Breaking the Golden Handcuffs: Simar Anand's Journey to Authentic Living
After a day of providing strategic legal counsel to his clients, Simar Anand doesn’t just clock out. Instead, he steps into a completely different role—as the executive chef and owner of Resto Darbar, a cherished Montreal institution founded by his late father.
Client Highlight: Youth Assisting Youth is Empowering the Next Generation
Today, we're excited to highlight Youth Assisting Youth (YAY), a remarkable non-profit organization with a 47-year legacy of transforming young lives through mentorship and volunteerism across the City of Toronto and York Region.
Lawyer Well-Being Week: Daily Reminders to Help Manage Stress as a Lawyer
While everyone manages mental health differently and should explore what works for them, in the spirit of Lawyer Well-Being Week, here are a few easy and holistic methods for stress management.
International Women's Day 2024: A Webinar Highlighting the Challenges and Triumphs of Working Moms
As a proud woman-led law firm, we eagerly anticipate celebrating International Women's Day on March 8th. But our celebration doesn't stop there! We're extending the festivities with a webinar titled "Understanding & Overcoming the Maternal Wall" on March 20th.
Should Your Business Outsource Compliance Services?
In today's cutthroat business landscape, compliance is not just an obligation - it's a game-changer. While many businesses choose to hire an in-house compliance officer to tackle these responsibilities, there is a more innovative and effective approach: outsourcing compliance.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Resources for Supporting Indigenous Peoples
By recognizing the past and engaging in dialogue, we can strive for healing, justice, and reconciliation. Let us wear orange shirts with hope, understanding that by acknowledging and respecting the experiences of Indigenous peoples, we can work towards a more equitable future for them.
AI Risks: Protecting Your Business and Customers
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly popular among businesses of all sizes in recent years. However, with this technology comes risks and challenges that business owners must be aware of to ensure they are compliant with regulations and protect their customers' data.
PEOPLE: The Key to Any Successful Department or Company
In today's high-turnover job market, investing in your team is crucial for long-term success.
Tips on Building A World-Class In-House Legal Department
As a new or independent General Counsel, building a strong legal department can be a daunting task. However, with the right approach, it is possible to establish a successful and effective team.
Pronouns in the Workplace
As we celebrated and honoured the LGBTQ+ community in June, it's important to reflect on how we can create a more inclusive workplace for everyone. One aspect of this is using correct pronouns for our coworkers.
Celebrating Julia Shin Doi's Appointment to Superior Court of Justice of Ontario
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and we're excited to celebrate the appointment of Julia Shin Doi to the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario. Shin Doi is a respected lawyer with over 25 years of experience, and she's the first Asian-Canadian woman appointed to the bench in Ontario.
Breaking Barriers: How CLEW is Empowering Young Women and Transforming Communities
Education is not only a means to a better future, but a beacon of hope that can transform lives, communities, and even entire countries. However, for numerous women and girls residing in rural Cambodia who dream of pursuing a career in law, this hope has been out of reach because of systemic barriers. That is until 2008, when CLEW (Cambodian Legal Education for Women), a registered Canadian charity, stepped in.
LIHDC Agent of Change Spotlight: Zubdah Ahmad
This month, we are highlighting the impressive work of Zubdah Ahmad, an in-house lawyer who is not only a skilled legal professional, but also an active global citizen and agent of change.
5 Actionable Steps for Fostering EDI in the Workplace
From civil rights to women’s liberation movements, and many other leaps and bounds in between, there’s no doubt that we’ve made significant strides towards more equity and inclusion as a society. However, there is still much work to be done.
Black Excellence in Law: Stories of Resilience and Triumph
As we continue the fight for a better world, we want to take a moment to reflect on the inspirational figures and moments in history that have broken down important societal barriers and paved the way for generations to come.
Maximizing In-House Effectiveness: Setting the 2023 Agenda
LawyersInHouse.com has compiled a list of in-house legal trends for 2023 that legal departments can expect and implement for the new year.
New Year, New Focus: 4 Essential Leadership Strategies for Success
The new year is a time for reflection and growth, especially considering the difficulties leaders faced in the last few years. We've assembled four key leadership concepts to help you excel in 2023.
2022 In Review
This year, LIHDC turned 3, and with that we had the pleasure of reaching many milestones.
Artificial Intelligence and Intellectual Property – What are the legal concerns?
AI generated art, written content, and more have been the latest craze on social media, but it raises some legal issues.
'Tis the Season for Giving!
In the spirit of the holidays, we encourage you to give back to your community and those in need. It is important to keep others in mind and think of ways we can uplift others.