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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We are proud to announce that four of our colleagues were appointed partners of the firm on January 1^st, 2025.

"The appointment of new partners is not only a moment of individual recognition, but also a reflection of our collective ambition and vision for the future. Geneviève, Yann, Jean-François, and Antoine have demonstrated exceptional legal acumen, combined with unwavering passion and a steadfast commitment to our clients and our firm. Today, we celebrate their success. Congratulations to our new partners!" said Sean Griffin, CEO of Langlois.

Congratulations to our new partners:

• Geneviève Blouin Gagnon – Construction and infrastructure law, Litigation and dispute resolution, Insolvency and restructuring
• Yann Canneva, Trademark Agent – Intellectual property, Corporate and commercial law, Litigation and dispute resolution
• Jean-François Landry – Insurance and reinsurance, Litigation and dispute resolution, Extraordinary remedies
• Antoine Rancourt – Personal information and data protection, Corporate and commercial law, Intellectual property

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We are proud to share that our colleague and partner, Sophie Perreault, has been appointed Chair of the Québec Province Committee of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL). Sophie was inducted into the ACTL as a Fellow in 2022 and served as Vice Chair of the Québec Province Committee in 2023 and 2024.

Recognized as the preeminent organization of trial lawyers in North America, the ACTL is comprised of lawyers who have mastered the art of trial advocacy and who have maintained the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, and collegiality throughout their professional careers. Appointed from among the Fellows in their respective provincial sections, Province Committees, along with their State counterparts in the United States, form the backbone of the College and play a crucial role in nominating candidates for Fellowship and coordinating local outreach initiatives.

This latest recognition in Sophie’s already distinguished career, marked by success and respect from both sides of the bench, further cements her reputation for exceptional skill, vision, and leadership. These qualities, which we have long admired at Langlois, were at the heart of her appointment as Chair of our Board of Directors in 2022.

Our most heartfelt congratulations, Sophie.

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