Past President @obalawyers. Workplace Lawyer. Voted Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada 2020. she/her. Personal Account.
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2 Nov 2021
My legal career has afforded me the opportunity to tackle complex diversity & inclusion challenges facing employers and boards. It has been fullfillng and rewarding. So I'm happy to share that I will join @McCarthy_ca as their Chief Inclusion Officer in January. 1/3
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20 Sep 2024
“Start the car!!!” Looking forward to seeing everyone in Muskoka this weekend! The OBA staff always go above and beyond for this retreat, so I know we are in for a great time reconnecting and learning together.
13 Sep 2024
Next weekend, grow your referral network, take part in expert-led CPD sessions tailored for solicitors in solo and small firm practices, and enjoy the beauty of Muskoka in autumn at the OBA's third annual Ontario Legal Conference and Retreat. Register now! cbapd.org/details_en.aspx?id…
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4 Aug 2024
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“Yes I’m from Saint Lucia. You know, where the fastest woman in the world Julien Alfred is from? Most Nobel laureates per capita? World’s only drive-in volcano?”
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4 Aug 2024
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3 Aug 2024
Them : Where you from ??
Me : Julien Alfred Olympic Gold medal that beat Sha’carri Richardson St Lucia
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4 Aug 2024
🥇🥇🥇🥇🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨!!!!!!!!!!
3 Aug 2024
Saint Lucia's first ever Olympic champion, and it's the women's 100m.
It doesn't get better than this. 🇱🇨❤️
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1 Aug 2024
Black communities jump up, play mass, and celebrate this weekend for freedoms that were hard won by the Bar, Bench and community. Happy #EmancipationDay everyone!! #InclusionNow
1 Aug 2024
We commemorate #EmancipationDay, marking the abolition of slavery across the British Empire, including Canada, on August 1, 1834. We celebrate the resilience and achievements of Black Canadians and reaffirm our commitment to combat anti-Black racism.
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1 Aug 2024
On Emancipation Day, the OBA honours the courage of those in the Black community who led the fight to abolish slavery. We commit ourselves to working to help end anti-Black racism as we come together to build a more fair and equal society.
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Charlene Theodore retweeted
17 Jul 2024
With Pride Season 🌈 underway, our leaders, Catherine Samuel and Sol Mckenzie, reflect on why showing our #Pride is so important. Through collective action, we can continue to build a more inclusive profession and communities.
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Charlene Theodore retweeted
19 Jul 2024
Nice feature on Thomas Conway, Abdalla Barqawi, and Mohammed Elshafie of @conwayllpsrl, who were recently recognized by the Ontario Bar Association for setting the bar for accommodation and creating a space where all lawyers can thrive. lawtimesnews.com/practice-ar…
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Charlene Theodore retweeted
19 Jul 2024
Happy Friday, @OBAlawyers members!
No guest at next Tuesday's drop-in Office Hours. Instead we'll be discussing the proliferation of generative AI tools and features, with a focus on figuring out which ones to use for what purpose.
Registration link and videos of past sessions available here: oba.org/Professional-Develop…
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2 Jul 2024
Well said. Congratulations @mcdermottkellym !
2 Jul 2024
New in JUST. President's Message: Room for missteps, not standstill, on route to accommodation and inclusion. oba.org/JUST/At_The_OBA_List…
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11 Jun 2024
To mark National AccessAbility Week, we were honoured to welcome former Humboldt Broncos Ryan Straschnitzki to share his journey, and why creating accessible spaces should be a priority for all organizations and people.
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Charlene Theodore retweeted
10 Jun 2024
#Pride2024 | We’re celebrating our 2SLGBTQ community – together, we can build safe and inclusive communities. Thank you to @McCarthy_ca, whose #InclusionNow investment helps fund @The519 programming, to serve youth and adults.
Learn more: bit.ly/4351tug
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Charlene Theodore retweeted
7 Jun 2024
ICYMI. Ontario Bar Association Launches Novel AI Initiative to Boost Use in Everyday Practice
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5 May 2024
Today is #RedDressDay - a day to honour the memory & lives of the 4000 Indigenous women, girls & Two-Spirit people who have been murdered or gone missing in Canada. We encourage all to review the report from the National Inquiry into MMIWG. ow.ly/o6eX50RwFgm
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Charlene Theodore retweeted
25 Apr 2024
Discover the journey of Rumana Monzur – a lawyer who survived a life-altering act of domestic violence and now advocates for women and persons living with disabilities. Join us on May 27 as she and the author talk about this inspiring story. cbapd.org/details_en.aspx?id…
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Charlene Theodore retweeted
26 Apr 2024
With the federal government announcing on April 16 its intention to introduce framework legislation to implement an open-banking system, it’s crucial for lawyers to understand the fundamentals, regulatory landscape, challenges and opportunities presented. cbapd.org/details_en.aspx?id…
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Charlene Theodore retweeted
26 Apr 2024
Join us at The Pearl, one of Toronto’s newest venues, for this unique and popular social event. Don't miss this year's keynote speaker Justice Mahmud Jamal of the SCC, as well as the presentation of the Heather McArthur Memorial Young Lawyers Award. cbapd.org/details_en.aspx?id…
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16 Apr 2024
Join us for this unique program designed to help junior lawyers navigate the hierarchical culture found in many legal organizations. Get realistic advice and guidance from seasoned practitioners about advocating for yourself. cbapd.org/details_en.aspx?id…
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10 Apr 2024
Thrilled to see Shawna Paris-Hoyte begin her role as Executive Director of the African Nova Scotian Justice Institute. Her leadership is set to drive change for African Nova Scotians. #ANJI #BlackHistory365 CVSoci.al/pB4bFd1J?cv=171277…
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