Toronto, ON — March 17th, 2026 — Protea LLP is pleased to announce that three of its lawyers have been recognized in the 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, one of the country’s most respected guides to leading legal practitioners.
Founding Partners Alix Herber and Erin Porter have again been named among Canada’s Leading Practitioners in the Employment (Employer) and Workplace Human Rights (Employer) categories. Their inclusion reflects long standing excellence in advising employers on complex workplace matters and their well-earned reputations as strategic, trusted, and forward‑thinking advocates in employment and human rights law.
Founding Partner, Marc Rodrigue has been distinguished as one of the Lawyers to Watch in the Employment (Employer) category. This recognition underscores Marc’s growing national presence and his record of delivering clear, business-focused guidance rooted in deep subject-matter expertise and innovative legal strategy.
“These honours reflect the caliber of talent that defines Protea,” said Managing Partner, Maneli Badii. “Alix, Erin, and Marc exemplify the depth of expertise, sound judgement and leadership that our clients rely on. Their recognition on a national platform is both well deserved and indicative of the standard of excellence we are committed to as a firm.”
The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory is widely regarded as a benchmark of excellence in the legal profession, identifying lawyers who are consistently recommended by their peers and clients.
As Protea LLP continues to grow, these distinctions reinforce the firm’s commitment to delivering sophisticated, employer‑focused counsel grounded in clarity, strategy, and a deep understanding of the modern workplace.
Media Contact:
Maneli Badii
CEO and Managing Partner
Protea LLP
416.845.7297
mbadii@proteallp.com
www.proteallp.com
