We are delighted to announce that our associate, Una Radoja, has received the prestigious Lexpert® 2017 Rising Stars – Leading Lawyers Under 40 award.

Chosen from among hundreds of nominees spanning the country, Una was among a select group of young lawyers who were officially recognized during the dinner and awards presentation hosted by Lexpert on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at The Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto.

“Una’s recognition as a leading lawyer in the area of commercial law is testament to her grit and tireless drive for excellence,” said Richard Bereti, Managing Partner of Harper Grey.  “She serves her clients with a potent mix of legal acumen, astute judgment and remarkable creativity.”

Lexpert’s Rising Stars award recognizes legal leaders under the age of 40 based on criteria such as leadership, professional achievements, business acumen, adaptability, teamwork and interpersonal skills.

The winners and finalists will be featured in the November / December issue of Lexpert Magazine – here is an excerpt:

“Una Radoja is the co-chair of Harper Grey’s Environmental Regulation & Disputes Practice Group and a co-author of British Columbia Environmental Management Legislation and Commentary. Radoja has represented clients at all levels of court in BC and before the environmental regulator on files of significant complexity, including a landmark case before the Environmental Appeal Board. Most recently, she has acted in a $60-million fraud case with an international twist, a 20-day trial in a $10-million contract case, and is co-counsel on a complex, multi-million-dollar, multifaceted contaminated site redevelopment matter. Radoja has served on the executive of the Environmental Law Subsection of the Canadian Bar Association (BC Branch) and is a frequent guest lecturer for the Pacific Business & Law Institute, British Columbia Environmental Industry Association, the Environmental Managers Association and the Continuing Legal Education Society of BC on various aspects of environmental law in BC. Radoja has also presented to the Ministry of Environment, the environmental consulting industry and environmental insurers.”

Learn more about the Lexpert® Rising Stars Leading Lawyers under 40 awards here.