Jennifer Bishop Recognized by Women of Influence
Congratulations to Jennifer
Bishop who was selected as part of the 2024 Top 25 Women of Influence by Women
of Influence+.
Jennifer strives to make a
positive impact through leadership positions in both her legal career and in
the sports industry. She is Co-Chair of the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions
Group and Founder and Co-Chair of the Sports, Media & Entertainment Group. Her
extensive business law experience and dedication to client service makes her a
trusted advisor who provides strategic advice on a wide array of domestic,
cross border and international matters, including mergers and acquisitions,
corporate governance, reorganizations, complex commercial matters and ongoing
general corporate advice. Jennifer also serves as Global Chair of the
International Bar Association’s Women Lawyers' Committee.
After competing at the
national and international levels in tennis, Jennifer remains dedicated to the
business of sport through her work with various organizations. She is a member
of the Canadian Olympic Committee’s Ethics and Governance committee and the
immediate past Chair of the Board of Tennis Canada, where she currently serves
on the Executive Board. She is also a member of the International Tennis
Federation’s Davis Cup committee, a key committee that has oversight over the
premiere global team event for men’s tennis after having served on the Billie
Jean Cup committee. She has done tremendous work to advance gender equity in sport,
including acting as an ambassador for Tennis Canada’s Game. Set. Equity.
initiative, and through her involvement in Tennis Canada’s Unmatched: Gender
Equity in Sport conferences.
Women
of Influence+ is a global organization dedicated to promoting gender equity
in the workplace. The annual awards program recognizes the achievements and
contributions of women who have made significant contributions in their
respective fields, driven meaningful progress and change in business and
society, and have exemplified innovation, leadership and the pursuit of gender
equity and inclusion.