Dale Lastman


Dale H. Lastman, C.M. is the current Chair of Goodmans. He is the son of former Toronto mayor Mel Lastman.

Career and community involvement

Dale H. Lastman, C.M. practices corporate, commercial and securities law with Goodmans. He serves as a Director of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment and serves as an Alternate Governor for both the NHL and the NBA. In 2019, Dale was elected Chair of the Board of the CFL. He also serves as Governor of the Toronto Argonauts in the CFL. In 2018 he was appointed Chair of the board of Baycrest. In addition, he serves as an Honorary Trustee of the Hospital for Sick Children, and sits on the Board of Directors of RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust and Roots Ltd.
In 2017, Dale was named a Member of the Order of Canada. In 2014, Dale was appointed by the Minister of National Defence as an Honorary Captain of the Royal Canadian Navy. He has also been awarded the rank of an Honorary Detective by the Toronto Police Service. Dale has been recognized among "Toronto's 50 Most Influential People" by Toronto Life Magazine.. He was honoured as one of the ICRF's 2010 "Men of Distinction" for his philanthropic efforts and contributions to the community and in 2011 and 2012, was presented with the ICRF's Chairman's Award. Dale is a Director of Canada's "Top 40 Under 40", a recipient of the Award and its "Best of the Best" Canadian Leadership Award.
For over 30 years, Dale was one of Osgoode Hall Law School's longest serving lecturers in securities law. During his tenure, he received the Adjunct Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence as well as the Alumni Gold Key award for outstanding professional achievement and contribution to the legal community. In 2014, Dale was named Distinguished Visiting Fellow in the Law Practice Program at Ryerson University.