McCarthy Tétrault extends a warm welcome to
@CharleneYYZ
, who has joined the firm as Chief Inclusion Officer as of January 3, 2022. She is committed to moving the dial on EDI at McCarthy Tétrault and beyond. Welcome, Charlene!
#DiversityandInclusion
McCarthy Tétrault congratulates partner Sarit Batner on her induction into the American College of Trial Lawyers, an achievement that highlights her skill and success in guiding clients through their toughest courtroom disputes.
Proud to announce our 10-year, $1.75 million, commitment to Black Future Lawyers in partnership with 13 leading Canadian law firms to support Black undergraduate students and expand the pipeline of Black law students nationally:
McCarthy Tétrault welcomes 7 new equity partners and 15 new income partners to the Firm’s partnership, affirming our commitment to growing from within and leveraging existing talent to deliver future-facing strategies that ensure client success.
Congratulations
@adamgoldenberg
for winning a 2020 Precedent Magazine Innovation Award for developing and launching Law in the Time of COVID-19. Stay informed with the most listened to Canadian-made business podcast on Apple Podcast:
@PrecedentMag
Recognized for being an outstanding oral advocate and her mentorship of the next generation, Partner
@SBatner
has been awarded the 2020 Douglas K. Laidlaw Medal for Excellence in Advocacy from the
@Advocates_Soc
.
Litigation Associate
@atrishalewis
receives a 2020 Women in Law Leadership – Stronger Together Award, for her dedication to advancing the legal profession, and being a powerful advocate for equality, and racial and gender diversity.
@WILLAwards
An advocate for LGBTQ2S+ inclusion in the profession, a mentor to queer, trans & non-binary students, and a leader in promoting access to justice for the most vulnerable. Congrats to Chief Inclusion Officer
@NikkiGershbain
on this well-deserved recognition, we're so proud! 🌈
As we continue to align our
#DiversityandInclusion
efforts across the firm, we welcome
@NikkiGershbain
as Senior Director, Inclusion and Community Engagement, reinforcing our commitment to providing innovative solutions and supporting our community
It’s official; former partner and white collar defence and investigations head, David Porter, has been sworn into the Ontario Court of Justice. The Court, and all Ontarians, are lucky to have you, Justice Porter.
Congratulations to our Chief Inclusion Officer
@NikkiGershbain
on receiving the
#LeaderstoBeProudOf
LGBTQ+ Advocate Award from
@StartProud
. A passionate advocate who continuously pushes the boundaries of inclusion in the workplace and beyond. We are so proud!
#InclusionNow
Congratulations to our own
@adamgoldenberg
on being awarded the Meritorious Service Medal by
@GGJuliePayette
. We are inspired by Adam’s service as a co-founder of
@TeachForCanada
, which works with northern First Nations to make education more equal.
Congratulations
@CharleneYYZ
! Our firm’s Chief Inclusion Officer was recently appointed to the eight-member Supreme Court of Canada Independent Advisory Board for Judicial Appointments.
Recognized as influential leaders who drive transformation in Canada’s legal communities,
@atrishalewis
and
@swortzman
have been named among
@CanLawMag
’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada for 2020:
.“Although the demographics on Bay Street have yet to catch up with the rest of Toronto, and while I’m alive to how much more work there still is to do…I’m grateful to be at a firm that is actively trying to move the dial.”
@AtrishaLewis
@GlobeBusiness
Recognized for shaping the infrastructure industry and our communities, as well as her advocacy for women in the sector, Godyne Sibay has been named Outstanding Leader at the 2021 WIN Awards.
Congratulations
@McCarthy_ca
partner
@jsirivar
, inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers, which honours exceptional litigators who exhibit the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, civility and collegiality.
Focused on supporting female-identified lawyers to ensure they stay top-of-mind when it comes to referrals, McCarthy Tétrault has partnered with
@LencznerSlaght
to launch
#ReferToHer
corporate lists
Committed to providing students with a meaningful summer experience,
@NikkiGershbain
discusses the intentionally crafted Pro Bono Summer Student Task Force & how it elevates support for underrepresented groups disproportionately impacted by the pandemic:
Today kicks off Black History Month, a time to learn about and honour
#BlackExcellence
. Throughout this month & year-round,
@McCarthy_ca
is committed to tackling anti-Black racism with concrete strategies that break down barriers to create a more inclusive profession and society.
