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22 www.canadianlawyermag.com TOP 25 MOST INFLUENTIAL LAWYERS 2024 Sarah Teich – Most Influential Human Rights Lawyer Co-founder and CEO at Human Rights Action Group Grounded in her Jewish identity and deeply affected by the stories of family members killed in Holocaust concentra- tion camps, Teich realized early on that she wanted to do everything she could to stop mass atrocities. She committed herself to mitigating the damage and serving the victims through her legal career. "Knowing that a quarter of my family was murdered in the Holocaust was very impactful when I was growing up in terms of deciding what I wanted to do with my life. It affects how "I'm constantly inspired by the communities with whom I work. I put them and their causes centre stage; my role as the lawyer is to supercharge their advocacy efforts with the power of the law" Sarah Teich, Human Rights Action Group SPECIAL REPORT IN PRAISE OF THE TOP 25 MOST INFLUENTIAL LAWYERS Adam Goldenberg: "An absolute trailblazer in the fight for 2SLGBTQI+ rights. Tireless and talented." Allan Ritchie: "Allan's vision and determination are unmatched. He has been an excellent mentor to many while expanding his firm's business and brand at an impressive level." Alyssa Tomkins: "Alyssa is making people stand up and take note. She has been involved in important cases and investigatory committees, including the Emergency Measures Act review. She consistently proves her strong advocacy skills and strategic thinking across various subject matters, courts, and tribunals." Carol Liao, PhD, SJD: "A brilliant lawyer and professor. When I was a law student, her insight and dedication changed my life. She is the gold standard of the legal profession." David Sowemimo: "David is not just a practitioner of the law but a true pioneer, shaping the future of legal practice for the betterment of society." Devin Persaud: "He's an inspiration for all the work he has done in the legal fraternity and for the South Asian community." Fiona Wong: "Fiona has incredible energy and dedication to improving the experience for underrepresented lawyers in the legal profession." Joven Narwal, KC: "Excellent advocate known for his legal prowess and cultural sensitivity." Leonard S. Tony Mandamin, IPC: "Tony has led and mentored many Indigenous and non-Indigenous lawyers. He is a recent recipient of the Order of Canada." May Cheng: "A fearless advocate for the disadvantaged and women in the legal profession while also being a leader in the IP field. Her influence over a generation of women lawyers is transformative." Sarah Teich: "A true champion of human rights and dignity." Shevaun R. McGrath: "Shevaun's legal work and leadership in the private equity space has been remarkable. She inspires many young lawyers, including and especially female lawyers." Sukesh Kamra: "His talent to convince the legal community that the practice of law has changed through his informative and thought-provoking seminars, webinars, and conferences is unmatched."