Steeves Bujold appointed as Interim Chief Inclusion Officer
McCarthy Tétrault is delighted to announce that Steeves Bujold has been appointed to lead our award-winning Inclusion Now program, as our Interim Chief Inclusion Officer, effective May 5.
“Steeves will play a critical role in continuing our long-held commitment to DEI and ensuring that Inclusion Now continues to thrive and play a pioneering role in both our Firm and the broader legal community,” said Sunil Kapur, CEO at McCarthy Tétrault. “We believe DEI is not a one-off set of programs or policies, but the values and commitments that are at the heart of how we operate and who we are. Steeves’ track record embodies that commitment and we are thrilled to have him join our leadership team.”
As a Litigation Partner in our Quebec Region, Steeves is a true champion and advocate on inclusion matters. He was the first Chair of our Pride Action Group until May 2022, a few months before he became the 94th President of the Canadian Bar Association. As the first person with a same-sex spouse to hold this position, he has been a strong supporter of equality in general and for the rights of members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community in Canada and abroad. Steeves is also committed to promoting wellbeing and mental health in the legal profession. It was during his presidency that the Canadian Bar Association released its landmark National Study on Wellness in the Legal Profession. He is also an officer of the LGBTQI+ Law Committee of the International Bar Association.
Steeves succeeds Charlene Theodore, who has been an invaluable member of McCarthy Tétrault’s leadership team since 2022.
“Charlene’s dedication and expertise have left a lasting impact on all of us, particularly in respect of her unwavering commitment to inclusion, pro-bono work, and community engagement,” added Éric Gosselin, McCarthy Tétrault’s National Leader, Practices, People and Professional Development. “Steeves is an incredibly well-respected leader in this space, both within and outside of the Firm. I have every confidence that he will build on the strong foundations Charlene has established.”