McCarthy Tétrault is pleased to announce the appointment of
@SBatner
as Chair of the Board of Partners. She is a prominent litigator, receiving the OBA Award of Excellence in Civil Litigation as well as many other prestigious recognitions. Learn more:
Even from afar, our Firm community came together on
#DayofPink
to celebrate diversity, demand equality, and stand up against homophobia, transphobia, and gender-based bullying |
#InclusionNow
#virtualdayofpink
At the core of our business, are exceptional people. People who regardless of gender expression, gender identity or sexual orientation are always welcome, and included. Together, we celebrate
#PrideMonth
and welcome you to McCarthy Tétrault.
We are proudly wearing pink in solidarity with the LGBTQ2S+ community. Today and everyday, we are firmly committed to advancing equality and we stand united against homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, and all forms of bullying.
#VirtualDayofPink
The access to justice needs of Canadians have never been greater. We are proud of the lawyers at our firm who together in 2020 delivered over $4.7M of free legal services to low income Canadians and non-profit agencies such as
@CABLNational
,
@cancivlib
&
@egalecanada
.
Calling all LGBTQ2S+ law students! If you’re interested in learning about practicing law at one of these firms, sign up for the Toronto LGBTQ2S+ Firm Hop: . We are excited to be part of this initiative led by
@BLGLaw
& look forward to meeting you all! 🌈
“We feel that a focus on diversity and inclusion is no longer just nice to have. It’s a must-have.” Chief Inclusion Officer
@NikkiGershbain
spoke with
@UTLawNexus
on the firm's plan to continue developing a highly inclusive culture:
#InclusionNow
Proud to represent the
@cancivlib
challenging prolonged solitary confinement at the SCC. This legislation has repeatedly been struck down as unconstitutional, and we hope that the SCC will do likewise and expand protections for inmates with mental illness |
@laxosullivan
Your ally and partner. Introducing MT>Ventures: a bold new service offering committed to providing a range of legal and non-legal services to emerging companies in Canada’s startup sector. Learn more
We are delighted to announce a 5-year partnership with BFLN. As a Champion Sponsor, our $50K gift will support the activities of this important organization, and help fund a Black female law student at
@SchulichLaw
through the Corinne Sparks scholarship.
We’re excited to announce that BFLN Champion sponsor
@McCarthy_ca
has pledged a 5-yr commitment totaling $50,000 to directly benefit a law student through
@SchulichLaw
’s Judge Corrine Sparks Award & in support of BFLN!
Our firm is taking steps to reduce stigma & center mental health. Our Chief Inclusion Officer
@NikkiGershbain
will be speaking at the upcoming
@LawSocietyLSO
Mental Health Summit May 19-20, about how law firms can move from accommodation to inclusion:
Our Regional Managing Partners across the Firm are standing together for an equal world in recognition of International Women’s Day. Through our Inclusion Now program we are moving the needle on gender equality in the legal profession.
#IWD2020
#EachforEqual
For her dedication to strong legal advocacy for Indigenous women, McCarthy Tétrault articling student
@alanajrobert
received the Youth – Métis award at the 2020
@Indspire
Awards. Congratulations to Alana and all of the
#IndspireAward
winners!
McCarthy Tétrault has been named Most Innovative Law Firm in Canada by FT Innovative Lawyers Awards North America. This affirms our commitment to innovation and success, strategically aligning ourselves with the needs of clients
#FTInnovativeLawyer
Congratulations to McCarthy Tétrault partner and Head of our International Trade & Investment Law Group, John Boscariol (
@tradelawyer
), on winning the OBA’s 2021 Award of Excellence in International Law. Read more:
We are honoured to announce our
#InclusionNow
initiative. Enhancing our commitment to inclusion and community giving, we are donating $5 million, across 5 years to
@UWCCanada
to support services aimed at removing barriers for diverse groups across Canada
McCarthy Tétrault was proud to act for
@CABL
at yesterday’s hearing before the
@SCC
. Litigators
@AtrishaLewis
& Sandra Lange (
@sandyosh
) argued that a ban on peremptory challenges violates the right to a fair trial by Black, Indigenous & defendants of colour.
