LRSA 2022 Commemorative Guide Celebrating Canada's Leading Lawyers Under 40

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METHODOLOGY

JUDGING PANEL

AWARD CATEGORIES

SPONSORS

AGENDA

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 | LIBERTY GRAND, TORONTO

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 LIBERTY GRAND, TORONTO

Agenda

7:00 PM 7:30 PM 10:15 PM 10:15 PM - 11:30 PM

6:00 PM 7:30 PM 10:30 PM

Attire: Formal (tuxedo/business suit/long gown/cocktail dress) Parking: The venue offers complimentary parking you will be directed to the parking lot on arrival

Awards Ceremony and Dinner Banquet

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2022 Winners

Alison Adam

Iris Antonios

Alison Adam

Aaron Baer

Greg Barker

Eric Bédard

Laura Bevan

Erin Bokshowan

Noah Boudreau

Caroline Briand

Dani Bryant

William Buchner

Chris Burr

Josie Caldas

Jessica Catton Rinaldi

Ashley Christie

Chantelle Cseh

Laura Cundari

Colena Der

Adrienne DiPaolo

Emily Y. Fan

Jocelyn Winter Formsma

Burtley Francis

Fotini Gagaoudakis

Preet Gill

Heidi Gordon

Mark Graham

Jamie D. Greenberg

Sinziana Hennig

Scott Hoeppner

Pam Hrick

Me-Hae Hur

Simina Ionescu-Mocanu

Chase Irwin

Steven Kennedy

Emily Kirkpatrick

Brian Kolenda

Jamie-Lynn Kraft

Joshua Krane

J.R. Laffin

Marie-Julie Lafleur

Sherri Lavine

Robbie Leibel

Yun Li-Reilly

Julia K. Lockhart

Selena Lu

Michelle Maniago

Auriol Marasco

Sarah Mavula

Michelle McBride

Scott W. McGrath

Hugh Meighen

Fanming Meng

Anne Merminod

Luke Morrison

Josh Morrison

Justin Nasseri

Breanna Needham

Marni Pernica

Wade Poziomka

Julie Robinson

Michael Rosenberg

Krista Schofer

Sahil Shoor

Fahad Siddiqui

Florence Simard

Jonathan Tong

Lionel Tupman

Anna Turcza-Karhut

Jackie VanDerMeulen

Larissa Vermeersch

Christine Wadsworth

Ryan Watkins

Lance Williams

Jay Williamson

Natalie Worsfold

Sandra Zhao

Alison Adam Partner McLennan Ross LLP

Iris Antonios Partner Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Aaron Baer Co-Founder of 4L Academy; Partner and Director of Training & Development at Renno & Co. 4L Academy and Renno & Co

Greg Barker Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary Canada Lands Company CLC Limited

Eric Bédard Partner Woods LLP

Laura Bevan Partner Lawson Lundell LLP

Erin Bokshowan Partner MLT Aikins LLP

Noah Boudreau Partner Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP

Caroline Briand Lawyer, Partner Langlois Lawyers, LLP

Dani Bryant Partner Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP

William Buchner Partner DAVIES

Chris Burr Partner Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Josie Caldas Assistant General Counsel Royal Bank of Canada

Jessica Catton Rinaldi SVP, People and Culture & General Counsel Enwave Energy Corporation

Ashley Christie Partner McLennan Ross LLP

Sandra Abitan

Managing Partner Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

Sarbjit Basra

General Counsel and lead for the Office of Legal Services and Fair Practices Wilfrid Laurier University and Chair of the Ontario Chapter of the Canadian Corporate Counsel Association

