Became the first law firm in Canada to establish a role dedicated full-time to diversity and inclusion
2015
Shaping the future right from the start.
Awarded Pro Bono Firm of the Year by Benchmark for the second time
Became a founding signatory of Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network
Awarded Pro Bono Firm of the Year by Benchmark Canada for the first time
Signed the Catalyst Accord 2017
ESG highlights at BLG
2013
2012
Named a 5-Star Pro Bono Firm by Canadian Lawyer
Completed first ESG baseline assessment
Celebrated 20th anniversary of BLG Reads to Kids
Named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the fifth year in a row
Won GTA Top Employer for the sixth year
2023
Completed first greenhouse gas inventory
Created a national ESG committee
Established four Action Groups to enhance recruitment, retention and advancement of firm members from underrepresented groups
Named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes
Named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the fourth year
Won GTA Top Employer for the fifth year running
Won Pro Bono Initiative of the Year from Canadian Law Awards
2022
Established two comprehensive virtual health programs to support physical and mental health of firm members and dependents
Established sponsorship program for senior associates from underrepresented groups
Named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the third year straight
Won GTA Top Employer for the fourth year
Achieved 39% women in senior leadership roles
Gender affirmation benefits offered to employees and dependants
2021
Conducted first firm-wide demographic survey
2014
Approved a national pro bono policy
2004
Signed the BlackNorth Initiative Law Firm pledge
Approved diversity guidelines and targets based on Mansfield Rule
Established a mandatory firm-wide anti-racism training program
Named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the second year
Became a signatory to the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles
Founded the annual “Firm Hop” for LGBTQ+ law students, which is now held in cities across Canada
Won GTA Top Employer for the third year
2020
Won award for innovative workplace collaboration space
Initiated a supplier ESG screening program
Won GTA Top Employer for the second year
Won Canada’s Best Diversity Employer for the first time
2019
Won GTA Top Employer for the first time
2018
Signed the Catalyst Accord 2022
2017
Among the first Canadian law firms to obtain ISO 27001 and ISO 27017 certification
Approved a national transgender accommodation policy
Established Driven By Women, which is now national
Joined the 30% Club
2016
Won National Pro Bono Law Firm award
2010
Founded BLG Reads to Kids
2003
BLG was formed with merger of 5 firms
2000
