Press Release Dec 1, 2023

BCF extends its Partnership with the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers to a Third Year

Montréal, December 1, 2023 – BCF and the Québec chapter of the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) are embarking on the third year of their partnership, which provides $9,000 in scholarships to Black students enrolled in a Québec law school.

This partnership with CABL is part of the firm’s commitment to tangible action designed to promote diversity and inclusion within Québec’s legal community. Two scholarships, each worth $1,500, are awarded to students who have stood out through academic excellence and community involvement.

“We are very proud to renew our partnership with CABL to support the careers of future Black lawyers in Québec. Diversity inspires us, enriches us, and drives us to excel a little more every day. I firmly believe that it is our duty to promote diversity through concrete action,” states Julie Doré, Managing Partner at BCF.

We would like to congratulate scholarship recipients Fabiola and Grace Manuela on their exceptional work and achievements!

About the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers

Created in March 1996, the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) is a national network of lawyers and individuals committed to giving back to the community. The primary mission of the CABL is to bring together lawyers and other community resources from across Canada to cultivate and promote the association of Black professionals in Canada.

Media contact

For additional information on the news release or to request an interview, please contact:

Alexandra Leclerc
Chief Marketing and Client Strategy Officer
T. +1 514 397-6928
C. +1 514 209-1330
alexandra.leclerc@bcf.ca