Dahlia Bateman

Managing Partner Bereskin & Parr LLP

Stephen Beney

CEO & Managing Partner Stewart McKelvey

Lydia Bugden KC

Partner, Chair of the Commercial Litigation Practice Group WeirFoulds LLP

Nadia Chiesa

COO and Partner McMillan LLP

John Clifford

Managing Partner Torys LLP

Matthew W. Cockburn

Managing Partner Torkin Manes LLP

Jeffrey Cohen

Chief Executive Officer and Partner Cox & Palmer

George Cooper KC

Managing Partner Lenczner Slaght

Tom Curry

V.P. & Associate General Counsel, Innovation & Operations Royal Bank of Canada

Lucille D’Souza

Firm Managing Partner Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP

Peter Feldberg

Managing Partner Lax O'Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb LLP

Matthew Gottlieb

Canada Chief Executive Officer Dentons Canada LLP

Tim Haney

Partner McLennan Ross LLP

Teresa Haykowsky

Partner and Chair- Executive Committee McKercher LLP

Collin K. Hirschfeld KC

Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary Franco-Nevada Corporation

Lloyd Hong

Managing Partner - Canada Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP

Charles Hurdon

Managing Partner Farris LLP

Jeffrey Jay Kay KC

Managing Partner, Montreal Office Stikeman Elliott LLP

Warren Katz

Managing Partner McInnes Cooper

Kevin J. Kiley

Chair Goodmans LLP

Dale H. Lastman, C.M, O.Ont.

Chief Executive Officer Partner, Toronto McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Dave Leonard

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bennett Jones LLP

Hugh L. MacKinnon KC

Toronto Office Managing Partner DLA Piper (Canada) LLP

Vaughn MacLellan

National Managing Partner & CEO Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG)

John G. Murphy

Chief Executive Officer Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP

Steve McKersie

Senior Vice-President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Purolator Inc.

Sue-Lynn Noel

Managing Partner, Toronto, Vaughan and Markham Miller Thomson LLP

Nora Osbaldeston

Chair of the Board of Directors Langlois Lawyers, LLP

Sophie Perreault

General Counsel- Executive Officer, Legal Services Toronto District School Board

Leola Pon

Partner, Firm Chair Lerners LLP

Graham Porter

Managing Partner Lawson Lundell LLP

Clifford G. Proudfoot KC

Senior Enforcement Counsel Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC)

Sylvia Samuel

National Managing Partner Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Bryson A. Stokes

General Counsel and Privacy Officer Halton Healthcare

Minal Upadhyaya

Partner Singleton Urquhart Reynolds Vogel LLP

Sharon Vogel

Managing Partner Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

Kristin Taylor

Chantelle Cseh Partner DAVIES

Laura Cundari Partner Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Colena Der Partner, Tax Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Adrienne DiPaolo Partner Torys LLP

Emily Y. Fan Partner and Deputy Practice Group Leader of Commercial Litigation Practice Group Lerners LLP

Jocelyn Winter Formsma Executive Director National Association of Friendship Centres

Burtley Francis Partner Stewart McKelvey

Fotini Gagaoudakis Partner DAVIES

Preet Gill Partner Bennett Jones LLP

Heidi Gordon Partner McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Mark Graham Vice President, Legal and Regulatory Bell

Jamie D. Greenberg General Counsel Wattpad Corp.

Sinziana Hennig Partner, Commercial Litigation/Litigation & Dispute Resolution Stikeman Elliott LLP

Scott Hoeppner Partner Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP

Pam Hrick Executive Director & General Counsel Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF)

Me-Hae Hur Crown Counsel Ministry of the Attorney General of Ontario

Simina Ionescu-Mocanu Partner Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP

Chase Irwin Partner Dentons Canada LLP

Steven Kennedy Partner Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

Emily Kirkpatrick Partner McEwan Partners

Brian Kolenda Partner Lenczner Slaght

Jamie-Lynn Kraft Principal Smart & Biggar

Joshua Krane Partner, Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment McMillan LLP

J.R. Laffin Partner and Co-Head of Capital Markets and Public M&A Group Stikeman Elliott LLP

Marie-Julie Lafleur Partner, Litigation BCF Business Law

Sherri Lavine Vice-President, Legal QuadReal Property Group

Robbie Leibel Partner Torys LLP

Yun Li-Reilly Partner Farris LLP

Julia K. Lockhart Partner Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson LLP

