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www.canadianlawyermag.com 21 have an impact within the justice commu- nity or government. Having a voice – and using it Alexandra Chyczij, a winner in the human rights and advocacy category, is president of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress. Testa- ment to how effective she has been, her prowess hasn't gone unnoticed by Vladimir Putin's regime. Chyczij considers landing on Russia's sanctions list for her role in advocating for Ukraine as "a badge of honour" as it speaks to her ability to influence. For her, the months since Russia invaded Ukraine have been "among the most difficult emotionally." However, she has been touched by the outpouring of moral and financial support that Ukraine has received, and the role her organization has played in mobi- lizing that support. "Perhaps for the first time in decades," Chyczij says, "Ukrainians and the Ukrai- nian diaspora are finally being heard when it comes to threats Ukraine has faced in staying IN PRAISE OF THE TOP 25 MOST INFLUENTIAL LAWYERS 2022 Alana Robert: "A fierce lawyer and an inspirational advocate. She is a rising star in the profession." Alexandra Chyczij: "Inspirational in her advocacy for human rights in Ukraine." Bahar Hafizi: "A strategic, proactive, and practical in her approach, a strong asset for a trusted advisor." Benjamin Na: "A true leader and inspirer in the Korean Canadian legal community as well as the broader Korean Canadian community. Benjamin is a mentor to a countless number of younger associates." Brock Gibson: "Not only an incredible leader, but also compassionate and inspiring to junior lawyers following in his footsteps." Geoffrey Budden, QC: "Lead counsel to a group of men who were victims of childhood sexual abuse at Mount Cashel Orphanage. This case set an important precedent in finding the Archdiocese liable." Hubert Lai: "Helped 67,000 UBC students and thousands of faculty members shift rapidly from a teaching model that's been based on in-person instruction to one that is almost entirely virtual." Leila Rafi: "A modern lawyer with a perfect balance of business acumen and client-centric relationships." Louise Arbour: "She was a professor of mine who taught me to stand up for what I believe even when I find myself alone." Pina D'Agostino: "Professor D'Agostino is making an incredible impact in the lives of students and helping Canadian entrepreneurs." Rosanne Kyle: "Dedicated lawyer, passionate about clients and a pleasure to work with." Thomas Kim: "A fantastic leader both within Thomson Reuters and the industry as a whole. He takes great interest in mentoring young lawyers and is a strong advocate for equality and human rights." an independent democracy since it broke from the Soviet Union in the early 1990s." Chyczij highlights the irony that her generation of Ukrainian Canadians, children of displaced Ukrainians from the Second World War, are now assisting another wave "Ukrainians and the Ukrainian diaspora are finally being heard when it comes to threats Ukraine has faced in staying an independent democracy" Alexandra Chyczij, Ukrainian Canadian Congress