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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 leads the Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Office Services functions as Chief Operating Officer, executing on the firm’s operational strategy and ensuring strategic alignment across these core areas. She collaborates closely with the Management Committee and business team leaders to advance the firm’s strategic plan and priorities.
Equipped with a degree in Mathematics and a Chartered Professional Accountant designation, Claudia has held various roles in Finance. Prior to joining Lenczner Slaght, she 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 and major construction initiatives. Her experience across industries and functions continues to inform her approach to streamlining processes, delivering insights, and driving operational excellence 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.