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Dave Leonard

Collaborator · DISC type si
Leadership and Strategy Consulting at David E. Leonard Professional Corporation
📍 Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario, Canada

Dave Leonard is a seasoned legal industry leader who, after a 32-year career at McCarthy Tétrault culminating as its CEO, now runs a strategy and leadership consulting practice. He leverages his extensive experience from one of Canadas top law firms and his law degree from Western University to advise professional services firms.

Dave is a passionate advocate for community engagement, having served as the 2023 Community Campaign Chair for United Way Greater Toronto. He is a vocal proponent of diversity and inclusion, championing initiatives that support women, Indigenous, and Black communities. He has a personal connection to causes related to addiction and mental illness.

He was named Managing Partner of the Year at the 2021 Canadian Law Awards.

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Experience
2 Years
Current Role
Leadership and Strategy Consulting
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario, Canada
Personality Overview

How Dave shows up

Appreciative
Good Listener
Example Driven

Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are. Scenarios where both sides can come out as winners appeal to them greatly. They are more likely to opt for solutions that are proven in the market.

Priorities

Topics Dave cares about

Legal Industry Strategy
After nearly nine years as CEO of a top Canadian law firm, he now consults on strategy and leadership for the legal sector, his primary professional focus.
Diversity and Inclusion
He spearheaded the award-winning "Inclusion Now" program at his former firm and has been recognized as a Senior Executive of the Year for his commitment to D&I.
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Career

Work history

12-2024
Leadership and Strategy Consulting
David E. Leonard Professional Corporation
1-2023
Director
CrossSafety
McCarthy Tétrault
30 yrs 11 mos
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Media appearances

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Education
1989 - 1992
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
Western University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

s

Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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