Always on the lookout for top talent to drive our growth, we are pleased to welcome Suzie Cloutier to Langlois’s Litigation group.
Called to the Bar in 2018, Suzie focuses her practice on civil and commercial litigation, as well as administrative law. She handles complex matters ranging from contractual disputes and administrative proceedings to injunctions, real estate litigation, and shareholder conflicts. In the public law sphere, she regularly appears in cases involving procedural fairness and fundamental rights, particularly in challenges to administrative decisions or legislation.
A strategic advisor, Suzie stands out for her ability to grasp all dimensions of a dispute—legal, human, and business. Known for her rigour, clarity of analysis, and keen sense of priorities, she goes beyond the mere application of the law to deliver pragmatic solutions tailored to her clients’ operational realities. Her deep understanding of business logic and human dynamics allows her to act with precision and impact, even in the most sensitive situations.
Welcome to Langlois, Suzie!
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We are thrilled to welcome back to the firm two articling students who have recently been sworn in after successfully completing their articling for the Bar with Langlois: Zohra Alaoui and Emmanuelle Atongfor. Their energy, passion for the law, and commitment to providing high-quality service will be valuable assets to our team.
Zohra Alaoui – Civil and Commercial Litigation
Zohra Alaoui is both an engineer and a lawyer—a combination that allows her to approach legal issues with both technical depth and strategic insight. Strengthened by her multidisciplinary background and diverse experience in government, para-public organizations, as well as engineering consulting firms, she brings a nuanced perspective on legal issues in the public, regulatory, and technical fields. Zohra’s interests lie in litigation, public law, and infrastructure projects. Her ability to navigate legal and technical considerations with rigour enables her to contribute meaningfully to complex files, always keeping her clients’ operational realities in focus.
Emmanuelle Atongfor – Business Law
Emmanuelle’s practice focuses on corporate and commercial law as well as corporate governance. She supports organizations at various stages of their development, notably in mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, and governance-related mandates. She is also involved in drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, always with a rigorous, business-oriented approach. Known for her intellectual prowess and strong drafting skills, Emmanuelle is especially appreciated for providing clear, structured legal advice tailored to the complex issues her clients face.
We are proud that they have chosen to officially begin their legal careers with us and wish them much success.
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As part of our continued growth and commitment to attracting top-tier talent, we are pleased to welcome Élie Tremblay, who joins our litigation group as a partner.
“At a crossroads in my career, I chose to join Langlois, drawn to its distinctive culture of excellence and innovation. I remain driven by the same commitment that has guided my entire professional journey: to design and implement winning strategies that help clients resolve complex disputes—with empathy and determination. These are values I proudly share with my new colleagues,” said Élie.
Élie brings sharp expertise in administrative and environmental law. She advises and represents a diverse clientele from both the private and public sectors in high-stakes matters. Whether handling whistleblower-initiated proceedings, internal and regulatory investigations, or decisions impacting environmental liability, Élie demonstrates strong legal acumen and strategic insight. Recognized for her professional rigour, sound thinking, and thoughtful, nuanced approach, she navigates sensitive situations with finesse—where reputation management, communications, and stakeholder dynamics intersect. Committed to fostering durable and constructive outcomes, she champions alternative dispute prevention and resolution processes (DPR).
Élie's arrival enhances our litigation service offering and reinforces our commitment to guiding clients through their most complex and sensitive disputes.
Welcome to the team, Élie!
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As part of our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional legal services and continuously expanding our expertise, we are thrilled to welcome three highly experienced lawyers to our Labour and Employment Law group. Their arrival further enhances our capacity to support employers in navigating complex challenges within an ever-changing legal environment.
Julie-Ann Blain
Julie-Ann advises employers of all sizes in both the private and public sectors on issues related to labour standards, workplace relations, the imposition of disciplinary and administrative measures, terminations, psychological harassment, and human rights. She also represents employers before administrative tribunals, in grievance arbitrations, and in civil courts.
