Paul-Erik Veel Named Among Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers of 2022
Following an astounding 14,721 votes across 147 nominations, Paul-Erik Veel is recognized as one of the Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers of 2022 in the “Changemaker” category!
This recognition highlights Paul-Erik’s innovation in and advocacy of using data analytics to advance the practice of law and achieve exceptional outcomes for clients.
Clients increasingly demand strategic legal advice grounded in empirical data. That is why, in March 2021, Paul-Erik developed and launched Lenczner Slaght Data-Driven Decisions, a program allowing us to advocate for and advise clients based not just on our judgment and analysis of case law, but also based on data. As part of this program, Paul-Erik oversaw the development of six comprehensive datasets not previously available in legal.
Paul-Erik’s insight into the critical role of data and his vision to apply that to real-world litigation problems has facilitated a continuous dialogue in the legal industry about how to make better and faster decisions for clients.
“We are thrilled that the profession has recognized the work that Paul-Erik has done to bring Data-Driven Decisions to life at our firm and in the legal industry,” says Managing Partner, Tom Curry. “Lenczner Slaght defines itself by its commitment to excellence and innovation and Paul-Erik leads the way. We are grateful to our colleagues and Canadian Lawyer for this recognition.”
Congratulations, Paul-Erik, on this well-deserved recognition!
About Canadian Lawyer’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers
Launched in 1977, Canadian Lawyer is a legal publication which delivers, reports on, and analyses the legal practice and profession. Inclusion in the Top 25 ranking speaks to a level of respect, the ability to influence public opinion and to help shape the laws of this country and others; contribution to the strength and quality of legal services; involvement and impact within the justice community; and social and political influence and involvement. It’s these lawyers and judges recognized from across Canada, many from different areas of practice, who uphold the greatest ideals of the profession and are worthy of recognition.