Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion

Committed To Diversity

Diverse and inclusive workplaces are happier workplaces, promoting higher levels of employee satisfaction, productivity and profitability. Lerners LLP is committed to the diverse community we serve and strives to promote a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Values Matter

We are committed to promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion throughout the firm regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnic, racial, religious, cultural, or socio-economic background, age, disability, family status, and other differences, as well as the intersection of multiple differences.

We believe that adherence to these values fosters a culture of constructive communication, trust, dignity, loyalty, and respect among all members of the firm and enables us to attract, retain, and promote the best talent and better serve our clients.

We view this as part of our commitment to excellence in all that we do at the firm.

Proud Members of The Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network

Lerners LLP is a proud member of the Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network (LFDIN), which consists of a group of Canadian law firms that have agreed to work together to promote diversity and encourage a culture of inclusion in our firms and the broader legal profession. Diversity and inclusion are core values of LFDIN members. We believe that valuing and enhancing diversity and inclusion will help us attract and retain the best talent and better serve our clients’ needs in an evolving global marketplace. LFDIN members undertake to practice and advance diversity and inclusion by:

  • Sharing ideas for the promotion of diversity and inclusion in connection with recruitment, retention and advancement within law firms;

  • Working with Legal Leaders for Diversity and other general counsel, law departments, business leaders and professional associations in their efforts to advance diversity and inclusion;

  • Supporting outreach programs in law schools and the broader community;

  • Promoting thought leadership and constructive dialogue on issues of diversity and inclusion; and

  • Continuously evaluating our efforts.

Our Diversity and Inclusion Steering Committee

Learn with Lerners Bursary & Mentorship Program

Effective legal representation demands diversity, so we've spearheaded an initiative to address the systemic barriers racialized people experience when entering the legal services profession.

Smiling businesswoman shaking hands with someone across a table in an office setting.
Smiling businesswoman shaking hands with someone across a table in an office setting.
Smiling businesswoman shaking hands with someone across a table in an office setting.