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Creating Inclusive Workplaces for Transgender Professionals

CPD for Lawyers: 1.25 EDI Professionalism Hours, CPD for HRPA and CHRP Members: 1.25 Hours

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External Speaker:
Emily O'Donohue - Director and Associate General Counsel, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan

In recognition of Pride Month 2022 in June, we are delighted to invite you to a complimentary webinar exploring the topic of creating inclusive workplaces for transgender professionals.

Hear from Angela Swan, Counsel, Aird & Berlis LLP and Emily O’Donohue, Director and Associate General Counsel, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, as they share stories about their transitions, their careers and the value of being your authentic self in the workplace.

Lorenzo Lisi, Partner and Aird & Berlis Workplace Law Group Leader, will discuss human rights and accommodation law, as they apply to combating discrimination and protecting transgender employees in the workplace.

This webinar will be moderated by Andrea Skinner, Partner and Diversity & Inclusion Committee Chair at Aird & Berlis.

Topics include:
  • Personal stories from Angela Swan and Emily O’Donohue about their transitions and the response from their workplaces
  • Human Rights legislation and the duty to accommodate relating to transgender employees
  • Ensuring a fair process and addressing transgender discrimination issues in the workplace
  • Panel discussion on ways to create inclusive workplaces for transgender and other LGBTQ2+ community members
  • Audience Q&A

If you are unable to attend the live webinar, but are interested in accessing the archive for on-demand viewing, please click on the registration button to be added to the archive mailing list.

For information regarding our webinars and communications, please contact:
Bryan Jones | rsvp@airdberlis.com | 416.865.4745