Awards and recognition
Published31 March 2020
Gowling WLG shortlisted in multiple categories at inaugural Canadian Law Awards
Gowling WLG is delighted to announce that it has been named a finalist in six categories at the inaugural Canadian Law Awards.
Hosted by KeyMedia, the awards distinguish Canada's leading law firms, in-house legal teams, individuals and landmark deals over the past year. The firm has been shortlisted in the following categories:
- Best Use of Technology in a Law Firm - MedLawOne Technology
- Class Action Team of the Year - Day School Class Action
- Diversity Initiative of the Year - Our People First: Mental Health Strategy
- Insolvency & Restructuring Deal of the Year - Catalyst Paper Restructuring, Clairvest Restructuring
- Litigator of the Year - Malcolm Ruby
- Pro Bono Initiative of the Year - Pro Bono Gender Markers Initiative
In addition, Gowling WLG is pleased to share that many of its clients have also been selected as finalists, including in the following categories:
- Woman of the Year - Jennifer Suess, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, RioCan and Kerry O’Reilly Wilks, Chief Officer, Legal, Regulatory & External Affairs, TransAlta Corporation
- Canadian Law Department of the Year - Bell Canada
- Law Department Leader of the Year - Phil Shaer, Canopy Growth Corporation
Gowling WLG extends its congratulations to all of this year's finalists. Winners will be announced in October 2020.