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32 A U G U S T 2 0 1 6 w w w . C A N A D I A N L a w y e r m a g . c o m Marie Henein Partner, Henein Hutchison LLP Toronto Henein's defence of Jian Ghomeshi and all that has surrounded that high- profile case underpinned her recent substantial level of influence. The per- sonal attacks and negative treatment she received in the wake of the trial opened up a much wider public discussion on the role of women in the law and as professionals overall. The very public case she was defending also heightened the level of examination of the way sexual assault trials are con- ducted. Henein's place as a well-respected member of the bar who mentors many young women, particularly in the male-dominated criminal bar, has been cemented. Her recent speaking engagements have drawn hundreds of attendees to be inspired and hear her war stories. Henein is strong and unflinching in her dedication to the law and a role model to many inside and outside the legal profession. Donald Bayne Partner, Bayne Sellar Boxall Ottawa In what was perhaps the second-most high-profile criminal case in the last year, Bayne represented embattled Senator Mike Duffy who faced 31 counts of fraud, breach of trust, and bribery over Senate expenses. Bayne's arguments resulted in Duffy's acquittal on all of them. The ruling was not appealed, but the senator is still facing a battle in the Red Chamber over repayments of some expenses. Because of the outcome of the trial, however, there is speculation the ruling could stave off attempts to charge other senators with similar crimes. Post-trial, there have also been changes to Senate spending rules. Bayne is a giant of the criminal bar with a four-decade career working on seminal murder, war crimes, and extradition cases as well as high-profile inquiries such as Somalia and Maher Arar. What voters had to say: "A true powerhouse and an inspiration for all those pursuing the rights of the accused." "Excellent work defending a man who public opinion had already turned against; excellent work defending herself when criticized for it." What voters had to say: "Donald Bayne was a fierce advocate and tactically brilliant lawyer on Duffy. There is no one else like him." Criminal/Human-Rights