Selena Lu Partner Lavery Lawyers

Michelle Maniago Partner Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG)

Auriol Marasco Partner Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Sarah Mavula Senior Associate Baker & McKenzie LLP

Michelle McBride General Counsel, Senior Vice-President, Enforcement, Litigation & Employment Canaccord Genuity

Scott W. McGrath Partner Thornton Grout Finnigan LLP

Hugh Meighen Partner Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG)

Fanming Meng VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary InnVest Hotels LP

Anne Merminod Partner, Class Action (Defence) Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG)

Luke Morrison Partner Bennett Jones LLP

Josh Morrison Partner MLT Aikins LLP

Justin Nasseri Partner Ross Nasseri LLP

Breanna Needham Associate DLA Piper Canada

Marni Pernica Partner and Co-Practice Group Leader of the Tax Group and Estates & Trusts Group Aird & Berlis LLP

Wade Poziomka Human Rights Lawyer Ross & McBride LLP

Julie Robinson Partner McInnes Cooper

Michael Rosenberg Partner, Litigation and Vice Chair of National Class Actions Group McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Krista Schofer Partner Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP

Sahil Shoor Partner Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP

Fahad Siddiqui Partner, Litigation Norton Rose Fulbright

Florence Simard Partner DAVIES

Amrita V. Singh Partner, Barrister & Solicitor Marks & Clerk

Tom Stevenson Partner Torys LLP

Nicholas St-Jacques Lawyer (Partner) Joncas Nouraie Roy Massicotte

Emily Ting Partner Goodmans LLP

Lauren Tomasich Partner, Litigation Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Amrita V. Singh

Tom Stevenson

Nicholas St-Jacques

Emily Ting

Lauren Tomasich

Jonathan Tong Partner Miller Thomson LLP

Lionel Tupman Partner Tupman & Bloom LLP

Anna Turcza-Karhut Litigation Counsel City of Edmonton

Jackie VanDerMeulen Partner Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP

Larissa Vermeersch Partner, Head of Litigation Deloitte Canada

Christine Wadsworth Partner McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Ryan Watkins Partner Whitten & Lublin LLP

Lance Williams Partner McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Jay Williamson General Counsel Appeals Commission for Alberta Workers' Compensation

Natalie Worsfold Partner, Tax Litigation & Service Innovation Counter Tax Litigators

Sandra Zhao Partner, Capital Markets & Securities | Mergers & Acquisitions McMillan LLP

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Cocktail Reception

Post-Party Celebration

Silver Sponsor

2022 Judging Panel

Commemorative Guide

It takes a lot to be a Lexpert Rising Star. Just ask the judges who had to weigh in on this year’s crop of candidates for Lexpert’s annual list celebrating leading lawyers under 40. With so many deserving lawyers nominated this year, picking a specific number was difficult. “I was consistently impressed with the extremely accomplished candidates put before us,” says Sandra Abitan, managing partner with Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP in Montreal. She was on the Lexpert advisory panel tasked with choosing from the many names submitted this year. The Lexpert Rising Stars Awards, presented by Lexpert magazine and supported by Canadian Lawyer and InHouse magazines, were revealed at an in-person Gala at the Liberty Grand last November 22.

