in all markets and provides a better living for the players?

Well, I was mostly comparing him to Duane Forde as that was who was also mentioned. Not to every other potential candidate. And I added that he is a lawyer, because I believe it is an asset that helps him, not hurts him. In no way am I advocating for Climie, he was just mentioned as someone to consider along with Forde, and if it were between those 2 I would be prefer Climie, and him being a lawyer, helps. I also wasn't advocating that lawyers need be only considered.

I agree with you by the way, I only think you are not understanding what I'm saying. To sum up, I like Climie over Forde, I don't think either will ever be considered, and Climie being a lawyer helps him due to the skills required to become one, but doesn't automatically qualify him. Apologies if I didn't make that clear.

[paulwoods13]

To sum up, I like Climie over Forde, I don't think either will ever be considered, and Climie being a lawyer helps him due to the skills required to become one, but doesn't automatically qualify him. Apologies if I didn't make that clear.

No apology needed, just a minor disagreement/misunderstanding between friends.