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The Future of Law Awards

Congratulations to this year’s winners and nominees.

Live in Toronto · November 20, 2025.

Recognizing

In-House Innovators.

The Future of Law Awards celebrate the lawyers and teams reshaping the profession. Live in Toronto on November 20 with seventy-five of the boldest minds in law, recognizing those pushing the profession ahead.

Seventy-five of the boldest minds in law, recognized in one room.

The Loft on King event venue in Toronto

This year’s

Winners

  • 01

    Kene Ilochonwu, K.C.

    Community Builder of the Year

    For the lawyer advancing connection, inclusion, or access to legal services.

  • 02

    Nicholas Hill

    Emerging In-House Leader

    For the emerging legal leader making outsized early-career impact.

  • 03

    Tipalti, Inc.

    Most Innovative Legal Team

    For the legal team building differently, with ops, tech, and scalable solutions.

  • 04

    Jennifer Suess

    General Counsel of the Year

    For the General Counsel redefining what it means to lead in-house teams.

  • 05

    Pearl Chan

    91°µÍø of the Year

    For the standout lawyer in the 91°µÍø network driving real client impact.

Making the call

Our Judges

See you next year.

Thank you to everybody who submitted nominations for the inaugural Future of Law Awards — your submissions highlighted some of Canada’s most impressive, and deserving legal talent. We can’t wait to see who gets nominated in 2026.

Brett Colvin at the Future of Law Awards