WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Lisa Danay Wallace, Partner in the Technology & Intellectual Property Practice Group, has been named a 2026 Lexpert Rising Star.
The award honours leading lawyers under 40 in Canada from law firms, in-house departments, and other practices. The winners were announced on November 12, 2026 during the Lexpert Rising Stars Awards Gala at the Liberty Grand in Toronto.
Nominations for young lawyers who have made outstanding contributions in their careers are received from across Canada and reviewed by an advisory panel of leaders and experts. The panel assesses and votes for the winners according to the relevant criteria.
Lisa has gained a reputation for helping clients navigate the legal and commercial challenges of deploying emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and supporting businesses that are integrating AI tools into their operations — balancing innovation with regulatory, contractual, and ethical considerations.
She has also quickly become one of the most prominent thought leaders in technology law, becoming President of CAN-TECH in 2025. Under her leadership, CAN-TECH has seen significant growth in membership from younger lawyers and a renewed focus on the role of women in technology law.
“I’m thrilled to see Lisa named as a Lexpert Rising Star,” said Denise Baker, Chair at WeirFoulds. “Anyone who has met her can speak to her drive, her passion and her integrity. On behalf of everyone at WeirFoulds, I’d like to congratulate Lisa on this well-deserved honour.”
“I’ve had a front-row seat to Lisa’s career since her first year of practice, so it’s no surprise to me that Lexpert noticed,” said James Kosa, lead of the Technology and Intellectual Property Practice Group, “She takes complicated technology issues, cuts through the jargon, and gives clients something practical they can use, all while helping build the next generation of tech lawyers.”
“This one means a lot. Many past Rising Stars are people I have looked up to, learned from and, happily, now get to call peers and friends,” said Lisa, “I also know very well that nothing I do is done alone. I’m extraordinarily lucky to work with a team at WeirFoulds that lets me chase interesting ideas, take on hard problems and occasionally ask far too many questions. This recognition belongs in no small part to them, including the assistants, clerks, associates and colleagues who make everything I do possible.”
To learn more about Lisa Danay Wallace and her practice, visit her profile.
