The future of work belongs to those bold enough to build it.
Charlene Theodore is a workplace culture expert, lawyer, and senior executive advisor who helps organizations achieve lasting transformation through inclusive leadership, equity-centered strategy, and culture-driven change management. A trailblazer in Canada’s legal and business community, Charlene is globally recognized for building high-performing, future-ready workplaces where innovation and inclusion drive business results.
Ms. Theodore is a trusted advisor to Boards, General Counsel, CEOs, and senior executives on culture, inclusion, and human capital strategy. With more than two decades of experience at the intersection of law, leadership, and organizational transformation, she works with organizations across sectors who seek to modernize workplace culture, reduce litigation risk, and drive global talent attraction and retention.
Charlene has advised on post-merger cultural integration, inclusive governance strategy, and executive alignment with ESG priorities. Her approach blends strategic insight with deep expertise in governance, commercial, human rights, and labour and employment law. A former Chief Inclusion Officer at one of Canada’s top national law firms, she brings enterprise-level experience building frameworks that drive measurable outcomes and stakeholder trust.
Charlene’s expertise and client work has been recognized globally. She has been named one of Canada’s 25 Most Influential Lawyers by Canadian Lawyer Magazine, awarded the Lexpert Zenith Award for advancing gender equity, and appointed to the Independent Advisory Board for Supreme Court of Canada Judicial Appointments
Today, Charlene is a sought-after speaker, consultant, and advisor on:
Workplace Culture Transformation & Inclusive Leadership
Future of Work & Human Capital Strategy
Governance & Policy for High-Performing Organizations
If your organization is ready to unlock the power of culture and inclusion to drive performance, Charlene can help.
