McMillan Wins the First Ontario Law Firm Leadership Award from Women in Law Leadership
News March 6, 2024
TORONTO, March 6, 2024 – McMillan is thrilled to be the first firm to receive the Ontario Law Firm Leadership Award from Women in Law Leadership (WILL) named at recognizing a law firm’s inclusion of women lawyers as practitioners.
This award recognizes McMillan’s success in enacting programs and initiatives in supporting women’s lawyers at every step of their careers as well as promoting women’s leadership in the legal and business communities. Lindsay Lorimer, McMillan’s partner liaison on gender parity matters, says, “the firm’s commitment to gender parity is ingrained in our practices and initiatives, ensuring a supportive environment where everyone can contribute and deliver the innovative business solutions we are known for.”
Tim Murphy, McMillan’s CEO, also weighed in on the firm’s most recent award. “Promoting women leadership in law is central to our strategic plan and critical to evolving our business with the clients we serve. We know that clients’ needs are complex and require more than just legal solutions, and gender equity is essential for us to deliver exceptional client service which business leaders depend on to stay ahead” he said.
Indeed, the firm’s Gender Parity Initiative has brought life progressive policies and resources to foster leadership and business development opportunities. McMillan is proud of our leading women lawyers and is confident that, thanks to their efforts, there is room for more.
About McMillan
McMillan is a leading business law firm focused on offering the sector expertise and practical business advice today’s leaders need to stay ahead. With offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, and Montréal, McMillan provides exceptional industry insights in transportation, technology and technology transactions, infrastructure and construction, and natural resources and energy. Whether it’s a cross-border transaction, a complicated private equity deal, complex real estate financing, or a bet-the-company lawsuit or regulatory dispute, McMillan has the expertise leaders need to grow and succeed in Canada and internationally. Visit www.mcmillan.ca
About WILL
Women in Law Leadership is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to celebrating and advancing women in law through recognition and education. Its roots date back to 2009 with the creation of the Women in Law Leadership Awards, co-founded by The Counsel Network and the Association of Women Lawyers. Since then, the organization has expanded the WILL Awards across the country and has created an education certification program for women lawyers. Visit www.womeninlawleadership.ca