TORONTO, May 22, 2013 /CNW/ - On May 22, 2013, 16 of Canada's most well-known and respected law firms signed the Statement of Principles of the Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network (LFDIN). In signing this document the firms have agreed to work together to promote diversity and encourage a culture of inclusion not only inside the firms, but in the broader legal profession as well.
The signatories include Bennett Jones, Fasken Martineau, McMillan, Blakes, Goodmans, Norton Rose, Borden Ladner Gervais, Gowlings, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, Davies, Heenan Blaikie, Stikeman Elliott, Dentons, McCarthy Tetrault, Torys and Weirfoulds.
Diversity and inclusion are core values of LFDIN members. Each signatory believes that valuing and enhancing diversity and inclusion will assist in attracting and retaining the best talent to better serve clients and assist in expanding the constantly evolving global marketplace. LFDIN members undertake to practice and advance diversity and inclusion by:
Please click here to view the LFDIN Statement of Principles.
For more information please contact:
Bennett Jones LLP Stephen Bowman Managing Partner [email protected] 416-777-4624 |
Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP Martin Denyes Managing Partner (Ontario) [email protected] 416-868-3489 Douglas New Partner, Co-Chair, Diversity Committee [email protected] 416-865-4414 |
Norton Rose LLP Troy Ungerman Partner [email protected] 416-216-1862 |
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP Linc Rogers Partner [email protected] 416-863-2400 Mary Jackson Chief Officer, Professional Resources [email protected] 416-863-4303 |
Goodmans LLP Kenneth Crofoot Partner [email protected] 416-597-4110 Stacy Zosky Director, Associate Program [email protected] 416-597-4162 |
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Douglas Rienzo Partner, Chair Diversity Committee [email protected] 416-862-5683 |
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP John Hall Partner [email protected] 416-367-6643 Sonia Mak Partner, Chair of Diversity and Inclusion Committee [email protected] 416-367-6171 Laleh Moshiri Senior Director, Professional Resources [email protected] 416-367-6133 Sean Weir National Managing Partner [email protected] 416-367-6040 |
Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP Susan Clarke Partner, Director of Professional Development [email protected] 416-862-4381 Faithe Holder Partner [email protected] 416-369-7113 |
Stikeman Elliott LLP Lorna Cuthbert Partner [email protected] 416-869-5237 |
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP Melanie Koszegi Partner, Executive Director [email protected] 416-863-0871 Dale Osadchuk Partner [email protected] 416-367-7451 |
Heenan Blaikie LLP André Bacchus Director, Professional Development [email protected] 416-643-6923 Stephanie Sykes Partner [email protected] 416-643-6906 |
Torys LLP Deborah Dalfen Director, Legal Recruitment & Student Development [email protected] 416-865-7544 |
Dentons Canada LLP Kate Broer Partner, Chair Canada Region Diversity & Inclusion Initiative [email protected] 416-863-4574 Christopher Pinnington Canada Chief Executive Officer [email protected] 416-863-4409 |
McCarthy Tetrault LLP Lisa Vogt Partner, Chief Diversity & Engagement Officer [email protected] 604-643-7935 |
Weirfoulds LLP Lisa Borsook Executive Partner [email protected] 416-947-5003 Alexandra Overchuk Director, Professional Development [email protected] 416-947-5030 Michael Statham Managing Partner [email protected] 416-947-5023 |
McMillan LLP John Clifford Partner [email protected] 416-865-7134 Andrew Kent Chief Executive Officer [email protected] 416-865-7160 |
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SOURCE: Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network
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