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Dave Leonard

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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
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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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Education
1989 - 1992
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
Western University
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