Thomas Oakes

Thomas Oakes has extensive experience in information technology leadership within the legal sector, currently serving as Director of Information Technology at Torkin Manes LLP since February 2023. Prior roles include Director of Information Technology at Bereskin & Parr LLP from January 2019 to February 2023 and Director of Technology at Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP from September 2012 to May 2015. Thomas also held the position of Senior Director, IT at McCarthy Tetrault LLP for over two decades, managing IT operations across multiple offices. Notable achievements include restructuring IT teams for improved service delivery, overseeing large-scale network management, and implementing significant IT systems such as a firm-wide Cisco IP telephony solution. Additionally, Thomas has experience as a Marketing Coordinator for TLOMA from 2005 to 2008 and holds a continuing education certification in Project Management from the University of Toronto.