Sandeep Tatla

Sandeep Tatla holds the pivotal role of Chief Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Fasken, spearheading initiatives to embed a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout the firm. Sandeep's leadership is characterized by her innovative approach to fostering change, drawing from her extensive experience in leading DEI strategies in varied and complex sectors. Her expertise has been instrumental in promoting systemic and lasting transformation.

With a history of significant positions in DEI, including roles at a leading financial services firm, a provincial regulatory body, and a major Canadian technology company, Sandeep's contributions to the field are substantial. Her insights on diversity and inclusion have garnered attention from prestigious platforms like the Harvard Business Review and HR Professional, along with media coverage from The Globe & Mail and CBC Radio, among others.

Before her focus on DEI, Sandeep's legal career concentrated on labor and employment law, with a keen interest in human rights and equity legislation, equipping her with a broad perspective on workplace fairness and inclusion.

Sandeep's academic credentials include an LLB from Western University and a BA (Honours) with a double major in Psychology and Law & Society from York University. Further enhancing her expertise, she has attained certifications in Associate Diversity Coach from Howard University and Alternative Dispute Resolution from the University of Windsor.

Her commitment to advancing DEI extends beyond Fasken, as evidenced by her involvement in community and professional groups such as the Advisory Council for the Ted Rogers MBA at Ryerson University and the Chief Inclusion Forum at Ascend Canada, along with her past contribution to the Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee for the City of Mississauga. Sandeep's work not only impacts her immediate professional circle but also contributes to broader societal change in equity, diversity, and inclusion.