Langlois Kronström Desjardins - Gerry Apostolatos, new President of the Canadian Bar Association (CBA), Quebec Branch

Gerry Apostolatos, new President of the Canadian Bar Association (CBA), Quebec Branch

Langlois Kronström Desjardins is proud to announce the appointment of Gerry Apostolatos, one of its partners, to the presidency of the Canadian Bar Association (CBA), Quebec Branch, on August 17th of this year. His term begins immediately and will run until August 2011.

In addition to being a strategic advisor for the benefit of the firm’s clients, Gerry is an experienced attorney in business litigation. Gerry Apostolatos has pleaded before all levels of the court system, including the Supreme Court of Canada, as well as before various arbitral tribunals. He is also a well-known specialist in the field of insolvency and corporate restructuring.

While performing his duties as President of the CBA, Quebec Branch, he will continue to serve the interests of the firm’s clients.

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