The firm is a proud member of the Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network (LFDIN), a group of Canadian law firms who have agreed to work together to promote diversity and encourage a culture of inclusion in our firms and the broader legal profession, and is a signatory to the LFDIN Statement of Principles.
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:
Sharing ideas for the promotion of diversity and inclusion in connection with recruitment, retention and advancement within law firms
Working with Legal Leaders for Diversity and other general counsel, law departments, business leaders and professional associations in their efforts to advance diversity and inclusion
Supporting outreach programs in law schools and the broader community
Promoting thought leadership and constructive dialogue on issues of diversity and inclusion
Evaluating our efforts
The 2018 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory had named Matthew Norris as an M&A Lawyer to Watch.
The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory is an annual ranking of Canadian lawyers in over 60 practice areas, based on peer review surveys plus personal interviews with senior members of the profession. Details of the Lexpert survey process and ranking criteria can be viewed online here at The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory.
Bill Hearn discusses how regulators are paying attention to the use of social media influencers in online advertising with Canadian Lawyer InHouse Magazine.
In the article “Keeping up with the influencers”, Bill discusses how regulators are paying more attention to the use of social media influencers in online advertising and marketing. According to Bill, “For a number of years, it was the Wild West.” However, that is no longer the case. “The rules are in place. There is no excuse not to disclose.”
Justin Jakubiak named a Litigator to Watch in the 2017 Lexpert US/Canada Cross-Border Litigation Guide.
The Legal US/Canada Cross-Border Guide is an annual ranking of Canadian lawyers in over 60 practice areas, based on peer review surveys plus personal interviews with senior members of the profession. Details of the Lexpert survey process and ranking criteria for the guide can be viewed online here at The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory or at Lexpert.ca
Congratulations to Fogler, Rubinoff Partner Matthew Norris for being selected as a Finalist in Lexpert’s Rising Stars – Leading Lawyers Under 40 competition.
The Rising Stars competition showcases Canadian lawyers that have an outstanding track record of success with complex transactions, contributed to their communities and profession and demonstrated leadership within their law departments. Finalists were also selected for being team players, who demonstrated business acumen and adaptability to change.
Justin Jakubiak has been recognized as a Certified Specialist in Civil Litigation. Justin is one of 285 litigators recognized by the LSO with this designation.
Peter Guselle, shares his perspective with the CBC around the negative impact taxing private corporations will have on small business.
Gary Kissack discusses the success of EDIP Sovereign Wealth Solutions — a roster of advisers working together to provide expertise to help First Nations communities achieve financial independence in the Canadian Lawyer InHouse article “Building Future Wealth for First Nations“
According to David, “If we are truly going to make Remembrance Day meaningful, we also have to remember the soldiers who have come home and who are injured and need help and resources. We need to remember those soldiers who have committed suicide. They may not have died in battle but they are still casualties of the battlefield.”
The Faculty of Social Sciences’ Outstanding Alumni Award is presented annually in recognition of exceptional contributions to the community. The purpose of the award is to recognize Faculty alumni who have enhanced the reputation of their academic unit, of the Faculty and of the University through their outstanding career, public service, community service or academic achievements. The Faculty wishes to demonstrate the pride it has in its alumni all the while providing inspiration to other alumni as well as to current students.
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