Canadian Lawyer and Lexpert say there is still time to register a table for the Nov. 12 Toronto gala honouring lawyers aged 40 and under, hosted by Farah Nasser.
Canadian Lawyer reported on Nov. 4, 2026 that one week remained to register for the Lexpert Rising Stars Awards. The gala takes place Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Liberty Grand in Toronto, where Canadian Lawyer and Lexpert plan to unveil this year's cohort of Lexpert Rising Stars. Tables can be registered through the Lexpert Rising Stars Awards website.
The awards recognize lawyers aged 40 and under. Each was evaluated and selected by the Lexpert Rising Stars team and a panel of judges made up of lawyers and senior in-house counsel at Canada's top law firms and businesses. The event begins with a cocktail reception, followed by a dinner banquet and the awards ceremony. Journalist and former national news anchor Farah Nasser hosts. The event saw nearly 500 attendees last year.
Gold Sponsors are Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP, Norton Rose Fulbright, Langlois Avocats, Ross Nasseri LLP and Torkin Manes LLP. Sumeet (Sonu) Dhanju-Dhillon, partner of Torkin Manes's litigation and dispute resolution group, said the firm is proud to celebrate the next generation of lawyers helping shape the future of the profession.
McMillan LLP is Silver Sponsor. Osgoode Hall Law School and York University are Education Partners, Bovine Wine Club is Associate Sponsor and Orient Retreat is Experience Sponsor.
