Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

As a lawyer licensed in Ontario, Oksana Romanov is dedicated to upholding human rights laws and advancing the principles of equality, diversity, and justice in her practice. Guided by the Law Society’s Rules of Professional Conduct and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Oksana recognizes her special responsibility to honour the obligation not to discriminate and ensure fairness in all professional dealings.

To strengthen this commitment, Oksana completes annual EDI/Professionalism training and has pursued additional programs and courses focused on cultural competency and inclusive practice.

• Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005

• Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation and Ontario Human Rights Code, 1990, AccessForward.ca

• Bimickaway, Indigenous Cultural Competency Training for Justice Sector Workers

• The Path (CBA), Your Journey Through Indigenous Canada, Canadian Bar Association

• Indigenous Canada, University of Alberta

• Promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Legal Workplaces, OBA Labour and Employment Law & Student Section Program (Co-chair)

• Reconciliation, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Mitacs

• JUR 216: Critical Race Theory, Lincoln Alexander School of Law, TMU

• JUR 109: Indigenous and Aboriginal Law, Lincoln Alexander School of Law, TMU

Province‑wide defence. Legal Aid Ontario approved.

As of December 3, 2025, Oksana Romanov is officially approved by Legal Aid Ontario to accept certificates and represent clients in criminal matters across Ontario. This milestone expands access to principled defence and trauma‑informed advocacy for clients who qualify for legal aid, whether their matters are in Toronto or elsewhere in the province. Oksana’s practice remains grounded in dignity, strategy, and relentless commitment to client rights.