CL Talk

Lucas Kilravey calls for transparency and real change in law firm diversity

Jul 22, 2025

Lucas Kilravey is an associate at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP’s real estate practice in New York. He spoke about the business case for diversity in law, the persistent gaps in representation at major firms, and the practical steps needed to support and advance diverse legal talent. Kilravey discussed the impact of open communication and inclusive leadership on team performance, the shortcomings of traditional mentorship programs, and the urgent need for greater transparency and accountability in law firm hiring and promotion practices. Kilravey will speak on these issues at the Canadian Legal Summit 2025 in Toronto on October 9.

Correctional Negligence: Holding Canada's Institutions Accountable

Correctional Negligence: Holding Canada's Institutions Accountable

Sep 17, 2026

When governments fail people in custody, who holds them to account? A leading civil litigator explains.

Fasken on agentic AI: building the tools lawyers actually use

Fasken on agentic AI: building the tools lawyers actually use

Sep 08, 2026

Clarke Barnes and Andrea Alliston on co-developing Walter AI, choosing Legora, and adoption

Mesha Donaldson on building Tandem Law her own way

Mesha Donaldson on building Tandem Law her own way

Sep 01, 2026

How a small family law firm built a team on culture, competitive pay, and work-life boundaries

Kurt Schlachter on building a succession plan that holds up

Kurt Schlachter on building a succession plan that holds up

Aug 25, 2026

Stringam Law's CEO breaks down client handoffs, tiered partnerships and governance

AI is not all or none: Tiana Van Dyk on using it well in e-discovery

AI is not all or none: Tiana Van Dyk on using it well in e-discovery

Jul 07, 2026

The Epiq Canada managing director on cutting through AI hype and keeping a human in the loop