We are firmly committed to advancing equality and we stand united against homophobia, transphobia, and biphobia. At
@McCarthy_ca
, we are actively working to make our Firm a safe, welcoming, and inclusive place for members of the LGBTQ2S community.
#IDAHOTB
We are proud to expand
#ReferToHer
™ with the addition of five new Corporate lists of experienced female lawyers to whom you can confidently refer work.
Visit to learn more about the program and view the new lists today.
When it comes to diversity and inclusion, it's time to move beyond the business case. In this
@LawTimes
feature, hear what Chief Inclusion Officer
@NikkiGershbain
thinks the five priority D&I issues are for the legal profession in 2021
#InclusionNow
Congratulations to our Litigation colleague
@adamgoldenberg
, who received the Meritorious Service Medal from
@GGJuliePayette
for his work as co-founder of
@TeachForCanada
. Thank you, Adam, for your contributions to Canada and our community!
This past weekend, we welcomed students from
@utlaw
,
@lawmcgill
,
@windsorlaw
,
@osgoodenews
and
@westernulaw
to our 7th annual Warren K. Winkler Class Actions Moot. Congratulations to the winners and to everyone involved in making the event a great success!
On October 24th, 2019, news circulated at the firm of Tom Heintzman’s passing. On behalf of all of us at McCarthy Tétrault, we pay tribute to Tom by not only remembering him but living out his legacy and honouring him in our day-to-day lives.
Congratulations, Sarit Batner, on receiving the Ontario Bar Association’s 2021 Award of Excellence in Civil Litigation. This award recognizes Sarit’s outstanding advocacy and commitment to teaching. Read more:
Re-elected as Treasurer of the
@LawSocietyLSO
for a second term, partner Malcolm Mercer
@LSOTreasurer
continues to show exemplary commitment to legal ethics, public accessibility of legal services, and diversity and inclusion within the profession.
Recognized for taking concrete steps to advance diversity and inclusion in the legal profession, McCarthy Tétrault is proud to be shortlisted at the inaugural
@chamdiversity
North America Awards
#ChambersDIAwards2020
#InclusionNow
|
Shane D'Souza, Michael Rosenberg and Bryan West are featured in
@Benchlitigation
's 40 & Under Hot List. The list highlights top up-and-coming litigators from across the US and Canada for their work on high-stakes and precedent-setting cases.
McCarthy Tétrault is proud to announce CEO
@DaveLeonard_MT
has been named Senior Executive of the Year (Eastern Canada) in the 2019 Awards of Success by
@CCDISocial
.
#InclusionNow
McCarthy Tétrault is proud to be the only law firm recognized on
@top_employers
2021 list for a second year in a row, and ninth consecutive year as a Top 100 Employer. Thank you to all of our talented people who make this possible:
Today, the
#halloweenteam
at McCarthy Tétrault packed loot bags for kids filled with healthy snacks, candy and crayons to support
@UWGreaterTO
agencies
Today marks the beginning of
#Holi
, the Hindu Festival of Colours that celebrates spring, community, and the importance of spreading happiness and love. McCarthy Tétrault wishes our Hindu colleagues, clients and friends a joyous and colourful holiday!
To close out
#Pride2021
, our Pride Action Group created an
#epic
video, featuring our Firm’s home-grown chanteuse, Nathalie Quesada, and our lawyer, student and staff divas. Check out the trailer below, and the entire video at
#WhitneyHouston
#PrideAnthem
We wish our Jewish colleagues, clients and friends a happy, safe & healthy
#Pesach
. Although we know your Seders may be virtual again this year, we hope you are able to find meaningful ways to connect with loved ones, celebrate liberation, & enjoy the Festival of Spring!
