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August 2018

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w w w . C A N A D I A N L a w y e r m a g . c o m A U G U S T 2 0 1 8 41 THE TOP 25 MOST INFLUENTIAL YOUNG INFLUENCERS Leena Yousefi Founder, YLaw Group Vancouver Known as the black sheep of business law and founder of YLaw Group, Leena Yousefi is a lawyer and entrepreneur who has succeeded in the business of law. She leads the fastest-growing female-led law firm in British Columbia. Yousefi was successful counsel on several ground- breaking cases in B.C., including a precedent-setting child abduction case that attracted national and international attention, as well as a case that explored religious concepts relating to marriages overseas and the interplay of same and the Canadian justice system. In addition, Yousefi is a tireless contributor and advocate for access to justice, completing more than 700 hours of pro bono work and sponsoring the Best Lawyering Award at the University of Victoria. WHAT VOTERS HAD TO SAY: "Leena is a very respectful and professional lawyer." "She is compassionate, smart and competent." "Incredible litigator." Containing contact information for more than 66,000 judges and legal professionals, more than 27,500 law offices, government departments, and law related offices, canadianlawlist.com attracts more than 325,000 page views a month and 110,000 unique visitors! Book your enhanced listing today! Contact Colleen Austin at 416.649.9327 or colleen.austin@tr.com www.canadianlawlist.com Enhance your presence on Canada's largest legal directory AVAILABLE ONLINE AND IN PRINT Untitled-3 1 2018-07-13 11:31 AM

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