Advisory board member Leola Pon, GC and executive officer of legal services for the Toronto District School Board, says, “it was very exciting to see the large number of lawyers involved in equity and reconciliation work.” Those efforts should be recognized, he adds. For advisory panel member Tom Curry at Lenczner Slaght, “first and foremost, I look at practice experience - whether it be cases or transactions, the work always stands out.” Curry adds that the client feedback in the nomination form was “very helpful to the process." Fellow Rising Star judge Sue-Lynn Noel, senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary for Purolator in Toronto, says: “It’s not enough to be technically competent or even extraordinarily smart. Leadership qualities such as courage, emotional intelligence, inclusivity, and innovation are equally essential criteria.” Abitan agrees, noting, “I was looking for those lawyers who have not only excelled in ensuring client success and serving as trusted advisers, but who also found time in their busy lives to contribute back to the legal profession and society more broadly.” The advisory panel members also appreciated seeing increased diversity. Rising Stars judge Lucille D’Souza, vice president and associate general counsel of strategy and operations at the Royal Bank of Canada, says: “What struck me the most was the diversity of the candidates, representing all backgrounds and practicing in a wide range of legal disciplines.” Abitan notes the legal world is “richer for having them,” especially as they shape the careers of the younger lawyers that they now mentor. Key Media would like to thank our event partner, Fasken, and silver sponsors Blake, Cassels & Graydon, Lavery and Marks & Clerk, and our advisory panel, for dedicating their time. Consistent record of excellence It goes without saying that a Lexpert Rising Star has a track record of “wins” that demonstrates the ability to take charge of complex cases. For example, Christine Wadsworth at McCarthy Tétrault was part of a team that successfully defended TD Bank in McDonald and Dickson v. TD Bank, 2021 ONSC 3872. It involved a $5 billion claim stemming from a Ponzi scheme that fell apart during the 2008 financial crisis. Allan Stanford operated an $8-billion pyramid scheme through his Antigua-based bank, using a TD bank account. SIB’s liquidators sued TD, alleging negligence and knowing assistance in breach of duty. But the judge dismissed SIB’s claim and ruled TD did not have knowledge of Stanford’s breach of fiduciary duty and was neither reckless nor willfully blind. The case is important in setting out the scope of a bank’s obligations to a client who has been defrauded by an insider of the client. Wadsworth played an integral role in preparing TD’s witnesses, cross-examining several opposing witnesses and crafting closing arguments, but she acknowledges that it “takes a team” to prepare for a complex trial – this one lasted 43 days – and come out with a successful decision for the client. Advocacy through negotiation or dispute resolution Iris Antonios, a partner at Blakes, Cassels & Graydon, has gained a reputation working on complex arbitrations and litigation. Examples of her success include being co-counsel to a Canadian in a confidential investor-state arbitration against a host government under a bilateral investment treaty and acting as co-counsel to a large consumer brands company in a successful confidential domestic contract dispute arbitration. James Hemmings, senior counsel at Spectrum Brands, notes: “Called into a complex commercial dispute midstream, Iris gained such command of an array of facts that she quickly rose to be the most prominent voice on our outside legal team.” For her part, Antonios says she likes “the idea of helping a client who is in a crisis or an uncomfortable situation, and you’re helping them through it - whether it’s through negotiation or a dispute resolution process - and you’re engaging your advocacy skills to do that. Tackling public interest problems through class actions Michael Rosenberg, another Rising Star at McCarthy Tétrault, has also had significant successes in the class actions, commercial disputes, and constitutional law cases he has worked. He led the McCarthy Tétrault team in prosecuting two class actions on behalf of a First Nations over the right to safe drinking water, winning an $8-billion settlement. Another case he worked on dealt with the constitutionality of prolonged solitary confinement in federal prisons, with a judgement recognizing that these prisoners had been subject to cruel and unusual