A Tale of Two Internationally Trained Lawyers on Their Journey to the B.C. Bar In the multicultural landscape of British Columbia, the legal profession reflects the diversity and richness of its population. Globalization has brought a surge of Internationally Trained Lawyers ... Tolu Kolawole & Tiffany Ho
A Different Kind of #MeToo Movement "The legal industry has a problem with sexual harassment.” An uncontroversial statement for any woman in the legal industry. In February 2024, the widely circulated Toronto... Aneka Jiwaji
What are Law Firms Doing to Support Neurodiversity in the Workplace? Neurodiversity in law firms is starting to receive some well-deserved attention, however not enough. I spoke with neurodivergent lawyers about their lived experiences in the legal profession, with... Christine Murray
Why We are Failing at EDI Despite recognition of the importance of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), significant barriers deeply rooted in the structure, culture, and practices in the legal profession continue to... Dimple Kainth
What Role Do Legal Regulators Play in Boosting Diversity? Legal regulators play a fundamental role in shaping the composition and culture of the legal profession, and are uniquely positioned to progress equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives... Jeevyn Dhaliwal, KC
Called to the Bar: Religious Belonging in the Secular Practice of Law My research explores how religious identity shapes legal practice among those practising Canadian Common Law. Most of my data comes from interviews I have conducted across Canada with lawyers, law... Paige Thombs