Alec Verch

Alec Verch

Manager, Legal Talent, Student Programs at Gowling WLG  
Education: Law '24
Award: Community Builder Award

Alec Verch is the Manager, Legal Talent, Student Programs at Gowling WLG, where he oversees the recruitment, professional development, and success of the firm's summer and articling students in Toronto. In this role, he is responsible for guiding the next generation of lawyers through some of the most important stages of their legal careers, helping students navigate the transition from law school to practice while fostering an inclusive, supportive, and high-performing learning environment.

A proud graduate of the Lincoln Alexander School of Law, Alec has remained deeply committed to building community and creating opportunities for students and young lawyers. During his time at law school, he co-founded Lincoln OUTLaws and the Lincoln Alexander Labour and Employment Law Society, helping create opportunities for connection, advocacy, and professional development among his peers. As a first-generation law student, Alec credits much of his own success to the mentors, colleagues, and leaders who invested in him along the way. That experience continues to shape his approach to mentorship and professional development, and inspires his commitment to helping others navigate their own path into the legal profession.

Before joining Gowling WLG, Alec practised as a litigation lawyer at Lenczner Slaght LLP, where he worked on a range of complex and high-stakes disputes. Across both his legal and professional development roles, he continues to prioritize supporting the development of emerging legal talent and fostering an inclusive legal community.