Lerners traces its roots to 1929, when Mayer Lerner established the firm in London, Ontario—at a time when the city’s Jewish community was still very small. Following the Second World War, Mayer was joined by his brother, Sam Lerner, and together they built a practice defined by perseverance, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to serving clients.

From those early beginnings, Lerners has grown into one of Ontario’s leading full-service law firms, while never losing sight of the values of resilience and determination that shaped its foundation. In 1991, the firm made history by becoming the first law firm in Ontario to appoint a female managing partner, Janet Stewart, a milestone that reflected its longstanding commitment to leadership and progress within the legal profession.

We believe our workplace should reflect the world we serve. Our commitment to DEI guides our recruitment practices, community outreach, and the internal education we provide to members of the firm. We strive to:

• Break down barriers to entry into the legal profession.

• Promote inclusive hiring and promotion practices.

• Celebrate diverse backgrounds, identities, and perspectives.

We welcome applications from women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity and/or gender expression. We are committed to ensuring that each individual will have genuine, open and unhindered access to employment opportunities. 

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources.

Knowing that diverse teams create better outcomes for our clients, we're dedicated to promoting equity across the legal community.