Efficient and dedicated to her clients' best interests, Julie-Ann provides pragmatic advice and leverages her analytical skills to evaluate all potential courses of action.
Andréanne Brosseau
A passionate lawyer, Andréanne’s practice spans several areas of law, with a primary focus on employment and labour law. She provides strategic advice to both provincially and federally regulated employers on a broad range of matters, including hiring, terminations, labour standards, and human rights and freedoms, in both unionized and non-unionized workplaces.
Over the years, she has also developed significant experience in matters involving restrictive covenants.
Throughout her career, Andréanne has represented clients before administrative tribunals as well as civil courts at both the trial and appellate levels.
Marie-Claude Nantel-Huot
With over 15 years of experience, Marie-Claude offers strategic advice and guidance to employers on a wide range of issues, including labour standards, absenteeism and performance management, disciplinary measures, and human rights. She works with both provincially and federally regulated companies.
Before joining Langlois, Marie-Claude held key positions within the legal departments of major organizations, including overseeing labour and employment law practices nationwide for a global technology company. She also served as the employer spokesperson in collective bargaining negotiations in the retail sector.
We are delighted to welcome them and wish them all the best as they join our team!
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Always in search of top talent to drive our growth, we are pleased to welcome three new colleagues to our team.
Gabriel Amyot – Labour and Employment Law, Civil and Commercial Litigation
Gabriel assists his clients in their legal actions before common law courts, administrative bodies, and grievance arbitrators. His practice spans a diverse array of issues, including employment terminations, collective bargaining, employment contract negotiations, and the preparation of legal opinions and court procedures. Recognized for his resourcefulness, energy, and eloquence, Gabriel swiftly leverages his expertise to help clients reach their goals. Additionally, he has a keen interest in environmental law.
Judith Boivin – Commercial and Corporate Law
Judith specializes in mergers and acquisitions, as well as business successions, offering her clients comprehensive and strategic guidance from due diligence through to the drafting of related documentation. Known for her proactive and collaborative approach, she stands out for her passion for the law and her intellectual curiosity, enabling her to deliver innovative and tailored legal solutions that are deeply appreciated by her clients.
Alysson Collin – Insurance Law
With a focus on insurance law, professional liability, and construction and infrastructure law, Alysson represents a wide range of clients, including insurers and key players in the construction sector. She provides comprehensive support throughout all stages of litigation and conflict resolution. Her diverse experience across various cases and files has refined her critical thinking, enabling her to deliver effective, customized solutions that blend rigour with creativity.
We are delighted to welcome them and wish them all the best!
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It is with great pride that we salute the appointment of our partner, Danielle Ferron, as a judge of the Federal Court of Canada.
“Danielle has always been a generous and deeply dedicated partner, embodying our values with unwavering integrity and making significant contributions to the firm’s growth and success. A lawyer of exceptional talent, she is as respected as she is admired. The judiciary is gaining an outstanding jurist with unparalleled expertise and insight. For all of us at Langlois, this appointment is a moment of immense pride, marking a pivotal milestone in Danielle’s distinguished career. On behalf of everyone at the firm, both past and present, I offer my sincere congratulations and best wishes for her continued success,” shared Sean Griffin, CEO of Langlois.
A member of Langlois’ litigation group since 2011, Justice Ferron focused her practice on complex commercial litigation, fraud, anti-piracy, cybercrime, banking litigation, class actions, as well as intellectual property and technology claims. Recognized as a leading expert in the areas of injunctions, seizures, and other urgent and extraordinary remedies, she coauthored the seminal work L’injonction et les ordonnances Anton Piller, Mareva et Norwich, an essential reference in this area of law. More recently, she delved into cybersecurity issues and the ethical challenges posed by artificial intelligence and its legal framework. Her career, distinguished by numerous accolades and recognitions in the legal field, reflects her deep passion for people. She has always placed a great importance on mentoring the next generation, promoting women in business and law, and advocating for community causes.
Congratulations to the Honourable Danielle Ferron!
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