Eric Johnson and Natasha Smith named 2021 Lexpert Rising Stars

November 25, 2021 | Eric F.W. Johnson, Natasha Smith, Mark Alexander, Kelsey Sherriff | Regina, Saskatoon, Toronto

Congratulations to our 2021 Lexpert Rising Stars, Eric Johnson and Natasha Smith.

Each year, Lexpert celebrates the emerging leaders of the Canadian legal industry with the Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40 awards. These lawyers distinguish themselves through exemplary leadership and innovative contributions to their firm, community and the legal profession.

Eric’s corporate and commercial practice spans a variety of industries, including finance, real estate, and agriculture. As Managing Partner for Regina and Saskatoon and Co-Leader of the National Agribusiness and Food Production Industry Group, Eric is an influential voice in the firm’s leadership. He takes an active role in guiding the career progression of students and associates, and fostering a supportive, collegial work environment.

Natasha focusses in the Social Impact space and is lauded for her innate professionalism, attention to detail and client-centric approach in providing forward-thinking advice. Her extensive work in the community reflects her longstanding commitment to advancing inclusion and diversity and breaking down barriers, particularly in the Black community.

We are also pleased to announce Litigation Partners Mark Alexander and Kelsey Sherriff were named Rising Stars finalists.

 

For more information: Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40