Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Feb 17, 2023

WeirFoulds Hosts King Catering for Black History Month Celebration

On Wednesday, February 15, 2023, WeirFoulds proudly hosted Chef Deon King of King Catering for a Black History Month celebration and culinary experience. As an all-service corporate…

Feb 16, 2023

Change the Narrative – FACL Conference 2023

Partner Daniel Wong will be in attendance at Change the Narrative, the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (FACL) 2023 Annual Conference. The conference this year will be held…

Jan 26, 2023

Leaders in DEI Inaugural Session – Odgers Berndtson

Elizabeth Charles, WeirFoulds’ Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, will take part in the Leaders In DEI Inaugural Session, a webinar hosted by Odgers Berndtson on Wednesday,…

Oct 27, 2022

Ageism in the Workplace – Ontario Bar Association

Partner Megan Mah will serve as the Program co-Chair of Ageism in the Workplace, a comprehensive, webcast-only program held by the Ontario Bar Association on Monday, October…

Jul 6, 2022

WeirFoulds celebrates successful challenge to anti-LGBTQ laws in Antigua and Barbuda

On July 5, 2022, Antigua and Barbuda’s High Court of Justice declared laws which criminalize consensual, private, same-sex intimacy between adults to be unconstitutional. With this landmark…

Mar 10, 2022

Lancaster House’s 2022 Toronto Human Rights and Accommodation Conference

WeirFoulds Partner Daniel Wong will be speaking at at Lancaster House’s 2022 Toronto Human Rights and Accommodation Conference taking place in Toronto from April 20 to 21,…

Mar 1, 2022

WeirFoulds stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine

WeirFoulds stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, those in the surrounding regions, and everyone affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including colleagues and clients in…

Feb 1, 2022

WeirFoulds EDI 2021 Year in Review

As we settle into 2022, our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (“EDI”) Committee is reflecting on its accomplishments in 2021 and setting goals for the upcoming year. Part…

Dec 15, 2021

Raj Anand writes to the editor of The Globe and Mail regarding Quebec’s Bill 21 and the recent dismissal of a teacher for wearing a hijab

Raj Anand, WeirFoulds partner and former Chief Commissioner of Ontario Human Rights Commission wrote a letter to the editor of The Globe and Mail, published on December 15,…

Dec 13, 2021

The Julius Alexander Isaac Moot – Black Law Students’ Association of Canada

WeirFoulds Partner Raj Anand will be participating as a Judge in the Julius Alexander Isaac Moot organized and hosted by the Black Law Students’ Association of Canada…

Nov 10, 2021

Partner Raj Anand receives the 2021 SOAR Medal

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partner Raj Anand has received the 2021 Society of Ontario Adjudicators and Regulators (“SOAR”) Medal. SOAR is a non-government, non-partisan organization…

Oct 6, 2021

2021 Can-Tech Law Annual Conference

Lisa Danay Wallace, Senior Associate in WeirFoulds’ IT and IP Law Practice Group, will be moderating a panel at the 2021 Can-Tech Law Annual Conference. The two…

Oct 1, 2021

WeirFoulds’ Partner Raj Anand assists the Assembly of First Nations in obtaining the Federal Court’s decision in upholding landmark compensation order for First Nations children

On September 29, 2021, one day before the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Federal Court released its 109 page decision in Canada’s attempt to set…

Sep 30, 2021

WeirFoulds marks Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with a two-part educational series

WeirFoulds acknowledges that we practice law on the traditional territory of many Indigenous Nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and…

Aug 23, 2021

20th Annual Charter Conference – The Canadian Bar Association

Megan Mah, Senior Associate in WeirFoulds’ Employment Law group will be chairing the 20th Annual Charter Conference being hosted by the Canadian Bar Association on October 5,…

Aug 16, 2021

Exploring Unconscious Bias, Raising Awareness and Cultural Sensitivity – OBA’s Foundations in Adjudicative Tribunal Competencies: Certificate Program

Megan Mah, Senior Associate in WeirFoulds’ Employment Law Group, will be Chairing the Ontario Bar Association’s panel “Exploring Unconscious Bias, Raising Awareness and Cultural Sensitivity” on Wednesday,…

