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25 TOP MOST INFLUENTIAL Joseph Arvay Partner, Arvay Finlay, Vancouver One of Canada's leading litiga- tors, Joseph Arvay specializes in class action litigation, corporate and commercial litigation, and aboriginal law. He has argued at every level of court including the Supreme Court of Canada, representing clients as diverse as the British Columbia Review Board to a University of Victoria pro-life students' group. He pre- viously served as senior counsel and general counsel for the British Columbia Ministry of the Attorney General, and has been involved in several high-profile cases in B.C. and throughout Canada. In 2005, he was awarded the Walter S. Tarnopolsky Human Rights Award, where he was described as "one of Canada's most tireless civil rights and human rights lawyers who has made an exceptional com- mitment to human rights in this country." Most recently, he was awarded the Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia Bar Award in 2009. His latest bat- tle is representing the Fight HST forces in their court battle against the B.C. government's new tax. What panellists had to say: "Arvay only takes tough cases, is willing to fight for the underdog, and has achieved extraordinary results against huge odds." Justice Colin L. Campbell Justice, Ontario Superior Court, Toronto Sheila Block Partner, Torys LLP, Toronto Sheila Block is considered to be one of the top commercial litigators in Canada and has also been recognized as one of the country's most influen- tial women. She serves as the head of Torys' Toronto litigation practice and has represented several key figures throughout her career, including for- mer mayor of Toronto Mel Lastman, the National Hockey League Players' Association, and the government of Quebec. She has also spoken and written extensively on advocacy and civil litigation, and has taught advo- cacy for the National Institute for Trial Advocacy in Canada, the United States, El Salvador, Rwanda, and Sierra Leone, to name a few. In 2006, she was rec- ognized by the Ontario Bar Association with the award of excellence in civil litigation, and it's clear that she is still at the top of this area of law. What panellists had to say: "Block is a best-in-class litigator." In recent years, Justice Colin Campbell steered the Task Force on the Discovery Process that led to the development of e-discov- ery guidelines for Ontario. His passion for justice and hard work is reflected in his tireless efforts on behalf of Sedona Canada and the Ontario e-discovery imple- mentation committee. Lawyers applaud Campbell's champion- ing of best practices for dealing with electronic evidence so as to ensure the cost of litigation will not continue to prevent cases from being resolved on their merits. He sits on the Commercial List in Toronto and is a much sought-after speaker on electronic discovery issues, professionalism, and the efficient practice of civil law. Campbell is also a founding director of Pro Bono Law Ontario and sits as a member on its advisory board. What panellists had to say: "Lawyers commend Justice Campbell for having a good grasp of complex legal regimes and being ready to roll up his sleeves and assist with tailor-made, pragmatic solutions to any circumstance." www. C ANADIAN Law ye rmag.com A UGUST 2010 31 CAMPBELL: SANDRA STRANGEMORE THE