Advocacy. Strategy. Innovation. These are the words that have come to define Shara’s career for the last 20 years.

Shara’s expertise as a powerful advocate resides in her ability to distill complex problems by getting to the heart of the issue and focusing on creative but practical solutions.

As EY Canada’s Chief Legal Counsel, Shara is responsible for all legal matters for the firm including litigation, regulatory compliance, governance, contracts, commercial agreements and transactions and employment-related matters.

Recognized as a thought leader in diversity, equity and inclusion, Shara has received accolades for her work, including the award-winning ReferToHer.com website, where she helped to level the playing field on referrals in the legal profession. Shara brings that passion to the business world as the Chair of 50-50 Women on Boards in Toronto and the 30% Club. Shara’s community involvement includes being a cabinet member of the United Way Major Giving Cabinet and a steering committee member for Malachy’s Soiree benefitting the St. Michael’s Hospital NICU.

Shara holds a Juris Doctorate (Honours) from the University of Toronto and a BA in English (High Honours) from McGill University. 

I am committed to building a team and fostering an environment where practical and nimble legal advice enables our business and serves our clients’ highest goals. I strongly believe that diversity of thought and bold action towards innovation will propel us into the new working world.