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Jul 21, 2020

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

Raj Anand, WeirFoulds Partner and former chief commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission, sent a letter to the Globe & Mail in response to the July…

Jun 9, 2020

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

Economic insecurity, increased caretaking responsibilities, and domestic violence are just a few examples of how women and young girls are disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The…

May 21, 2020

WeirFoulds to be recognized as a Patron of SickKids for its lifetime giving milestone

WeirFoulds is a proud continued supporter of The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto. Since 2005, the firm and its employees have made numerous donations, and…

May 11, 2020

WeirFoulds lawyers continue the Firm’s longstanding commitment to Pro Bono Ontario during COVID-19

WeirFoulds has long-supported Pro Bono Ontario (PBO), a registered charity with a mandate to bridge the gap between low-income Ontarians who cannot afford a lawyer and lawyers…

Mar 26, 2020

WeirFoulds lawyers start #CommunityOverCOVID movement to donate would-be lunch money to local food bank

While many professionals have started working from home amid the COVID-19 pandemic, local food banks are struggling to keep up with demand. Health Canada has issued a…

Mar 10, 2020

Celebrating IWD 2020: WeirFoulds welcomes The Rt. Hon. Beverley McLachlin and recognizes the efforts of women across the firm

For a second year in a row and in celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD), the WeirFoulds Women Committee invited every person at WeirFoulds to submit a…

Feb 25, 2020

WeirFoulds Women, Girls e-Mentorship and First Generation Network partner for 3rd annual speed mentoring event

On Friday, February 14, 2020, WeirFoulds Women (WFW) hosted its third annual Enrichment Opportunity with Girls e-Mentorship (GEM), a Toronto-based charity that offers a year-long mentorship program…

May 24, 2019

WeirFoulds congratulates Partner Frank Walwyn on receiving a 2019 Law Society Medal

WeirFoulds is thrilled to announce that Partner Frank Walwyn has been awarded a 2019 Law Society Medal (“LSM”) from the Law Society of Ontario. Frank was presented with…

May 21, 2019

WeirFoulds celebrates Asian Heritage Month

WeirFoulds is proud that our people reflect our Canadian identity. As we celebrate Asian Heritage Month in Canada, we look at the many contributions made by East…

Apr 17, 2019

WeirFoulds Women collaborates with Girls e-Mentorship to host its second annual Speed Mentoring event

On Tuesday, April 16, 2019, WeirFoulds Women hosted its second annual Speed Mentoring Enrichment Opportunity with Girls e-Mentorship (“GEM”), a Toronto-based charity, which offers a mentorship program…

Apr 12, 2019

WeirFoulds is recognized as one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers 2019

WeirFoulds is proud to announce that we have been recognized as one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers 2019. Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers is…

Mar 8, 2019

IWD 2019: WeirFoulds celebrates by recognizing contributions across the firm and hosting Olympian Renata Fast

As part of the firm’s celebration of International Women’s Day 2019, the WeirFoulds Women Committee and the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee invited every person at WeirFoulds…

Feb 20, 2019

The WeirFoulds Caribbean Practice Group heats up Bay Street!

On Wednesday, February 13, 2019, the WeirFoulds Caribbean Practice Group hosted its 2nd Annual Caribbean Fête. Frank Walwyn, Nadia Chiesa and Kayla Theeuwen of the Caribbean Practice…

Raj Anand discusses unconscious bias with the Toronto Star

WeirFoulds partner Raj Anand discusses unconscious bias in the article “A frustrating refrain: ‘You don’t look like a lawyer’” published in the February 19, 2019 edition of…

Aug 28, 2018

WeirFoulds is listed in the Canadian Lawyer Inhouse Top 10 Ontario Regional Firms

WeirFoulds LLP is delighted to announce that we have been listed in the Top 10 Ontario Regional Firms feature in the July/August edition of Canadian Lawyer Inhouse…

Jun 11, 2018

WeirFoulds Women Spearheaded a Collaborative Effort with Girls E-Mentorship

WeirFoulds’ Associates Megan Mah and Kayla Theeuwen spearheaded a collaborative effort with Girls E-Mentorship (GEM) to offer an afternoon of speed mentoring to high school girls in…

Apr 24, 2018

Queen’s Law Instagram Takeover

Queen’s Law Instagram Takeover Proud Queen’s Law alumni, WeirFoulds Litigation and Construction Law Associate Sierra Bilyk, chronicles a “day in the life” on Instagram. Queen’s law aims to showcase…

Feb 1, 2018

WeirFoulds continues to support the Black Law Students’ Association of Canada

WeirFoulds is proud to sponsor the 2018 Black Law Students’ Association of Canada (BLSA Canada) Julius Alexander Diversity Moot.

Dec 4, 2017

Raj Anand quoted in the Law Times “inclusion benefits all of us”

The Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC) benchers turned down a motion that would have given conscientious objectors an exemption from adopting and abiding by a statement of principles acknowledging their obligation to promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

Nov 23, 2017

WeirFoulds proudly supports the RODA-OBA Annual Diversity Conference

WeirFoulds is proud to sponsor the Roundtable of Diversity Association’s 3rd Annual Diversity Conference in partnership with the Ontario Bar Association. As a returning gold sponsor, we…