Jun 22, 2021

WeirFoulds stands with the Muslim community and condemns Islamophobia

Earlier this month, four members of the Afzaal family were tragically killed, and another seriously injured, in London, Ontario, when they were struck by a driver, who…

Jun 8, 2021

WeirFoulds mourns the loss of 215 Indigenous children

Last week’s discovery of the remains of 215 children, at the site of the former Kamloops Residential School in the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc territory, British Columbia, is…

May 19, 2021

WeirFoulds collaborates with Zero11Zero, CCNC-SJ and Myseum of Toronto to hold virtual event

In celebration of Asian Heritage Month 2021, WeirFoulds LLP (“WeirFoulds”) is pleased to announce that they, in collaboration with Zero11Zero/Iron Bay Media, Chinese Canadian National Council for…

May 18, 2021

Food That Touches the Heart: Re-Orienting Asian Food

In Celebration of Asian Heritage Month 2021, WeirFoulds is excited to collaborate with ZERO11ZERO/Iron Bay Media, Chinese Canadian National Council for Social Justice (“CCNC-SJ”) and Myseum of…

May 12, 2021

WeirFoulds kicks off Asian Heritage Month 2021 with an educational webinar, “Not Your Model Minority: The Problem with Asian Stereotypes”

The month of May is an opportunity for all Canadians to learn about the many achievements and contributions of Asian Canadians. The theme for this year’s Asian…

Apr 26, 2021

Raj Anand provides comment to The Hill Times on the need for widespread gender-neutral language in federal policy and legislation

WeirFoulds partner Raj Anand provided comment to Alice Chen of The Hill Times in an article published on April 21, 2021, on the need for widespread gender-neutral…

Apr 23, 2021

The Lawyers Daily reports on the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s 60th anniversary celebrations featuring Raj Anand

WeirFoulds Partner and former Chief Commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) Raj Anand was interviewed by the OHRC as part of its 60th anniversary celebrations…

Apr 9, 2021

WeirFoulds LLP Stands Against Anti-Asian Racism

Over the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has been, and continues to be, challenging for all of us. However, we acknowledge the Asian community, including our Asian…

Feb 23, 2021

WeirFoulds employment lawyer Megan Mah recognized as 2021 FACL Young Lawyer of the Year

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Megan Mah, associate of our Employment Law Practice Group, is the recipient of the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers’ (FACL) Ontario…

Feb 5, 2021

WeirFoulds launches Anti-Black Racism education series in celebration of Black History Month

On February 1, 2021, WeirFoulds’ Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (“EDI”) Committee launched an Anti-Black Racism education series in celebration of Black History Month. Open to all members…

Feb 1, 2021

Raj Anand discusses the decline of the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal under the Ford Government in the Globe & Mail

Raj Anand, WeirFoulds partner and former Chief Commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission, collaborated with Kathy Laird and Ron Ellis, QC, on an opinion piece that…

Jan 28, 2021

WeirFoulds introduces extended Mental Health Support Coverage

As we start a new year and as the pandemic continues, it is increasingly difficult to continue to feel connected as we manoeuvre through the day-to-day challenges…

Jan 5, 2021

Featured in The Globe and Mail: Frank Walwyn’s reflections on his own success as Black Lives Matter protests swept the world last year

Frank Walwyn, Partner at WeirFoulds LLP was featured in The Globe and Mail’s article of January 4, 2021 titled, “Are the Walwyns change leaders or exceptions in…

Nov 26, 2020

Raj Anand discusses Tribunal Watch Ontario’s alarm on the politicization of senior appointments to Tribunals Ontario, in The Lawyers Daily Magazine

Raj Anand, WeirFoulds partner and longstanding member of the Law Society Tribunal and Gary Yee (previous chair of three Ontario tribunals), discuss the concerns raised by Tribunal…

Nov 2, 2020

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Change the Narrative – FACL Conference 2023

