Langlois Kronström Desjardins - Partner of law firm Langlois Kronström Desjardins elected president of CREW Montréal

Partner of law firm Langlois Kronström Desjardins elected president of CREW Montréal

Montréal, January 27, 2012 – Louise Boutin, a partner in the Montréal office of law firm Langlois Kronström Desjardins, now presides the board of directors of CREW Montréal (Commercial Real Estate Women-Montréal), a non-profit organization committed to advancing the success of women in the commercial real estate industry.

"I am very proud to be able to continue the excellent work of the women who preceded me in this role", stated Louise Boutin. "CREW Montréal promotes networking, offers training activities, and highlights the unparalleled contribution of women in this thriving sector that is so crucial for the development of Montréal. In addition to providing a strong voice to its members, CREW Montréal promotes their achievements and expertise among local commercial real estate stakeholders and associations."

A member of CREW Montréal since 2005, Louise began her year as president on January 26 at the organization’s annual general meeting. She undertook this three-year mandate last year as president-elect, and will complete it next year as past president. Louise practices in the commercial real estate area and has 24 years' experience in the legal profession. Her clients include small, medium and large corporations in Québec, elsewhere in Canada, and in the United States.

About CREW
The Montreal chapter of the CREW network was founded in 2003 and comprises some 195 women professionals working in all areas of the commercial real estate industry. The international CREW network has 74 chapters, six of which are in Canada, and over 8,000 members in North America.

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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Managing Partner
418 650-7098

Geneviève Lebel
Senior Consultant, Communications and Media/Public Relations
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