Client Highlight: Youth Assisting Youth is Empowering the Next Generation

Our law firm takes pride in supporting clients who make a significant impact on our community. 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. Introducing Youth Assisting Youth (YAY) Born… Continue Reading Client Highlight: Youth Assisting Youth is Empowering the Next Generation

Lawyer Well-Being Week: Daily Reminders to Help Manage Stress as a Lawyer

By: Sumer Jafri, Junior Legal Counsel at LawyersInHouse.com   It is common knowledge that law is one of the most mentally straining professions in the world. I remember the first day of orientation in law school – we had a presentation about the prevalence of alcoholism, substance abuse, and suicide among lawyers, and how to… Continue Reading Lawyer Well-Being Week: Daily Reminders to Help Manage Stress as a Lawyer

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, from 12PM – 1:30PM EDT – Secure your spot today! The “Maternal Wall” metaphor represents the… Continue Reading International Women’s Day 2024: A Webinar Highlighting the Challenges and Triumphs of Working Moms

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. In this blog, we will delve into the extraordinary advantages that outsourcing compliance brings, showcasing its… Continue Reading Should Your Business Outsource Compliance Services?

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Resources for Supporting Indigenous Peoples

On September 30th, Canada observes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. It is a day dedicated to remembering and honouring the experiences of Indigenous peoples who have been affected by the legacy of Indian Residential Schools. People wear orange shirts to honour the children who survived Canada’s Indian… Continue Reading National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Resources for Supporting Indigenous Peoples

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. In this blog post, we will discuss the risks your business may face… Continue Reading AI Risks: Protecting Your Business and Customers

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. We recently sat down with the highly experienced Caroline Fremont, LIHDC’s new Director of Lawyer and Client Services, to chat about this very topic. Caroline stressed the importance of well-being and human connection in the legal industry and shared ways in… Continue Reading PEOPLE: The Key to Any Successful Department or Company

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. Here are some tips to help you build a strong legal department: Define your goals and objectives: Before you start hiring, take the… Continue Reading Tips on Building A World-Class In-House Legal Department

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. Her appointment is… Continue Reading Celebrating Julia Shin Doi’s Appointment to Superior Court of Justice of Ontario