Headshot of Janet Stewart.
Headshot of Janet Stewart.
Headshot of Janet Stewart.
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Janet E. Stewart

Partner

Jane works in wills and estates in our London office. She has received numerous honours for her work, including honorary Doctor of Laws degrees, the Order of Ontario, and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.

Areas of Expertise

  • Estate Administration

  • Planned Giving

  • Powers of Attorney

  • Trusts and Wills

Education

  • Admitted to Ontario Bar (1969)

  • Bachelor of Laws, Osgoode Hall (1967)

  • Bachelor of Arts, Trinity College, University of Toronto (1964)

Education

  • Admitted to Ontario Bar (1969)

  • Bachelor of Laws, Osgoode Hall (1967)

  • Bachelor of Arts, Trinity College, University of Toronto (1964)

Education

  • Admitted to Ontario Bar (1969)

  • Bachelor of Laws, Osgoode Hall (1967)

  • Bachelor of Arts, Trinity College, University of Toronto (1964)

Awards and Recognitions

  • Honorary Doctor of Laws, Western University (2021)

  • Woman of Excellence - Outstanding Achievement Award (2019)

  • Honorary Doctor of Laws, Law Society Ontario (2015)

  • St. Mildred’s- Lightbourn School Outstanding Alumna Award (2013)

  • Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers (2013)

  • Lexpert Zenith Award (2012)

  • The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012)

  • Order of Ontario (2009)

  • Lexpert Zenith Award (2009)

  • Cliff Hall Alumni Award, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada (2005)

  • Huron University College Medal of Distinction (2004)

  • The Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal (2003)

  • Law Society Medal (2001)

  • The Women’s Law Association of Ontario President’s Award (2000)

  • Parkwood Hospital Tribute Award (2000)

  • The Law Society of Upper Canada’s Bi-Centennial Award of Merit (1997)

  • YM-YWCA Woman of Distinction (1993)

  • Commemorative Medal for the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada (1993)

  • Appointed Queen’s Counsel (1985)

  • Outstanding Young Londoner (1978)

Awards and Recognitions

  • Honorary Doctor of Laws, Western University (2021)

  • Woman of Excellence - Outstanding Achievement Award (2019)

  • Honorary Doctor of Laws, Law Society Ontario (2015)

  • St. Mildred’s- Lightbourn School Outstanding Alumna Award (2013)

  • Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers (2013)

  • Lexpert Zenith Award (2012)

  • The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012)

  • Order of Ontario (2009)

  • Lexpert Zenith Award (2009)

  • Cliff Hall Alumni Award, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada (2005)

  • Huron University College Medal of Distinction (2004)

  • The Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal (2003)

  • Law Society Medal (2001)

  • The Women’s Law Association of Ontario President’s Award (2000)

  • Parkwood Hospital Tribute Award (2000)

  • The Law Society of Upper Canada’s Bi-Centennial Award of Merit (1997)

  • YM-YWCA Woman of Distinction (1993)

  • Commemorative Medal for the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada (1993)

  • Appointed Queen’s Counsel (1985)

  • Outstanding Young Londoner (1978)

Awards and Recognitions

  • Honorary Doctor of Laws, Western University (2021)

  • Woman of Excellence - Outstanding Achievement Award (2019)

  • Honorary Doctor of Laws, Law Society Ontario (2015)

  • St. Mildred’s- Lightbourn School Outstanding Alumna Award (2013)

  • Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers (2013)

  • Lexpert Zenith Award (2012)

  • The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012)

  • Order of Ontario (2009)

  • Lexpert Zenith Award (2009)

  • Cliff Hall Alumni Award, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada (2005)

  • Huron University College Medal of Distinction (2004)

  • The Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal (2003)

  • Law Society Medal (2001)

  • The Women’s Law Association of Ontario President’s Award (2000)

  • Parkwood Hospital Tribute Award (2000)

  • The Law Society of Upper Canada’s Bi-Centennial Award of Merit (1997)

  • YM-YWCA Woman of Distinction (1993)

  • Commemorative Medal for the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada (1993)

  • Appointed Queen’s Counsel (1985)

  • Outstanding Young Londoner (1978)

Memberships

  • Member, Counsellor Club, London Health Sciences Foundation

  • Honorary Lifetime Member, Corporation of Huron University College, Western University

  • Member, Advisory Council, London Community Foundation

Memberships

  • Member, Counsellor Club, London Health Sciences Foundation

  • Honorary Lifetime Member, Corporation of Huron University College, Western University

  • Member, Advisory Council, London Community Foundation

Memberships

  • Member, Counsellor Club, London Health Sciences Foundation

  • Honorary Lifetime Member, Corporation of Huron University College, Western University

  • Member, Advisory Council, London Community Foundation

Reach Out

Everyone at Lerners is committed to ensuring your matters are addressed with the attention and care you expect.

Reach Out

Everyone at Lerners is committed to ensuring your matters are addressed with the attention and care you expect.

Reach Out

Everyone at Lerners is committed to ensuring your matters are addressed with the attention and care you expect.