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IN·flu·ence : /ˈinflo͝oəns/ (n)
The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something, or the effect itself.

Recognizing Canada's most influential lawyers

This week, Canadian Lawyer released its "Top 25 Most Influential" list. The list highlights lawyers who have been influential within the profession as well as Canadian society over the last 18 months.

Kudos!

We are delighted to congratulate three alumni named to this year's list:

• Government/Non-Profit/Associations: Professor Wayne MacKay, CM QC (LLB '78)
  
• Criminal/Human Rights Law: Dr Pamela Palmater (LLM '99 & JSD '09),  Mi’kmaw lawyer, Ryerson professor and Chair in Indigenous Governance, 2012 Bertha Wilson Honour Society Inductee
• In-House Counsel: Grant Borbridge QC (LLB '89), Executive vice president investments and chief counsel, Emergo Group of Companies, Calgary  

And our congratulations also go out to six more alumni who were nominated in the following categories:

• Corporate-Commercial: David Fraser (LLB '99)
• Criminal/Human Rights Law: Senator Donald Oliver, QC (LLB '64)
• Government/Non-Profit/Associations: Jack Innes (LLB '69) and The Honourable Howard Wetston, QC (LLB '74)
• In-House Counsel: Peter Gutelius (LLB '91) and Kristin Taylor (LLB '99)

Congratulations to all of this year's nominees and recipients!

About "The Top 25" list

Now in its fourth year, Canadian Lawyer's "Top 25 Most Influential List", says editor Gail Cohen: "Is about a level of respect, the ability to influence public opinion, and help shape the laws of this country [and is about] contribution to the strength and quality of legal services, and social and political influence and involvement."

> Read the full article from Canadian Lawyer Magazine.