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This is not an uplifting story. It is, however, an important one to tell. Many still believe that highly skilled women occupying leadership positions in Canada are immune to gender-based discrimination. Sadly, this is not the case. To move the needle, we need to take an honest look at where it currently sits, as disappointed as that may leave us.
...read moreI was asked to write this blog some time ago but hesitated for reasons that were not entirely or immediately clear to me. Reflecting on it, I really think it was because I was afraid to be honest about what it took for me to become a leader in my firm, a firm that undeniably supported me to become part of its management team.
...read moreWhat is “reverse learning” and how can we apply it?
...read moreWe are delighted to announce that Kim Jakeman, QC, co-founder of Life In Law and Harper Grey partner, has been awarded a 2021 Stronger Together Women in Law Leadership Award.
...read moreIf you are new to the Dear LiL blog, I have authored two articles on the subject of pronouns and gender-inclusive language in the office (ICYMI you can read them here and here). The TLDR version: providing people with dignity and respect by using their correct titles and pronouns contributes to a safer space leading to greater inclusivity and assures equal access for everyone. Almost one year to the date of my first post on this subject, and the conversation is as relevant now as it has ever been before.
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