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rlean@casselsbrock.com

Telephone: 416 869 5703
Fax: 416 360 8877

Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
2100 Scotia Plaza
40 King Street West
Toronto, ON M5H 3C2
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Ralph E. Lean, QC

Ralph was called one of Canada’s “most influential” business people by the National Post newspaper.

His reputation as a trusted advisor is well known to clients ranging in size from global multinationals to entrepreneurs. As a key figure in their dealings with the municipal, provincial and federal government, clients appreciate the fact that Ralph gets the job done.

Ralph possesses the largest business card Rolodex of any lawyer at Cassels Brock. He takes pride in using his network of contacts throughout the province, Canada, and the world to bring companies together in profitable alliances that are mutually beneficial. In his own words, “This is the most rewarding part of my work with companies”.

Ralph also serves on the board of many Canadian public and private companies, as well as several charities, foundations and civic groups including:

• Score Media Inc., Director
• World Film Festival of Toronto Inc.
• Right to Play Foundation, Chairman
• B'Nai Brith Canada, Board of Governors
• Justin Eves Foundation – Board of Trustees
• The Portage Program for Drug Dependencies Inc., Governor
• Retired member of Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board
• Former Member, Waterfront Revitalization Corporation
• Formerly Molson Indy, Founding Board of Trustees
• Past Chairman, Board of Governors, Exhibition Place

Education

LL.B., Osgoode Hall, York University, 1971
B.B.A. Hons., University of Western Ontario, 1968

Achievements

• Martindale-Hubbell, BV Distinguished™ rating

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Associations

• Canadian Bar Association
• Ontario Bar Association