As part of our efforts to honour Black History Month, Fasken invites you to a fireside chat featuring Dr. Kofi Hope, Senior Fellow (Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy), Doctorate in Politics from Oxford University, Rhodes Scholar and CEO & Co-Founder, Monumental, for a discussion on cultivating successful, diverse and inclusive teams. This event will be held in Fasken’s Toronto office and online on Wednesday, February 26th from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET, followed by a 15-minute Q&A.
This event is hosted in association with the Fasken Black Collective.
The discussion will include:
- Insights into the importance of active listening and cultural awareness in building trust and valuing all voices.
- The significance of authentic, inclusive leadership, and fostering shared values for meaningful inclusion.
- Actionable steps for firms to create equitable environments, and pathways to create lasting change.
Guest Speaker
- Dr. Kofi Hope, Senior Fellow (Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy), Doctorate in Politics from Oxford University, Rhodes Scholar and CEO & Co-Founder, Monumental
Fasken Moderators
- Andrew Nunes , Partner & Co-Leader of the Technology, Media and Telecommunications group | Founding member of the Fasken Black Collective
- Summer Lewis, Associate & Technology and Privacy groups | Member of the Fasken Black Collective
Agenda
- 11:30 am ET Registration and lunch for in-person attendees
- 11:50 am ET Webinar registration opens
- 8:50 am PT
- 9:50 am MT
- 12:00 - 1:15 pm ET Panel presentation and Q&A, with opening remarks by Letecia Rose, Chief Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Officer, Fasken
- 9:00 - 10:15 am PT
- 10:00 - 11:15 am MT
1.25Hours
This program contains 1 hour and 15 minutes of EDI Professionalism content. Fasken has been approved as an Accredited Provider of Professionalism Content by the Law Society of Ontario.
This program contains 1 hour and 15 minutes of accredited professional responsibility and ethics content for the purposes of the Law Society of British Columbia’s annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements. The session has been loaded with the LSBC and is titled “Leading with Purpose: Cultivating Diverse and Inclusive Teams - February 26, 2025”. It is available for claiming through your LSBC Member Portal.
A confirmation of participation will be sent to you for your continuing education hours with the Barreau du Québec.
For CPD/CLE in other jurisdictions, please contact your local Law Society.
This program contains 1 hour and 15 minutes of accredited professional responsibility and ethics content for the purposes of the Law Society of British Columbia’s annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements. The session has been loaded with the LSBC and is titled “Leading with Purpose: Cultivating Diverse and Inclusive Teams - February 26, 2025”. It is available for claiming through your LSBC Member Portal.
A confirmation of participation will be sent to you for your continuing education hours with the Barreau du Québec.
For CPD/CLE in other jurisdictions, please contact your local Law Society.
Event contact
Andrea Tulloch Marketing Events Manager +1 416 868 3329atulloch@fasken.com
