Québec City, January 13, 2010 - The management of Langlois Kronström Desjardins is pleased to announce that Bâtonnier Henri Grondin has joined the firm as counsel. Mr. Grondin was until recently a senior partner of law firm Grondin Poudrier Bernier.

Henri Grondin specializes in labour and administrative law and is highly regarded in business and government circles. He is currently the honorary Consul of Finland in Québec City, an honorary life member of the American Bar Association and the Canadian Bar Association, a member of the Advisory Committee of Laval University’s Faculty of Law, chair of the Canadian Association of Members of the Ordre national du mérite de France, and vice-chair of the Société des relations internationales de Québec.

Mr. Grondin was formerly chair of Quebec’s Conseil consultatif de la justice (1980-1986), a member of the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague (1989-1995), chair of the Union Internationale des Avocats (1991-1992), a member of the Conseil de la Magistrature du Québec and of its Executive Committee (2001-2007) and chair of the International Francophone Bar Conference (2004-2005). He has received many decorations throughout his career, including that of Knight of the National Order of Québec (Chevalier de l’Ordre national du Québec), Officer of France’s National Order of Merit (Officier de l’Ordre national du Mérite) and of Finland’s Order of the White Rose, and Knight of the National Order of Burkina Faso (Chevalier de l’Ordre national du Burkina Faso). He was chairman and member of the board of Québec’s Musée de la civilization from 1994 to 2009. He was also a member of the Board of Directors of the Law Faculty of Laval University (1974-1975), Bâtonnier général du Québec (1975-1976) and Bâtonnier de Québec (1974-1975).

“I am very pleased to be joining such a high-quality firm that has long distinguished itself in labour law, and where inter-personal relationships matter. With its philosophy and values, Langlois Kronström Desjardins is perfectly compatible with my goals and my vision of the practice of law. That’s why I chose to join this excellent firm”, emphasized Mr. Grondin.

“We are extremely proud that Mr. Grondin is now a member of our team. His vast experience, reputation and involvement in the community make him an invaluable asset for our clients who need strategic and innovative advice in labour and administrative law matters” stated Jean-François Gagnon, managing partner of Langlois Kronström Desjardins.

About Langlois Kronström Desjardins
Langlois Kronström Desjardins (lkd.ca) is one of the largest law firms in Quebec, with over 120 professionals working in its three offices in Montreal, Quebec City, and Lévis. With a total of more than 240 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 an 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