Description
Lerners LLP
Director of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA) Initiatives
Location: London/Toronto (Hybrid)
The land on which Lerners operates and their offices are located is the traditional territory of the Anishinabek, Haudenosaunee, the Chippewa, the Attawandaron, the Lūnaapéewak, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, the Huron Wendat peoples, the Odawa, and Myaamia people. These lands are now home to diverse Indigenous peoples, including the First Nations, the Métis, and the Inuit. Lerners is dedicated to incorporating Indigenous knowledge and principles of reconciliation into their work and to supporting Indigenous communities in their pursuit of justice and self-determination.
Lerners LLP is a leading full-service Canadian law firm with more than 130 lawyers across offices in London, Toronto, Strathroy, and the Waterloo Region. With a legacy spanning nearly a century, the firm is widely recognized for legal excellence, a deeply collaborative culture, and a commitment to client-focused solutions grounded in integrity, respect, and community engagement.
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (IDEA) are core values at Lerners, shaping how the firm recruits, develops, and supports its people, and how it contributes to the broader legal profession. The firm is a proud member of the Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network (LFDIN) and champions initiatives that reduce barriers in law, including bursaries and mentorship programs for racialized students.
It is within this context that Lerners invites nominations and applications for the role of Director, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA) Initiatives—a leadership position that will have an indelible impact on the future culture, governance, and talent experience of the firm.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), applicants living with a disability will be provided with accommodation throughout the search process. Should accommodations be required, please make Urmilla Mahabirsingh aware by emailing umahabirsingh@bessearch.com.
BES is deeply grateful to all who express interest in this opportunity and recognize the time and effort that goes into submitting an expression of interest. While only those most closely aligned with the position requirements will be contacted for an interview, all applications are reviewed with thoughtfulness and will receive correspondence from the firm as part of our commitment to delivering a respectful and inclusive candidate experience.
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