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to pro bono clients in 2023. That
doesn’t include the hours also
donated by partners.
Even articling students get
into the act, putting on skits and
contests at the firm’s holiday party
to raise money for the Daily Bread
Food Bank – raising more than
$100,000 in 2023.
The reasoning behind Blakes’
philanthropic outreach is twofold, McGilvray says.
“It’s important to instil the importance of giving back throughout the firm,” she explains. But
also, the events and pro bono
work are often creative and fun,
building camaraderie and helping
employees get in touch with the
issues underlying the communities they serve.
And the efforts of every member
of the firm add up, says Bouchard:
“Fourteen million dollars raised
over 14 years – that’s a lot of money
to help people in need.”
150+
charities supported
every year
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Employees at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP give back to the community by creating care packages for The
Shoebox Project.
13,142+
hours of pro bono work
contributed in 2023
$
100,000+
raised for the Daily Bread
Law Firm Challenge in 2023
14
consecutive years receiving United
Way’s Thanks a Million award
Blakes is proud to be named one of
Greater Toronto’s Top Employers
for 17 years and counting.
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