Leaders in DEI Inaugural Session – Odgers Berndtson

Ageism in the Workplace – Ontario Bar Association

Lancaster House’s 2022 Toronto Human Rights and Accommodation Conference

WeirFoulds stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine

WeirFoulds EDI 2021 Year in Review

The Julius Alexander Isaac Moot – Black Law Students’ Association of Canada

2021 Can-Tech Law Annual Conference

WeirFoulds marks Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with a two-part educational series

20th Annual Charter Conference – The Canadian Bar Association

Exploring Unconscious Bias, Raising Awareness and Cultural Sensitivity – OBA’s Foundations in Adjudicative Tribunal Competencies: Certificate Program

WeirFoulds stands with the Muslim community and condemns Islamophobia

WeirFoulds mourns the loss of 215 Indigenous children

WeirFoulds collaborates with Zero11Zero, CCNC-SJ and Myseum of Toronto to hold virtual event

Food That Touches the Heart: Re-Orienting Asian Food

WeirFoulds introduces extended Mental Health Support Coverage

Press Freedom & Land Defence – JHR Indigenous Media Talks

For Women in Law: A Conversation for Building Resiliency as a Foundation for Perseverance – SCG Legal

Fireside Chat with Law Firm Diversity Professionals – SCG Legal

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WeirFoulds Hosts King Catering for Black History Month Celebration

Change the Narrative – FACL Conference 2023

Leaders in DEI Inaugural Session – Odgers Berndtson

Ageism in the Workplace – Ontario Bar Association

WeirFoulds celebrates successful challenge to anti-LGBTQ laws in Antigua and Barbuda

Lancaster House’s 2022 Toronto Human Rights and Accommodation Conference

WeirFoulds stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine

WeirFoulds EDI 2021 Year in Review

Raj Anand writes to the editor of The Globe and Mail regarding Quebec’s Bill 21 and the recent dismissal of a teacher for wearing a hijab

The Julius Alexander Isaac Moot – Black Law Students’ Association of Canada

Partner Raj Anand receives the 2021 SOAR Medal

2021 Can-Tech Law Annual Conference

WeirFoulds’ Partner Raj Anand assists the Assembly of First Nations in obtaining the Federal Court’s decision in upholding landmark compensation order for First Nations children

WeirFoulds marks Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with a two-part educational series

20th Annual Charter Conference – The Canadian Bar Association

Exploring Unconscious Bias, Raising Awareness and Cultural Sensitivity – OBA’s Foundations in Adjudicative Tribunal Competencies: Certificate Program

WeirFoulds stands with the Muslim community and condemns Islamophobia

WeirFoulds mourns the loss of 215 Indigenous children

WeirFoulds collaborates with Zero11Zero, CCNC-SJ and Myseum of Toronto to hold virtual event

Food That Touches the Heart: Re-Orienting Asian Food

WeirFoulds kicks off Asian Heritage Month 2021 with an educational webinar, “Not Your Model Minority: The Problem with Asian Stereotypes”

Raj Anand provides comment to The Hill Times on the need for widespread gender-neutral language in federal policy and legislation

The Lawyers Daily reports on the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s 60th anniversary celebrations featuring Raj Anand

WeirFoulds LLP Stands Against Anti-Asian Racism

WeirFoulds employment lawyer Megan Mah recognized as 2021 FACL Young Lawyer of the Year

WeirFoulds launches Anti-Black Racism education series in celebration of Black History Month

Raj Anand discusses the decline of the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal under the Ford Government in the Globe & Mail

WeirFoulds introduces extended Mental Health Support Coverage

Featured in The Globe and Mail: Frank Walwyn’s reflections on his own success as Black Lives Matter protests swept the world last year

Raj Anand discusses Tribunal Watch Ontario’s alarm on the politicization of senior appointments to Tribunals Ontario, in The Lawyers Daily Magazine

Press Freedom & Land Defence – JHR Indigenous Media Talks

For Women in Law: A Conversation for Building Resiliency as a Foundation for Perseverance – SCG Legal

Fireside Chat with Law Firm Diversity Professionals – SCG Legal

Raj Anand responds to Globe & Mail opinion piece on the 2020 anti-racism movement

WeirFoulds’ Lisa Borsook joins The Prosperity Project to help stop COVID-19 from setting back Canadian women

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