Louise Arbour
Counsel, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, Montreal, Que. An international lawyer who has recently settled back in Canada, Arbour has earned a place on the Canadian Lawyer's Top 25 Most Influential list again this season. She is a winner of the 2015 Simons Foundation Award, realizing world leaders who form and create an environment for a much safer and more just world. Arbour has spoken out against protracted use of solitary confinement and has been inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame. She's been a Supreme Court of Canada judge, an international war crimes prosecutor, and a law school professor. Her ability to pick up things quickly led her into various roles nationally and internationally. Arbour says economic disparities between and within counties is the number-one inexcusable human rights issue right now. Constantly craving new and challenging surroundings, just last year she eventually did something she had never done: joined a law firm in Montreal where she proceeds to struggle for human rights. What voters had to state:Her magnificent contributions speak for themselves. International superstar.
Dawn Devoe
General counselor, World Vision Canada, Toronto, Ont. Devoe is World Vision's primary legal adviser because of the Child for Sale advocacy campaign aimed at ending child labour and human trafficking. As lead counsel for the Canadian discussions regarding World Vision's partnership with the United Nations World Food Programme, she has represented the company in global partnership meetings in South Africa, Kenya, and the Philippines. This venture accounts for more than $30 million of annual food help programmed through World Vision Canada. With projects in nearly 100 nations across the world, Devoe manages a busy legal department and has managed to stay flexible and nimble. What voters had to say: Wonderful lawyer and individual. She not only has a passion for the legislation, but also cares deeply for others and demonstrates that in her work. Outstanding legal counsel, very inventive problem solver, able to incorporate legal and taxation legislation into a beneficial remedy to most parties.
Murray Klippenstein
Founder, Klippensteins Barristers & Solicitors, Toronto, Ont. Back for the next year on the Top 25, Klippenstein's continuing representation of 13 members of this native Mayan Q'eqchi' population from El Estor, Guatemala, continues to make waves. Three associated suits are before the Ontario courts against Canadian mining company Hudbay Minerals over the brutal killing of Adolfo Ich along with the gang rape of 11 women from Lote Ocho. In a precedent-setting ruling in July of 2013, an Ontario court determined that lawsuits could proceed to trial in Canada over the objections of Hudbay Minerals. At home he's also taking on the big guys in a situation against Encana Corp. which 's hard the law and practice of hydraulic fracking in Canada. What Republicans needed to say: Kudos for standing up for, upholding Canadian values, where we function.
Poonam Puri
Professor, Osgoode Hall Law School, Toronto, Ont. Although Puri might not be involved from the biggest transactions of this year or most publicized lawsuit, her work indelibly shapes the disagreements and strategies of many lawyers. Her influence is represented by the eagerness of the Canadian legal community to listen and react to her viewpoints and observations on the current state of regulations and recommendations concerning what could be done in order to develop a more fair, just, and responsive legal system. She has directed research programs including significant corporate securities law initiatives in Canada (National Securities Regulator file) and has been recently appointed by the Ontario Minister of Finance Charles Sousa, as the expert adviser for the Credit Unions' legislative framework review. She is a respected and popular professor and highly recognized by professionals in the corporate-commercial pub. What Republicans needed to say: Exceptional talent. Unassuming trendsetter. Wise beyond her years. Will be an influence for many years to come on the corporate stage in Canada. Outstanding research and technical skills.
Frank Iacobucci
Senior counsel, Torys LLP, Toronto, Ont. This retired justice has set the bar for police treatment of the mentally ill. His 2014 milestone report outlined 84 sound methods of helping prevent shooting of mentally ill people by the Toronto Police. The execution of this report would go a long way toward preventing catastrophic confrontations between police and emotionally disturbed individuals. Some of the recommendations include the use of body-worn cameras and optimized use of tasers. The report is a strong message that the status quo is no longer acceptable. As a Torys counselor, Iacobucci is used to advising government and company on important legal and policy matters. What Republicans needed to say: Has anyone really done more? and Energetic, not stops.
Orlando Da Silva
President, Ontario Bar Association, Toronto, Ont. Da Silva's heartfelt public confession of a very long and profound depression and attempted suicide has started discussion on mental health over the legal community like never before. Even though there is a deep-rooted stigma against mental illness facilitated by a dominance of type A personalities, Da Silva's courageous leadership has helped create technical support programs for lawyers who struggle in silence. As if that was not sufficient, Da Silva has gone one step further and asked attorneys to call him if they need assistance. His supporters underline that Da Silva's efforts are critical in a business that encourages bravado and often mistakes mental illness for an individual weakness. What voters had to say: Mr. Da Silva's bravery in grounding increasingly acknowledged mental health issues in the legal profession in his own personal experience will crucially advance these concerns among attorneys and cause positive ends.
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