Atrisha Lewis
Atrisha Lewis is a distinguished Canadian lawyer who has gained recognition for her contributions to diversity and representation in the legal profession. Recently, she announced her departure from McCarthy Tétrault LLP after 14 years, a move that follows a growing trend of prominent Black lawyers leaving the firm. Lewis has been an inspiring figure for many aspiring lawyers, emphasizing the importance of representation and encouraging others to pursue their dreams in the legal field despite the challenges.
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Atrisha Lewis, the chair of the professional development and competence committee at the Law Society of Ontario, told The Globe that the goal is not to lower the standard.
Ontario’s Attorney-General says he doesn’t support scrapping bar exam
Canada· 2025-11-18
Atrisha Lewis is the chair of the professional development and competence committee at the Law Society of Ontario.
Law Society of Ontario considers replacing bar exam with skills-based courseCanada· 2025-11-13
Atrisha Lewis, one of the most prominent Black women in Canadian law, announced that she too was leaving the firm after 14 years.
TK on departure of McCarthys chief inclusion officerCanada· 2025-04-29
