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- Education:
- University of Waterloo (2003) BMath
- CPA, CA: Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada
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Claudia Bessant (she/her)
is the Chief Operating Officer at Lenczner Slaght.
Claudia is responsible for leading all aspects of the firm’s operational strategy, implementation, and day-to-day management of the firm. She collaborates with the Management Committee and business team leaders to ensure their alignment in advancing the firm’s strategic plan and short and long-term priorities. Claudia also uses her strategic and business acumen to streamline processes and deliver insights that will serve our clients and various internal and external stakeholders.
Equipped with a degree in Mathematics, Claudia pursued her Chartered Professional Accountant designation, and has since held various roles in Finance. Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght, Claudia worked for one of the world’s top accounting and consulting firms, where she played a leadership role in the firm’s largest projects, including a global systems implementation. Her prior experience spans across different industries and functions, and this collection of learnings is the foundation to the innovation she aspires to instill at Lenczner Slaght.
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Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)
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Litigation Firm Lenczner Slaght Welcomes First Chief Client Officer
In this Law Times article, Gillian Scott is featured as Lenczner Slaght’s first Chief Client Officer, joining the firm’s management committee to oversee its client-focused business functions and drive strategic initiatives. The article notes that this follows the firm’s recent appointment of Claudia Bessant as Chief Operating Officer.
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Lenczner Slaght Appoints Claudia Bessant as Chief Operating Officer
Lenczner Slaght is excited to announce that Claudia Bessant is our new Chief Operating Officer and member of the Management Committee.
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Lenczner Slaght Welcomes Director of Finance
Canada’s leading litigation firm is proud to welcome Claudia Bessant as the firm’s new Director of Finance.