Canadian Lawyer invites you to help recognize this year’s most outstanding lawyers
Canada’s legal landscape thrives because of exceptional lawyers whose vision, leadership, and advocacy set new benchmarks for excellence.
Canadian Lawyer spotlights these trailblazers, and you have the power to decide who earns a place on the prestigious Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers list for 2026.
Whom do you believe should be recognized among the most forward-thinking legal minds?
Cast your vote for your top five lawyers in each of the following categories:
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Human Rights, Advocacy & Criminal
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Business
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In-House
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Changemakers
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Government/non-profits/associations/judiciary
Your vote helps honour the lawyers who have had an impact over the past 18 months and gives you the opportunity to highlight what makes them truly stand out.
Voting is open until Friday, May 15. The survey results help inform a shortlist, which is then sent to the editorial board for selection of the final winners.
The Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers 2026 is proudly sponsored by Thomson Reuters.
Winners will be unveiled on the website this September.
