Langlois Kronström Desjardins - A new lawyer joins Langlois Kronström Desjardins

A new lawyer joins Langlois Kronström Desjardins

Montréal, November 16, 2011 - Law firm Langlois Kronström Desjardins is pleased to announce that Ruth Essebag has joined its Montréal office as an associate in the Civil and Commercial Litigation department.

"Ruth is known for her team spirit and her creative approach to the files she is given. Her experience and wide-ranging education, particularly in the area of leadership, make her a valuable asset on our constantly growing team", stated Jean-François Gagnon, the firm's managing partner.

Admitted to the Québec bar in 2006, Ruth practices primarily in the area of civil and commercial litigation. Before joining Langlois Kronström Desjardins, she worked in private practice and continued her legal education. In 2006 she completed a post-graduate degree in North American Common Law at Université de Montréal, where she also completed a Master's degree in law in 2007, and in 2011 she received a graduate certificate in leadership from McGill University.

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 further information, please contact:
Jean-François Gagnon
Managing Partner
418 650-7098

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

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