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A new business law recruit for Langlois Kronström Desjardins

Québec City, March 28, 2011 – Law firm Langlois Kronström Desjardins is pleased to announce the hiring of Frédéric Dorion, who is beginning his career as a lawyer at the firm after completing his articles there.

Admitted to the Quebec bar in December 2010, Frédéric will be practicing in the firm’s Québec City office, in both the business law department, with an emphasis on financing, and the litigation department. He will also be providing research and strategy-development assistance to lawyers on insolvency and restructuring matters.

In addition to his law degree, Frédéric holds a B.A. in Industrial Relations. Before joining the firm, he had the opportunity to work for several months in the legal department of a major player in the maritime industry based in Québec City.

“We are very pleased that Frédéric has chosen to continue his career with us. His enthusiasm and dedication will help us to continue our tradition of excellence”, stated Jean-François Gagnon, the firm’s managing partner.

About Langlois Kronström Desjardins
Langlois Kronström Desjardins (lkd.ca) is one of the largest law firms in Quebec, with nearly 100 professionals working in the Montréal and Québec City metropolitan areas. With a total of some 200 individuals making up our team, we are able to offer our clientele a complete range of legal services renowned for their exceptional quality in business law, civil and commercial litigation, labour and administrative law, maritime and admiralty law, and public and private real estate law.
 
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For more information:

Jean-François Gagnon 
Managing Partner 
418-650-7098 

Geneviève Lebel
Senior Consultant, Communications and Media/Public Relations
418 650-7015

 
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