We are proud to announce that Patrick Brown, Principal Partner at McLeish Orlando LLP, has been named one of Canadian Lawyer’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada in the Changemakers category.
The annual Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers recognition celebrates members of the Canadian legal profession whose leadership, advocacy, and contributions are helping shape the law and create meaningful change across the justice system.
Patrick’s recognition as a Changemaker reflects more than three decades of advocacy on behalf of injured Canadians and his longstanding commitment to improving the systems and policies that affect people living with serious and catastrophic injuries.
Driving Change Beyond the Courtroom
Throughout his career, Patrick has represented individuals and families affected by serious and catastrophic injuries, securing significant victories and helping advance the rights of injured Canadians.
His impact, however, extends well beyond individual cases.
Patrick has consistently used his experience as a personal injury lawyer to advocate for broader systemic change. His work has brought together litigation, public policy, road safety, injury prevention, and community advocacy with the goal of not only helping those who have been injured, but preventing serious injuries from occurring in the first place.
His contributions include:
- Law and policy reform: Advancing legislative efforts aimed at strengthening protections for vulnerable road users in Ontario
- Road safety advocacy: Supporting evidence-based initiatives focused on reducing preventable deaths and catastrophic injuries
- Brain injury prevention: Advocating for greater awareness, prevention, and improved outcomes for people affected by brain injuries
- Coalition building: Working with clinicians, researchers, advocates, and community organizations to advance coordinated change
- Legal education and mentorship: Supporting the development of the next generation of lawyers through teaching, mentorship, and professional education
A Leader in Road Safety and Injury Prevention
Road safety has been a defining part of Patrick’s advocacy.
His work to advance protections for cyclists, pedestrians, and other vulnerable road users demonstrates a broader approach to personal injury law — one that recognizes the importance of preventing injuries alongside advocating for those affected by them.
By working across the legal, medical, advocacy, and policy communities, Patrick has helped bring greater attention to issues surrounding road safety, brain injury prevention, and the rights of seriously injured people.
Recognized as a Canadian Legal Changemaker
Being named one of Canadian Lawyer’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers recognizes Patrick’s ability to translate legal advocacy into broader, measurable change.
His career reflects a commitment to holding powerful institutions accountable, strengthening protections for injured people, improving public safety, and contributing to the future of the legal profession.
McLeish Orlando LLP is proud to congratulate Patrick on this well-deserved national recognition. We would also like to thank our colleagues, partners, clients, community members, and everyone who took the time to support Patrick and vote during the nomination process.
Congratulations, Patrick, on being named one of Canadian Lawyer’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers — Changemaker.
Learn more about Patrick’s recognition and his work as a Changemaker by viewing his Canadian Lawyer Top 25 Most Influential profile here.
