The Canadian Law Awards recognize the nation's leading law firms, in-house legal teams, individuals, deals and cases over the past year.
Toronto (Canada) – Fasken is proud to
announce that Karen Sargeant, Managing Partner of the
Firm's Ontario Region, was named Female Trailblazer of the Year
in the Private Practice category at the 2025 Canadian Law Awards.
"I would like to congratulate Karen on her well-deserved
recognition as Female Trailblazer of the Year for Private Practice
at the 2025 Canadian Law Awards," said Martin Denyes, Firm Managing Partner.
"Karen's invaluable leadership and dedication to
mentorship throughout her career has created lasting change within
our Firm and the legal industry. We are proud of the work she has
done and look forward to her continued dedication as Managing
Partner in Ontario."
As Regional Managing Partner, Karen Sargeant spearheads the region's strategic direction, setting the highest standards for legal service delivery. Her leadership centres on fostering an environment that develops exceptional talent, promotes diversity, encourages innovation and prioritizes client service excellence.
The outstanding achievements of Fasken and the Firm's clients were also highlighted in the list of Excellence Awardees nominated in the various categories. The full list of nominees and winners can be found here.