Powerful Women: Margaret Nelligan

This week's Powerful Women profile features Aird & Berlis's own Margaret Nelligan, a partner in the firm's Corporate Finance Group, as well as a member of the Energy Group. Margaret has extensive experience on corporate and not-for-profit boards, and currently serves on the board of Horizon Utilities Corporation. Her full bio can be found here. The following is an edited and condensed version of our interview.

Margaret speaks to the challenges boards face in recruiting diverse candidates, as well as the benefits of creating a diverse board. She also provides advice for women starting out in the industry on how to build your profile, expand your networks, hone your skills and be on the leading edge of industry trends.