An experienced legal executive and inclusive leader, Brenda will work with Firm leadership to advance Women@Blakes programming.
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes) is pleased to announce that Brenda Doig has joined the Firm to oversee our programs and initiatives that support and empower women, both at Blakes and among our clients. Working with our senior leadership, Brenda will advance our Women@Blakes programming, which provides leadership development, mentorship and community-building opportunities.
Brenda brings broad, extensive experience to this role, having practised law for over 25 years, both as an in-house legal executive and in private practice, most recently as General Counsel at CPA Canada. She has strong connections across the women general counsel community and has been deeply involved in both the general counsel and board communities in Canada.
Ally to Our People and Clients
“I am inspired by this incredible opportunity to support the advancement of women in law,” said Brenda. “It is energizing and exciting to build on the important strides Women@Blakes has made in helping to meet the evolving needs of women in the profession.”
“Brenda’s inclusive leadership, business law background and people focus make her a powerful ally for our lawyers and clients,” said Blakes Chair Geoff Belsher. “She is highly respected in the business community, and we are delighted to welcome her to the Blakes team and look forward to working together to drive our women’s programs and initiatives forward.”
Brenda will be working closely with Blakes Senior Advisor Alison Jeffrey to ensure the seamless transition of the Women@Blakes programming, which has grown under Alison’s passionate leadership for many years.
In-House, Private Practice and Board Experience
Brenda’s in-house experience spans a diverse array of entities, including professional services, financial services and regulatory organizations. She began her career practising litigation at a large national business law firm. Brenda holds a GCU.D from Women’s General Counsel University and a GPC.D from the Governance Professionals of Canada.
Throughout her career, Brenda has been an active contributor to both her community and the legal profession as a volunteer, mentor and board member. She currently sits on the boards and governance committees of two non-profit organizations.
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