Friday, March 17, 2023

The Canadian Law Awards, led by Key Media, is a national recognition program highlighting Canada's leading law firms, in-house legal teams, individuals, deals and cases.

This year, five U of T Law alumnae have made the shortlist of nominees for five awards over four unique categories, Congratulations to: 

Erin Eizenman (JD 2005), General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, MaRS Discovery District
Category: The Lawson Lundell LLP Award for Law, Department Leader of the Year

Sarit Batner (LLB 1998), Chair of the Board of Partners, McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Category: Litigator of the Year

Shara Roy (LLB 2003), Chief Legal Counsel, EY Canada
Category: Female Trailblazer of the Year (In-House Counsel)

Cherie Brant (JD 2002), Partner and National Leader, Indigenous Law, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Category: Female Trailblazer of the Year (Private Practice)

Yola Ventresca (LLM 2007), Health Law Lawyer, Lerners LLP
Category: Female Trailblazer of the Year (Private Practice)

Winners will be announced during the Canadian Law Awards on May 11, 2023.