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26 June 2025

Women In Business Law Americas Awards 2025 Honours Smart & Biggar With Two Accolades

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Smart & Biggar

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Smart & Biggar uncovers and maximizes intellectual property and technology assets for our clients. Today’s fast-paced innovation economy demands a higher level of expertise and attention to detail when it comes to IP strategy and protection. With over 125 lawyers, patent agents and trademark agents collaborating across five Canadian offices, Smart & Biggar is trusted by the world’s leading innovators to find value in their IP rights. As market leaders in IP, Smart & Biggar’s team is on the pulse when it comes to the latest developments and the wider industry changes that impact our clients. To stay informed, visit smartbiggar.ca/insights, including access to our RxIP Update (smartbiggar.ca/insights/rx-ip-updates), a monthly digest of the latest decisions and law surrounding the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries.
Smart & Biggar was honoured with two awards by Euromoney Legal Media Group (LMG) at the 2025 Women in Business Law Americas Awards.
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Smart & Biggar was honoured with two awardsby Euromoney Legal Media Group (LMG) at the 2025 Women in Business Law Americas Awards.

The firm proudly received Canada Firm of the Year for the fifth consecutive year and Work-Life Balance North America Firm of the Year for the third consecutive year.

In addition to the two wins, the firm and individual practitioners were shortlisted in ten categories:

  • Career Development North America Firm of the Year
  • Diverse Women Advocacy Firm of the Year: North America
  • Gender Diversity Advocacy North America Firm of the Year
  • Women in Business Law North America Firm of the Year
  • Thought Leader of the Year: North America – Janice Bereskin
  • North America Trademark Lawyer of the Year – Brigitte Chan
  • North America Patent Lawyer of the Year – Carmela De Luca
  • Outstanding Achievement Award: North America – Daphne Lainson
  • North America Life Sciences Lawyer of the Year – Daphne Lainson
  • North America Intellectual Property Rising Star – Tamara Céline Winegust

The full list of the 2025 Women in Business Law Awards winners is available to view online.

Contributor

Smart & Biggar uncovers and maximizes intellectual property and technology assets for our clients. Today’s fast-paced innovation economy demands a higher level of expertise and attention to detail when it comes to IP strategy and protection. With over 125 lawyers, patent agents and trademark agents collaborating across five Canadian offices, Smart & Biggar is trusted by the world’s leading innovators to find value in their IP rights. As market leaders in IP, Smart & Biggar’s team is on the pulse when it comes to the latest developments and the wider industry changes that impact our clients. To stay informed, visit smartbiggar.ca/insights, including access to our RxIP Update (smartbiggar.ca/insights/rx-ip-updates), a monthly digest of the latest decisions and law surrounding the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries.

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