Canadian Lawyer

w w w . C A N A D I A N L a w y e r m a g . c o m A U G U S T 2 0 1 6 33 Lorne Waldman Waldman & Associates Toronto A previous Top 25 honouree multiple times, Waldman's influence is once again highlighted by the high-profile cases he's worked on and brought to public attention. He was co-counsel in Ishaq v. Canada at the Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal. The right of women to wear niqabs during their citizenship ceremonies became a major election issue through- out Canada. He was also co-counsel for JP and GJ at the Supreme Court of Canada in the November 2015 decision B010 v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration) and was involved in litigation challenging changes to the Citizenship Act that allowed for the revocation of Canadian citizenship of individuals who had been convicted of certain crimes (treason, espionage, and terrorism). Sarah Clarke Principal, Clarke Child & Family Law Toronto Clarke was co-counsel for First Nations Child and Family Caring Society in Caring Society v. Canada, a case that led to the Canadian Human Rights Tribu- nal finding that the federal government's underfunding of First Nations child welfare programs discriminates against Canada's aboriginal people. Described as "groundbreaking" from both legal and social perspectives, the case left the door wide open for similar applications around services such as education, health care, and policing. She has worked extensively with and for First Nations on child welfare and adoption proceedings. She has argued civil and family law matters before all levels of court in Ontario, the Federal Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court of Canada. Cheryl Goodier Assistant Crown attorney, York Region Newmarket, Ont. Currently, Goodier is the child abuse and sexual violence lead in York Region. She has had tremendous influence in the courts, essentially transforming the way cases of child abuse and sexual abuse are handled in positive ways. She is a skilled and fearless advocate, who invariably handles any serious — and often difficult to prosecute — criminal case involving sexual abuse of children in the Newmarket courthouse. Handling these cases effectively as a Crown involves intelligence, tenacity, dedication, and concern for the most vulnerable mem- bers of our community. She is frequently sought after by other counsel and police officers for advice and guidance in this area. What voters had to say: "Lorne Waldman is always willing to take on controversial cases with the aim of ensuring all Canadians are treated equally and fairly." What voters had to say: "Cheryl's prosecution strategies are second to none. Her passion and dedi- cation to the rights of victims of child abuse shines through everything she does. Cheryl's a game changer and is most deserving of this award." 2 5 the top infl uential most What voters had to say: "Outstanding in every way, compassionate, and a great leader offer- ing inspiration and encouragement to others in her field to follow her path. There's no challenge too big for her to handle."

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