Gowling WLG is pleased to honour partners Kennedy A. Bear Robe and Jayde Wood, who have been named among Lexpert's 2025 "Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers 40 and Under." Presented annually, Lexpert's Rising Stars awards recognize Canada's top legal professionals under the age of 40 for their excellence, leadership, and community impact.
Kennedy is a visionary leader in Indigenous law, environmental regulation, and economic development. His work shaping government agreements, advancing national legal discourse, and mentoring future Indigenous legal professionals marks him as a transformative force in the Canadian legal landscape.
A proud Blackfoot (Siksika) / Nova Scotian lawyer, Kennedy plays a key role in advancing Gowling WLG's Reconciliation Action Plan and serves on the firm's Affinity Network Task Force—helping foster an inclusive culture across the firm.
Jayde is a recognized leader in intellectual property law, helping clients protect, grow, leverage, and commercialize their IP assets across industries. Known for her strategic insight and practical approach, she guides innovative businesses in transforming ideas into lasting value.
Beyond her legal practice, she is deeply involved in the profession, serving in leadership roles with the Licensing Executives Society International, the International Trademark Association, and the Canadian Bar Association.
Gowling WLG congratulates Kennedy and Jayde, along with all the recipients of Lexpert's 2025 "Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers 40 and Under." View the complete list here.