Five members of the Osgoode community have been recognized in the 2026 Canadian Lawyer Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers ranking, an annual list that recognizes legal professionals making significant contributions through leadership, innovation and service.
This year’s honourees reflect the influence of Osgoode graduates and certificate alumni across private practice, academia, corporate leadership and the judiciary.
Recognized members of the Osgoode community include:
- Michael Geist (LLB ’92), professor, University of Ottawa (Government, Non-Profits, Associations and Judiciary)
- Rustam Juma (Certificate in Mining Law ’12), general counsel, corporate secretary and privacy officer, Volkswagen Group Canada (In-House)
- Brendon Pooran (LLB ’05), managing partner, PooranLaw (Changemakers)
- Muneeza Sheikh (LLB ’07), founding partner, Muneeza Sheikh Employment and Human Rights (Human Rights, Advocacy and Criminal)
- Chief Justice Michael Tulloch (LLB ’89), Chief Justice of Ontario and president of the Court of Appeal for Ontario (Government, Non-Profits, Associations and Judiciary)
The recognition highlights the impact Osgoode graduates and certificate alumni continue to have across the legal profession, from advancing human rights and shaping public policy to leading organizations and serving in senior judicial roles.