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Changemakers Justice David M. Brown Judge, Ontario Superior Court, Toronto Justice David Brown has developed a reputation as much for his colourful delivery as for his outspoken judgments. Brown decried the court's continued reliance on paper rather than an electronic document system as "scandalous." He criticized the "motions culture" that sees lawyers preferring to bring complex motions rather than settle matters through a civil trial. For avoiding civil trials without good reason, Brown once likened counsel to a Dr. Seuss character who does not like "green eggs and ham." In January, he issued injunctions to end railway blockades associated with the Idle No More protest movement. In the ruling, in which he scolded police for their passivity, Brown noted, "No person in Canada stands above or outside of the law." What voters had to say: "His tenacity and fearlessness in regard to trying to bring about change to our antiquated court system is to be commended." Lorne Sossin Dean, Osgoode Hall Law School, Toronto For the second year Lorne Sossin is one of our Top 25 Most Influential for his leadership in Canadian legal education. As dean of Osgoode Hall Law School since 2010, Sossin has been leading efforts at experiential education. With the Law Society of Upper Canada planning radical changes to legal licensing in Ontario, Sossin's novel and creative approaches to legal education promise to play an important role in the profession in the coming years. He is the author of numerous books and articles, most recently as co-editor of Middle Income Access to Justice. What voters had to say: "I do not understand how this leader in the profession does so much — truly an inspiration to the students at Osgoode." Probably no greater honor can come to any man than the respect of his colleagues. Cary Grant (1904-1986) Groia & Company would like to thank everyone for their support and encouragement these past four years and for recognizing Joe Groia's contribution to the profession by helping to select him as one of Canada's 25 Most Influential Lawyers in 2013. Here's to Making a Difference Stikeman Elliott congratulates its partner Alan D'Silva for being named one of Canada's 25 Most Influential Lawyers. This award recognizes those lawyers who have had the most impact on our lives, laws, business and government in the past 18 months. Congratulations Alan! STIKEMAN ELLIOTT LLP www.groiaco.com 30 august roia_CL_Aug_13.indd 1 2013 www.CANADIAN | www.stikeman.com MONTRÉAL TORONTO OTTAWA CALGARY VANCOUVER NEW YORK LONDON SYDNEY L a w ye r m a g . c o m 13-07-17 11:26 AM

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