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EXCLUSIVELY ON EDITOR'S DESK BY GAIL J. COHEN Good things ahead for 2012 last few years. One of the biggest shifts has been the arrival of global law practices on our shores. This month, Macleod Dixon LLP will be folded into the Norton Rose Group, which rocked the Canadian legal establishment last year when it merged with Ogilvy Renault LLP. The face of law practice is changing here and so this year, we have launched a new series on canadianlawyermag.com called the Managing Partner Forum, in which law firm leaders from across the country and all types of firms will discuss the hurdles, successes, and other travails of making it work in today's market. We launch the series this month with a column from John Coleman, who helmed Ogilvy Renault through its initial merger as well as the marriage with Macleod Dixon to form the new Norton Rose Canada. I look forward to the col- umns creating some interesting discussions in the profession. As well, we've got a host of new online columnists coming on board for 2012 at W canadianlawyermag.com. We welcome Kirk Baert, who will be penning a monthly missive on the state of class action litigation — and not wanting to have it too plain- tiff-side heavy, he will be bringing on some guest columnists from the defence side. And one of the things I've heard most in my travels is that newly minted lawyers feel a lot less sure of themselves and their futures than they once did and there's not a lot of information out there to help them along in their careers. So we are launching two new online columns specifically aimed at young lawyers. One is The Accidental Mentor, in which Ontario Bar Association past president Lee Akazaki does his best Dear Abby impression and answers queries of all types from junior associates look- ing for some guidance. And from the trenches, we have first-year associate Lindsay Scott, who will be sharing the hard lessons she's learned on the job. I am also happy to be starting 2012 with our latest Top 10 lists of legal boutiques. Labour and employment and intellectual property boutiques are some of the most prominent in the legal field and it's always a good competition. Check out this year's list starting on page 33. As always, I look forward to hearing reader feedback on any- thing we are doing and anything you think we should be doing. Have a great year. ith this January 2012 issue of Canadian Lawyer, we kick off our 36th year of covering the issues and trends that matter to the legal profes- sion in Canada. And we have seen a lot of changes, particularly in the CANADIAN Lawye rmag.com Financial Adviser Financial planner Alan Acton helps lawyers better manage their hard-earned money. January 9 Th e Accidental Mentor Lee Akazaki launches his new column off ering mentorship advice for young lawyers. January 9 Human Rights . . . Here & Th ere University of Ottawa law school's Sonya Nigam's column on human rights and international law. January 9 Trials & Tribulations Margaret Waddell ruminates on issues of import and interest to litigators. January 9 Managing Partner Forum In the fi rst of this year's special series, Norton Rose Canada's John Coleman gives his insights into the future of law in Canada. January 16 Th e IT Girl Sarah Dale-Harris takes a wry look at the intersection of technology and the law. January 16 Defi nitely Mabey Stephen Mabey examines the thorny issues facing law fi rm management January 16 Law Library Reviews of books — and more — of a legal nature from Damian Penny. January 16 Group Publisher: Karen Lorimer Editorial Director: Gail J. 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