Janet E. Stewart
Partner
Janet 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.