Our leaders from across the firm have gathered in Toronto today to take part in mandatory Inclusive Leadership Training by
@KathleenNalty
#InclusionNow
McCarthy Tétrault is proud to be the only law firm named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2020. Thank you to our people who make this possible
@top_employers
#InclusionNow
: As part of our ongoing commitment to attracting, retaining, and advancing talented lawyers & students from equity seeking groups, we are pleased to announce our 2021 1L Black and Indigenous Summer Program:
Considering a career in law? Avenue is a paid internship program to help Black undergraduate students in Canada gain experience in the legal industry. Learn more and apply today:
#law
#diversity
#avenuecanada
Last week we welcomed Brandi Morin, Indigenous Author, Journalist, and Survivor of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Crisis to McCarthy Tétrault who shared her powerful story with us.
For the third consecutive year, McCarthy Tétrault receives the most Band 1 lawyer rankings and the most rankings overall in Chambers Canada Guide 2020:
Congratualtions to
@atrishalewis
, litigation associate and one of our firm’s most steadfast voices for
#diversity
, who has been named a
@CivicActionGTHA
DiverseCity Fellow for 2018.
Focused on long-term success for our clients, our people, and our firm, McCarthy Tétrault congratulates
@DaveLeonard_MT
on his second term as Chief Executive Officer.
#InclusionNow
has been named Diversity Initiative of the Year at the 2020 Canadian Law Awards. We are proud of our industry-leading strategy that weaves diversity into the fabric of our Firm, ensuring our workplace is inclusive and equitable for all:
We are pleased welcome our new Associates in the Toronto office. We look forward to supporting their professional growth and celebrating their continued success!
On
#IndigenousPeoplesDay
we are pleased to announce 3 new partnerships: law student scholarships via
@Indspire
, support for Indigenous legal traditions via
@OsgoodeNews
Anishinaabe Law Camp, and sponsorship of the
@CBA_News
Reconciliation Tool Kit.
To move toward reconciliation, the legal community needs to understand the truth of Canada’s Indigenous history says
@SenSincmurr
. In today’s
@Globeandmail
, Senator Sinclair acknowledges the concrete steps
@McCarthy_ca
is taking:
Questions? We’ve got answers. Join McCarthy Tétrault’s Strategic Advisory Group for coast-to-coast coverage of post-election results and an in-depth analysis of the impact on industries leading the Canadian economy
#elxn43
#cdnpoli
@paulzed
McCarthy Tétrault congratulates 2020
@Lexpert
Rising Stars: Louis-Nicolas Boulanger,
@KMcNeillKeller
and Isabelle Vendette for their outstanding leadership and commitment to client service:
Wishing a happy and healthy Easter to all those who celebrate. Whether gathering at home with your immediate household, or virtually with loved ones, we hope you stay safe and connected.
Today we launch our Race Action Group as part of
#InclusionNow
. Our aim is to deliver programming and initiatives to support and raise awareness about the experiences of racially diverse people at McCarthy Tétrault.
We are pleased to partner with
@TD_Canada
to discuss the documentary The Fruit Machine
@TFMfilm
, a film that explores the shameful LGBT Purge from Canada’s civil service. We encourage our community to be part of this important conversation:
#InclusionNow
In the spirit of the holiday season, join us in supporting the
@adollaradayfdn
Suppertime Singalong Series with
@alanthomasdoyle
. Help Canadians get better access to the critical mental health and addictions programs they need.
Thank you to our clients and peers for awarding McCarthy Tétrault Technology Law Firm of the Year at the Chambers Canada Awards and congratulations to all of our lawyers, who continue to keep clients at the centre of everything we do.
Proud to be the lead sponsor of
@RyersonULaw
EDI conference on Legal Practice and Equity on November 2. Join speakers
@NikkiGershbain
and Tzen-Yi Goh for a unique opportunity to explore equity, diversity and inclusion across the legal landscape.
“People of colour can carry an extra stress that not everyone is going to understand or relate to.”
- Associate
@BalaAsma
on the lingering effects of racist encounters
.
@McCarthy_ca
is committed to taking concrete action to advance belonging for all of our people. We are honoured and humbled to have been named one of Canada’s Best
#DiversityEmployers
2021 for the 9th year running:
#InclusionNow