treatment. His defence work for Pretrium Resources, winning a dismissal of a case of shareholders alleging losses, also resulted in the first merits decision in a securities class action for secondary market misrepresentation. “I love getting to solutions, and I particularly love tacking big public interest problems,” says Rosenberg. “It’s important work that allows me and the firm to participate in big conversations about the direction of the country.” Making waves in intellectual property law For Amrita V. Singh, one of the best things about being an IP litigator is the “translator” role she takes on, taking principles and facts that can be pretty complex “and making them more digestible” for the court. She also loves working with expert witnesses as they “tend to be among the best people in their field,” and she can benefit from their wisdom and experience. “In a court room with lawyers and a judge who are well-educated and experienced, you still need to be able to translate the essence of the issues you want to get,” says Singh. “As an advocate, not only does it have to be digestible, but it also must be persuasive when it comes to explaining the nuances of your client’s position.” Singh’s ability to make complex IP law easier to understand within the context of the arguments she is advocating has given her some significant wins. In 2020, she and colleague John Colombo won a decision for their client in the Federal Court of Appeal that preserved the Hilton hotel group’s rights to the famed Waldorf Astoria trademark in Canada — and in the process, denied a BC developer the use of the Waldorf name here. It’s a ruling that has helped settle the debate on the enforceability of a registered trademark, even if there is no physical presence in Canada. “It’s an important case that moved the needle with respect to trademark law and e-commerce law,” says Singh, “and I was a full participant in the proceedings, which showed a lot of trust in me, and given the outcome, that the trust was well placed.” Selena Lu, a Rising Stars winner from Quebec-based firm Lavery, also points to the importance of colleagues in helping her reach her potential. “I would like to thank my colleagues for this heartwarming award, my clients for their trust and my family for their support,” she says. “This new milestone fuels my motivation to continue to strive for excellence and to invest in projects and ideas that shape the legal and business world. Along the way, I hope to help many people and companies rise and shine like stars.” The future looks bright for the legal profession D’Souza at RBC says that after reviewing the nominations, her impression “is that the legal profession is in good hands with this next generation of lawyers.” She adds she has every confidence that, with lawyers such as the winners and nominees for Lexpert’s Rising Stars, “the legal profession continues to be a strong contributor to the fabric of our society.” Osler’s Abitan points out, “this is clearly a purpose-driven generation of lawyers who have achieved great success early in their careers,” not just academically and professionally, “but in terms of defining where they want to contribute back to society.” Pon at the TDSB weighs in: “The candidates had outstanding achievements in their professional and personal lives. There are many opportunities for young lawyers to make their mark in our communities and in the legal profession, and these candidates demonstrated this.” Purolator’s Noel says this year’s roster of Rising Stars gives her “every confidence in the future of the profession.” And Curry at Lenczner Slaght adds, “it’s been another inspiring year of judging,” and he continues to be impressed by the quality and quantity of submissions. The importance of mentoring The Rising Stars winners are also quick to point out the importance of mentoring to creating the great lawyers of the future. Fahad Siddiqui, a litigation partner with Norton Rose Fulbright says, the face of the Canadian bar is changing as we speak and it’s important that the next generation of legal leaders have all of the tools that they need to succeed. It is humbling to see how much time and energy our firm’s leadership invests in young lawyers and to be able to contribute to my up-and-coming colleagues.” He adds that although the Rising Stars award recognizes individual achievement, “it is also a reflection of the continuing trust of my clients, firm chairs, and colleagues for which I am grateful. I look forward to continuing to have the opportunity to do fascinating work and to give back to the community in increasingly meaningful ways.”

