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OUTLIERS John Coleman Managing partner, Norton Rose OR LLP, Montreal As managing partner of the former Ogilvy Renault LLP, John Coleman led the firm into its historic merger with one of the top 10 global law firms, Norton Rose Group. It was a watershed moment for Canadian law firms in an increasingly globalized economy that has forced some soul-searching among firms across the country. Since joining Norton Rose, at least one other Canadian firm has joined an international operation and that may be just the start of things to come. Many called Coleman's leadership during the negotiations with Norton Rose both bold and visionary. In the new global firm of more than 2,600 lawyers in 39 offices worldwide, he continues to sit on the executive committee that devises and executes strategy for the global group as well as continuing to lead the firm's Canadian operations. What voters had to say: "Through his courage to craft, enunciate, and persuade others to share his global vision for the practice of law by Canadians, John has undoubtedly reshaped how many law firms and individuals will approach their clients and practices in the years ahead." "Showed how Canadian law firms can meet the challenges of globaliza- tion without sacrificing their core values and autonomy." 25 INFLUENTIAL TOP MOST Michael Geist Professor and Canada Research Chair of Internet and E-commerce Law, University of Ottawa Faculty of Law, Ottawa Michael Geist is probably the most influential voice on law and technology in Canada not only within the legal profession but also by educating the general public through his columns in the and and his highly regarded blog. He serves on several boards, including the CANARIE Board of Directors, the Canadian Legal Information Institute Board of Directors, the Privacy Commissioner of Canada's Expert Advisory Board, the Electronic Frontier Foundation Advisory Board, and the Information Program Sub- Board of the Open Society Institute. What voters had to say: Untitled-7 1 www.CANADIAN Lawyermag.com A U GUST 2011 41 7/18/11 12:52:42 PM THE Otta T or ont o Star " Citizen lega l r dig hh e a t l n o a made a p ninio d w ha s n p i s, o t hlic acces e y i Rega r t C b s in si h a le e d mnad o os t f les s o f i w e i r o h u v e p E ha. t b er p r lic l y e a p n o b ac t v rac t y u n lic et p sin t f er s d h oer n in e t y hi s g e h u t a h a o o in t c r a e e r a y g e r log e e w a r bs i t o e o hn h t M r f e ad s G o h s . hn ei s t ' s y p n osi t c w d ha t es s e log e w a a ha s n p t io co t s y- en, i a n d d w r e l l . " w a