Three Ogletree Deakins Lawyers Recognized as Leading Practitioners in 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory

Ogletree Deakins is pleased to announce that Toronto office managing partner Kathryn Bird, Toronto counsel Hugh Christie, and Calgary office managing partner Shana Wolch have been recognized in The 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert^® Directory. The directory is based on an extensive peer survey, and it includes profiles of leading practitioners across Canada in more than 60 practice areas and leading law firms in more than 40 practice areas.

Celebrating its 30^th edition, The Canadian Legal Lexpert^® Directory recognizes lawyers recommended as leaders in their respective fields, lawyers prominent in their practice areas and professional organizations, and lawyers otherwise enjoying significant recognition from their colleagues. Inclusion in The Canadian Legal Lexpert^® Directory is an acknowledgement of excellence by a practitioner’s peers and colleagues.

Kathryn is named in the Employment Law, Labour Relations, and Workplace Human Rights practice areas. Hugh is named in the Employment Law practice area, and Shana is named in the Workplace Human Rights practice area.