In memoriam Jean Cumming On a sadder note, Key Media and the Lexpert team would like to acknowledge the passing, in May, of Jean Cumming, the previous Editor-in-Chief of Lexpert. Jean led the Lexpert team for 13 years, providing unparalleled leadership to ensure the market-leading reputation for the Lexpert rankings and awards. Jean’s dedication to diversity and professionalism continue to inspire the Lexpert team.

Practitioners with a track record of “wins” while giving back to the legal profession and society as a whole

LEXPERT RISING STARS: Celebrating Young Lawyers at the top of their professional game

McLennan Ross LLP

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Eric Bédard

Woods LLP

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Caroline Briand

Langlois Lawyers LLP

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Ashley Christie

McLennan Ross LLP

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Scott W. McGrath

Thornton Grout Finnigan LLP

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Marni Pernica

Aird & Berlis LLP

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Jessica Catton Rinaldi

Enwave Energy Corporation

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Preet Gill

Bennett Jones LLP

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Sinziana Hennig

Stikeman Elliott LLP

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Scott Hoeppner

Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP

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Simina Ionescu-Mocanu

Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP

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Steven Kennedy

Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

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Fanming Meng

InnVest Hotels LP

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Anne Merminod

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG)

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Luke Morrison

Bennett Jones LLP

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Wade Poziomka

Ross & McBride LLP

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Fahad Siddiqui

Norton Rose Fulbright

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Ryan Watkins

Whitten & Lublin LLP

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Natalie Worsfold

Counter Tax Litigators

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Sandra Zhao

McMillan LLP

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Joshua Krane

McMillan LLP

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J.R. Laffin

Stikeman Elliott LLP

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Michelle Maniago

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Winners Winners were celebrated at the awards show on November 22, 2022, and on this website. They were also promoted in Lexpert and supporting publications, Canadian Lawyer and InHouse.

Methodology

Research All shortlisted submissions were forwarded to the advisory panel comprising esteemed leaders and experts within the legal profession. The panel assessed and voted for the selection of winners according to the relevant criteria. Voting commenced in August 2022 and their judgment was impartial, balanced, incisive, and fair.

Commemorative Guide

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JUDGING PANEL

2022 WINNERS

SPONSORS

The Lexpert Rising Stars Awards honour leading lawyers under 40 from law firms, in-house departments and other practices. Members of the legal profession were invited to nominate lawyers qualified in Canada who have made outstanding contributions in their careers thus far. All shortlisted submissions were forwarded to the advisory panel comprising esteemed leaders and experts within the legal profession. The panel assessed and voted for the selection of winners, considering the following areas of accomplishment: • Deals, cases or files • Community involvement • Contribution to the legal profession& professional development • Contribution to organizational success • Client service strategy • Legal profession awards/accolades The scores of the judging panel were then tallied to determine the winners. Votes by judges from the same organization as a candidate were voided to prevent a conflict of interest. The Lexpert Rising Stars Awards, presented by Lexpert magazine and supported by Canadian Lawyer and InHouse magazines, were revealed at an in-person gala held at the Liberty Grand on November 22, brought to you by Key Media.

Practitioners with a track record of “wins” while giving back to the legal profession and society as a whole

LEXPERT RISING STARS: Celebrating Young Lawyers at the top of their professional game

Iris Antonios

Aaron Baer

Greg Barker

Laura Bevan

Erin Bokshowan

Noah Boudreau

Dani Bryant

William Buchner

Chris Burr

Josie Caldas

Chantelle Cseh

Laura Cundari

Colena Der

Adrienne DiPaolo

Emily Y. Fan

Jocelyn Winter Formsma

Burtley Francis

Fotini Gagaoudakis

Heidi Gordon

Mark Graham

Jamie D. Greenberg

Pam Hrick

Me-Hae Hur

Chase Irwin

Emily Kirkpatrick

Brian Kolenda

Jamie-Lynn Kraft

Marie-Julie Lafleur

Sherri Lavine

Robbie Leibel

Yun Li-Reilly

Julia K. Lockhart

Selena Lu

Auriol Marasco

Sarah Mavula

Michelle McBride

Josh Morrison

Justin Nasseri

Breanna Needham

Julie Robinson

Michael Rosenberg

Krista Schofer

Sahil Shoor

Florence Simard

Amrita V. Singh

Nicholas St-Jacques

Tom Stevenson

Emily Ting

Lauren Tomasich

Jonathan Tong

Lionel Tupman

Anna Turcza-Karhut

Jackie VanDerMeulen

Larissa Vermeersch

Christine Wadsworth

Lance Williams

Jay Williamson

Alison Adam

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Winners Using a simple points system to aggregate judges' votes, the excellence awardee with the top score in a category will be named the winner. Winners will be announced at the awards show on October 20, 2022 and on this website. They will also be promoted in Canadian Occupational Safety. Promo packages to leverage achievement across marketing and promotions will be available for purchase.

