Lawson Lundell is proud to announce that partner Jennie Buchanan and counsel Cecilia Barnes have been selected as winners of the 2026 Lexpert Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40.
The national awards pay tribute to outstanding legal talent under the age of 40 from law firms, in-house legal departments, and government organizations across Canada. Nominees are evaluated on their professional achievements, leadership qualities, business acumen, and contributions to the legal profession and community.
The winners were honored at an awards ceremony at the Liberty Grand in Toronto on November 12, 2026, and will be profiled in the November issue of Lexpert Special Edition.
Jennie Buchanan is a partner in the firm’s Calgary office, focusing her practice on commercial litigation and dispute resolution across energy, construction, real estate, and corporate matters. She routinely represents clients in complex disputes and regulatory matters in Western Canada.
Cecilia Barnes is counsel in the firm’s Vancouver office, specializing in technology transactions, the commercialization of intellectual property, artificial intelligence, and privacy and data security. She serves on the Board of Directors of CAN-TECH Law and advises local and international clients across a range of technology industries.
For more information about the Lexpert Rising Stars Awards, please visit the Lexpert website here.