From articling students to lawyers: five new lawyers join Langlois

January 7th, 2026

After articling at Langlois and being called to the Québec Bar, five new colleagues are officially beginning their legal careers within our Litigation Group.

During their time with the firm, they demonstrated remarkable passion, curiosity and commitment, gaining rich and varied hands-on experience. Along the way, they built strong and lasting relationships with their mentors and colleagues, meaningful connections that will continue to guide them throughout their careers.

Congratulations and warm welcome to:

Inès Bagaoui-Fradette

Driven by a keen interest in constitutional law, Indigenous law, class actions, civil liability and banking law, Inès is known for her versatility and rigorous approach, which leads her to work on complex and wide-ranging matters. Her academic excellence, recognized on numerous occasions, culminated in a master’s degree in public law.

Victoria Forest

Victoria focuses her practice primarily on insurance law, as well as civil and professional liability. Detail-oriented and highly professional, she combines analytical rigour with a people-focused approach, helping clients navigate litigation and find solutions that meet their specific needs.

Louna Marois-Demers

With a strong interest in litigation and crisis management, Louna’s practice is varied, focusing on civil and commercial litigation, banking law, as well as construction and infrastructure law. She draws on her experience as a high-level competitive athlete as well as professional experience in communications, giving her a diplomatic, strategic approach focused on resolving disputes effectively.

Nathan D Richard

Nathan’s wide-ranging interests have led him to practise civil and commercial litigation as well as insurance law. He works on a variety of matters, including bankruptcy and insolvency, professional liability, and civil liability. During his studies, he completed an internship at the Québec Superior Court clerking for the Honourable Alain Michaud and the Honourable Denis Jacques.

Amélie Simard

Amélie’s practice focuses primarily on banking law as well as bankruptcy and insolvency matters. She also has a keen interest in new financial technologies, particularly crypto-assets. While completing her studies at the École du Barreau (the dedicated school for the Québec Bar Association), she also served as a research assistant at Université Laval’s Financial Services Law Laboratory.

Their arrival brings renewed energy to our collaborative culture and adds to the strength and momentum of Langlois. We are proud that they have chosen to begin their careers with .

Information:
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