Skip Navigation Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP Show Menu Investing in Women Diversity & Inclusion Blakes Mindset EastAsian@Blakes SouthAsian@Blakes Pride@Blakes Black@Blakes Women@Blakes Inclusion@Blakes Investing in the Future About / Diversity & Inclusion / Women@Blakes We are proud to support the advancement of women in business and law. Our programs foster communities that champion and promote women leaders — at Blakes, in business and in the legal profession. Women@Blakes The Women@Blakes network provides support, mentorship, work/life resources, client development and networking opportunities to women legal professionals at Blakes. Our commitment to advancing women, however, extends well beyond our Firm. Over the years, we have expanded our programming to focus on providing our clients and the legal profession more broadly with professional development opportunities that champion the role of women in law and in business. Learn more about our programs. Preparing for Rain Roundtable Program This initiative helps mid-level and senior-level women associates and patent agents at Blakes build business development skills with an emphasis on networking. Each month, participants meet with two senior women in the Firm to share ideas and help develop best-in-class business development skills. The program is national in scope and serves as a platform for sharing experiences across offices and practice areas. Rotman/University of Toronto Programs for Women Blakes is a founding sponsor and continues to participate in The Judy Project, which supports executive and senior-level women in leadership roles within Canadian businesses and organizations. Blakes has also partnered with Rotman and the University of Toronto on a two-day intensive program specifically designed to help women lawyers in years five to seven build professional confidence and acquire relevant business skills to advance and succeed in the legal environment. In addition, Blakes is a founding sponsor of the Business Leadership for Women Lawyers program that assists women lawyers with career advancement and organizational performance. Quick Links Insights Lex Mundi Locations Find a Person Expertise Employee Access Daily Screening Alumni Blakes Nitro Join Blakes Legal Terms of Use Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Accessibility Email Fraud Connect with Us Connect with us on Linkedin Follow us on Twitter Like us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to us on YouTube © Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP. All Rights Reserved. 2021 This website uses cookies to help the site work properly, enhance your experience and help us learn what information interests you. These cookies include targeted media cookies and advanced analytics cookies. For more information see our Cookie Policy. To opt out of cookie tracking please Dismiss and accept the cookie policy