Equity in Action Scenario: Client seeking Services
Amina Khan is a 32-year-old Canadian-born Muslim woman who wears a hijab. She has retained your law firm to assist with a workplace discrimination matter.
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Amina Khan is a 32-year-old Canadian-born Muslim woman who wears a hijab. She has retained your law firm to assist with a workplace discrimination matter.
Review the NSBS answers from our last Equity in Action Scenario: Hiring a New Lawyer. Learn more about how to support diverse hiring practices.
A rapidly growing medium-sized law firm’s litigation department plans to hire a lawyer recently called to the Bar. The job posting expresses preference for experience in private practice, experience in litigation, and ability to fit within their “work culture,” though this is not defined.
Scenario: A mid-sized law firm is onboarding a new client who is a person with a physical disability and whose first language is not English.
A coalition of Canadian law societies has launched “Ours to Protect”— a national campaign aimed at raising awareness about the importance of the rule of law and addressing the threats that face it.
Thank you to all those who attended our inaugural NSBS Discuss session last Wednesday, exploring the Society’s support on 2SLGBTQ+ issues.