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Aird & Berlis LLP - Toronto, Ontario
Diversity & Inclusion
| Please describe your diversity programs and initiatives |
We strive to have a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and that fosters a sense of belonging.
We promote diversity and inclusion through our culture, practices and community partnerships. We endeavour to empower and to create change through education, resources and activities that recognize and celebrate our diversity as well as our common bonds. The firm’s Diversity and Inclusion (“D&I”) Committee works to foster and maintain a diverse and inclusive workplace through a broad range of activities, including internal and external events, complimentary webinars, firm sponsorships, policy development, training and resources. In the recruitment, retention and advancement of our people, we strive to eliminate barriers and to ensure equality of opportunity for every member of our firm. For information on our D&I efforts, please see our website: https://www.airdberlis.com/who-we-are/diversity-inclusion#initiatives Aird & Berlis LLP was recently recognized by Chambers Global for advancing diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the legal profession. At the 2022 Chambers Diversity & Inclusion Awards, Aird & Berlis LLP was named “Outstanding Canadian Firm of the Year.” |
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Diversity Contact Information |
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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 |
Ari Blicker (Vice-Chair, Diversity & Inclusion Committee), [email protected] |
| Diversity website: | https://www.airdberlis.com/who-we-are/diversity-inclusion#initiatives |
| 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. |
Accessibility for Prospective Employees and Employees:
Aird & Berlis LLP has implemented an Employment Standards Policy in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. The firm is committed to: • ensuring that people with disabilities have the same opportunity of access to employment opportunities and related services as do all prospective employees and employees; and • meeting the accessibility needs of people with disabilities, in a timely manner, in its human resources practices, processes, policies and procedures and employment related services. The firm works with firm members with disabilities to develop and document individual accommodation plans, which set out the accommodations that are needed to make their jobs accessible (e.g., text-to-speech software, modified job responsibilities, graduated return to work following medical leave). Accessibility for Prospective Clients, Clients and Other Third Parties: Aird & Berlis LLP has implemented a Customer Service Policy for the Provision of Goods and Services To People with Disabilities, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. The firm is committed to eliminating obstacles faced by clients who have disabilities, and to ensuring that our services are provided in a manner that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities (e.g., integrating text-to-speech audio files in client newsletters, and captioning for firm webinars). |
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