Today, Dentons, one of Canada’s Top Diversity Employers for the past five years, held enlightened panel discussions across the country focusing on practical advice to enhance female representation on corporate boards of directors. Diversity in the boardroom is widely considered to be a positive contribution to corporate success in today’s regulatory and market environment.

Discussions were hosted at five of Dentons’ six Canadian offices, where knowledgeable panellists shared their experiences and insights on board membership and discussed critical issues for current and aspiring female directors, such as:

• The right time to join a board
• How you can discover and learn about board opportunities
• The qualifications you need to be considered
• How you can break down the barriers and manage other board politics
• Potential liabilities that should be considered

Supporting women in leadership roles is a key area of focus for Dentons. The Firm’s Women's Leadership and Growth Network fosters an environment that encourages women business leaders, and enhances opportunities for women to reach the top levels of their respective fields and influence the business of tomorrow.

Dentons continues to focus on improving the professional development of women at the Firm to create a community that attracts, develops and inspires women business leaders,” said a partner at Dentons. “Through my practice, I have seen the mining industry engage actively in this initiative and am encouraged by the new Liberal government’s cabinet, whose selection sends a strong message that women can—and should—be in leadership roles.”

For more information, including a list of panellists in each region, visit Practical tips for current and aspiring women directors.

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