OBA Young Lawyers Division PROGRAM | Original Program Date: April 4, 2019

While the proportion of lawyers from equity-seeking groups in the Ontario legal profession has increased, many choose to pursue careers outside of law firms and are less likely to become partners or hold other leadership positions.

What are the challenges experienced by junior lawyers from equity-seeking groups in recruitment and advancement? How can law firms attract, recruit and retain diverse lawyers? What can you do to address discrimination, harassment, and exclusion in the workplace? How can you be a leader in promoting equity and diversity in the legal profession?

Join the OBA’s Young Lawyers Division in a riveting, interactive discussion on hot-topic issues surrounding diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. Hear from young lawyers and leaders in student and associate recruitment, diversity coaching, and discrimination and harassment. The event hopes to encourage dialogue among young lawyers on topics related to diversity and inclusion, and equip attendees with the tools to tackle challenges in the legal profession unique to more junior members of the bar.

PROGRAM CHAIRS

Mandy Ng, Loopstra Nixon LLP
Nida Sohani, Gaertner Baron Professional Corporation

PROGRAM SPEAKERS

Dana Lue, Ricketts Harris LLP
Atrisha S. Lewis, McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Shara N. Roy, Lenczner Slaght Royce Smith Griffin LLP
Naveen Mehta, General Counsel | Director of Human Rights, Equity & Diversity United Food and Commercial Workers Canada
Lai-King Hum, Hum Law Firm