Rebecca Silverberg

McLennan Ross LLP

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“I had a picture of a house, and the house was Premiere Mortgage Centre”

Kerri Reed, Premiere Mortgage Centre

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Winner: RISING STAR

Andrea is an Employee Learning and Development professional with two years of experience who is passionate about using her skills to implement innovative and pioneering HR initiatives to drive a culture of professional development. Her strengths lay in people and relationship management, critical thinking and delivering behaviour change projects with an innovative twist. She has been responsible for introducing compliance learning tailored to our significantly diverse employee base of over 12,000 and using her skills to create engagement for and roll out of 'Altogether Autism & Neurodiversity awareness programme at The Warehouse Group. She has shifted the way our team engages with learning, cultivating a continuous learning and development culture specific to their journey.

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J.R. Laffin is widely recognized as a leading dealmaker and talented public M&A lawyer. He advises on many of Canada’s most sophisticated and complex M&A transactions, offering strategic solutions and innovative approaches. J.R. was honoured in 2021 as a Top 10 M&A lawyer in Canada by a global news outlet for his leadership in high-profile transactions. He is known for his legal expertise, professionalism and collaborative approach helping clients complete industry-altering transactions. In addition to his distinguished legal presence, J.R. provides leadership as public M&A practice group head and is an active mentor to junior lawyers providing advice and support.

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Nate has successfully acted as lead counsel in trials, arbitrations, and appeals at all levels of court in Ontario and in other provinces. He is repeatedly recognized by industry awards for excellence in corporate and commercial litigation and is described by his peers as “an exceptional advocate.” As Chair of AGB’s Technology Committee, Nate leads initiatives to integrate AI and data-driven tools into litigation strategy and client service. He teaches advocacy at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law and contributes to pro bono cases. Known for his business-minded, practical approach, Nate combines tenacious advocacy with sound judgment. His clients – ranging from emerging companies to major public enterprises – trust him to deliver strategic, efficient results in their most significant commercial and corporate disputes. He has been acknowledged as one of Canada’s next-generation leaders in dispute resolution and trial advocacy.

Nate Read-Ellis is a Toronto-based commercial litigation lawyer and trial advocate known for his strategic insight, professionalism, and courtroom excellence. A partner at Adair Goldblatt Bieber LLP, Nate represents entrepreneurs and businesses in complex commercial disputes, shareholder and partnership litigation, class actions, and corporate governance matters across diverse industries, including renewable energy, real estate, financial services, and telecommunications.

Recognized as one of Canada’s leading labour and employment lawyers, Rebecca Silverberg has rapidly distinguished herself through a blend of legal excellence, strategic insight, and unwavering commitment to clients and colleagues alike. Silverberg’s client service philosophy – listen, communicate, advocate – captures her ability to understand both the legal and human dimensions of every workplace issue. Her relationships are built on trust and sustained by results, grounded in her early experience in retail management, recruitment, and human resources. Clients value her judgment, accessibility, and responsiveness, often describing her as their first call when sensitive issues arise. Her rapid progression to partnership at McLennan Ross and her expanding multijurisdictional client base are a testament to her professional achievement and leadership. As a principal at McLennan Ross, Silverberg advises clients across healthcare, education, municipal government, manufacturing, social services, and the non-profit sector. Known for her pragmatic and clear-headed counsel under pressure, she is trusted to manage matters requiring sound judgment and the highest ethical standards. Her work regularly bridges multiple employment-related disciplines – human rights, disability management, and labour relations – demonstrating her versatility and depth of expertise. In her role as lead spokesperson in major collective bargaining negotiations, Silverberg combines strategic insight with diplomacy, balancing diverse stakeholder interests to achieve durable outcomes. She has shaped precedent-setting results in human rights cases and unfair labour practice complaints, and her deft handling of complex arbitrations has earned her a reputation for professionalism and poise in even the most challenging settings. Beyond her client work, Silverberg contributes significantly to legal thought leadership in Canada. She writes regularly for Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR) Alberta, Human Capital, and Canadian Employment Law Today, and is the author of the Canadian chapter of LexisNexis’s International Employment Law textbook. A sought-after speaker, she presents at national conferences and professional forums, sharing insight on best practices in human resources, collective bargaining, and workplace investigations. Mentorship is a defining feature of Silverberg’s career. She formally mentors associates and students and informally guides many others within and beyond her firm. Her leadership roles on McLennan Ross’s Student Hiring, Marketing, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committees reflect her dedication to fostering a culture of excellence, empathy, and inclusion. Colleagues praise her as someone who “walks the talk” and elevates everyone around her. Silverberg’s commitment to community mirrors her professional ethos. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she co-founded a virtual legal clinic supporting small businesses in crisis. As President of Temple B’nai Tikvah, she has championed inclusive programming and sustainability initiatives, leading the first synagogue in Western Canada to install solar panels. Her longstanding involvement with the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter – recognized with the 2019 Community Partnership Award – continues to strengthen vital community resources. Silverberg’s achievements have been recognized by Best Lawyers in Ones to Watch (2025–2026), as a Legal 500 Rising Star (2022–2023), and as a Leading Practitioner in Employment Law in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory (2025). With this record of excellence, Rebecca Silverberg’s recognition as a 2025 Lexpert Rising Star is richly deserved. Her integrity, vision, and leadership continue to elevate her firm, her profession, and the communities she serves. On her current trajectory, the sky’s the limit.

Rebecca Silverberg named 2025 Lexpert Rising Star for Leadership in Labour and Employment Law

Award-winning advocate recognized for excellence in complex cases, mentorship, and community impact