Winner The winners in each category will be announced at the Australian Education Awards official gala event and awards ceremony on Friday, 12 August 2022 at the Doltone House - Darling Island. Winners will also be published on The Educator's website.

Key Dates • The pool for nominations was opened on the 14th of February and closed on the 18th of March. • Excellence awardees were announced via The Educator website and newsletter on the 16th of May. • Winners were announced on the 12th of August at the Australian Education Awards 2022 Event Day at the Doltone House – Darling Island.

Categories A total of 28 categories were featured in the Australian Education Awards that looked at achievements related to individuals or schools operating in the K-12 education industry.

Methodology

This award recognises an HR leader who has demonstrated excellence at the executive level over the past 12 months. Eligible finalists were senior-level leaders who report to the CEO and manage an HR team. Finalists were judged on their leadership, communication, strategy, drive and results.

Insolvency and Restructuring Deal of the Year

Excellence Awardees

Channel Infrastructure restructure and conversion from oil refinery to import terminal

Lead Firm: Webb Henderson

Other Organisations that worked on the deal (Firms, Banks and Accountants): MinterEllisonRuddWatts

Indevin Group acquisition of Villa Maria Estate from FFWL receivership

Lead Firms: Bell Gully, Harmos Horton Lusk, Mayne Wetherell, Webb Henderson

Other Organisations that worked on the deal (Firms, Banks and Accountants): ANZ, Bank of New Zealand, Bell Gully, Buddle Findlay, Deloitte, Rabobank

Liquidation of Autoterminal New Zealand Limited

Lead Firms: Holland Beckett, Tompkins Wake, TWA Legal

Successful exit from bankruptcy and reorganization of Hertz Global Holdings' NZ aspects

Lead Firm: Chapman Tripp

Other Organisations that worked on the deal (Firms, Banks and Accountants): Minter Ellison, White & Case

Other Organisations that worked on the deal (Firms, Banks and Accountants): Khov Jones

VLG Group Restructure and Refinance

Lead Firms: Anderson Creagh Lai, Mayne Wetherell

Other Organisations that worked on the deal (Firms, Banks and Accountants): Grant Cameron Assoc., Greenwood Roche, RSM Law, Simpson Grierson

Excellence Awardees

Channel Infrastructure restructure and conversion from oil refinery to import terminal

Lead Firm: Webb Henderson

Other Organisations that worked on the deal (Firms, Banks and Accountants): MinterEllisonRuddWatts

Indevin Group acquisition of Villa Maria Estate from FFWL receivership

Lead Firms: Harmos Horton Lusk, Mayne Wetherell, Webb Henderson

Other Organisations that worked on the deal (Firms, Banks and Accountants): ANZ, Bank of New Zealand, Bell Gully, Buddle Findlay, Deloitte, Rabobank

Liquidation of Autoterminal New Zealand Limited

Lead Firms: Holland Beckett, Tompkins Wake, TWA Legal

Other Organisations that worked on the deal (Firms, Banks and Accountants): Khov Jones

Successful exit from bankruptcy and reorganization of Hertz Global Holdings' NZ aspects

Lead Firm: Chapman Tripp

Other Organisations that worked on the deal (Firms, Banks and Accountants): Minter Ellison, White & Case

VLG Group Restructure and Refinance

Lead Firms: Anderson Creagh Lai, Mayne Wetherell

Other Organisations that worked on the deal (Firms, Banks and Accountants): Grant Cameron Assoc., Greenwood Roche, RSM Law, Simpson Grierson

Unity Software acquisition of Wētā FX's digital assets

Lead Firms: DLA Piper, Harmos Horton Lusk

Other Organisations that worked on the deal (Firms, Banks and Accountants): Deloitte, Hudson Gavin Martin, LangtonHudsonButcher, Matthews Law, Morrison & Foerster, Orrick

Insolvency and Restructuring Deal of the Year

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