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Bennett Jones LLP - Calgary, Alberta
Diversity & Inclusion
| Please describe your diversity programs and initiatives |
Bennett Jones is a strong supporter of diversity in the workplace and our lawyers and staff are a reflection of Canada's diverse population. We are committed to providing a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. 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.
We are a proud member of the Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network (LFDIN), a network of Canadian law firms that work together to promote diversity and encourage a culture of inclusion in our firms and the broader legal profession. As a member of LFDIN, we practice and advance diversity and inclusion by: - sharing ideas for the promotion of diversity and inclusion in recruitment, retention and advancement; - working with Legal Leaders for Diversity, the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, 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; and - promoting thought leadership and constructive dialogue on issues of diversity and inclusion. We collaborate with, and our lawyers are actively involved in, affinity bar associations such as the South Asian Bar Association, the Canadian Bar Association of Black Lawyers, and the Federation of Asian-Canadian Lawyers. In July 2020, Bennett Jones signed the BlackNorth Initiative Law Firm Pledge, committing to specific actions and targets designed to end anti-Black systemic racism. We are also proud to be a member of the 30% Club of Canada, a community of business leaders committed to meaningful and sustainable gender balance in business leadership. As of January 1, 2024, a woman will be CEO of the Firm. Four of the 11 members of Bennett Jones' Partnership Board of Directors are women and four members are from racial backgrounds other than Caucasian. The Board of Directors is responsible for the overall operation of the firm. Women lead five of our seven offices as managing partners, and two of the three are of racial backgrounds. Bennett Jones' Senior Management team has been run for 19 consecutive years exclusively by women (CAO, CFO, CMO). The team leads the non-lawyer component of the firm, comprising approximately of 600 people. All of the other administrative groups at the firm are led by women. Future Leaders Scholarship Program: We are excited to announce that Bennett Jones established the "Future Leaders in Law Scholarship Program" in 2022. The program provides a $10,000 scholarship to three incoming first-year law students who have a demonstrated interest in business law, and who identify as members of the Indigenous or Black communities, or are amongst the first generation of their immediate family to undertake post-secondary education. Recipients may receive an additional $10,000 for each of their second and third year of law school provided they continue to meet the eligibility criteria. In addition to financial assistance, the Bennett Jones Future Leaders in Law Scholarship Program provides mentorship and career development assistance to the scholarship recipients throughout their law school years. More information regarding this scholarship can be found here: https://www.bennettjones.com/Student-Recruiting/Future-Leaders-in-Law |
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| Students who have questions about EDI initiatives and/or would like to connect with someone with a similar lived experience, please contact |
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| Diversity website: | https://www.bennettjones.com/About-Section/Diversity-and-Inclusion |
| Please list the various initiatives your firm has undertaken related to providing an accessible workplace and barrier free culture for people with disabilities, as well as any information you may be able to share regarding the types accommodations provided. |
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