In this edition of Canadian Lawyer TV, we sat down with Sarah Teich, co-founder and president of the Human Rights Action Group, to discuss her recent recognition as one of Canadian Lawyer’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers for 2024. This prestigious accolade highlights Teich’s dedication to human rights law and her tireless efforts to seek justice for victims of atrocity crimes and human rights abuses around the world.

Teich’s passion for human rights stems from a personal connection. “I had family members die in the Holocaust. Since I was a child, I really wanted to spend my career making sure that mass atrocities were combated to the best of our ability,” she shared. Her commitment to this cause has seen her represent clients at all levels of court and testify before important legislative bodies, including the Canadian House of Commons and the UK House of Lords.