Annie Bourgeois
Lawyer, Partner - Montréal
Annie Bourgeois, CHRP, is a partner in Langlois Lawyers’ Montréal office. She practises labour and employment law and general litigation. She advises employers on labour relations issues at both the collective and individual levels, particularly with respect to labour standards, individual actions, drafting employment agreements, non-competition and loyalty obligations, dismissal, disciplinary measures and human rights in the workplace.
Whether in labour and employment law or general litigation, Annie assists her clients throughout all stages of a file, including legal research, developing strategy and drafting proceedings. She also represents her clients on a regular basis before the civil courts, administrative tribunals, specialized tribunals and arbitration panels.
While at university, Annie was a member of Laval University’s Rouge et Or track & field and cross-country team, and competed in national competitions. Her experiences as an athlete have drawn her more and more into the field of sports law, where she provides legal advice to sports federations and athletes, namely in connection with team selection and disciplinary sanctions. She also represents the Canadian anti-doping authorities.
Annie practises law in both English and French.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Common Law, LL.B, Dalhousie University, 2010
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Law, LL.B., Université Laval, 2008
Areas of Practice
Industries
Publications
Articles
- 2024 – Constructive dismissal: the Court of Appeal weighs in
- 2023 – Tis the season to be jolly – Office holiday party season, that is!
- 2023 – Bill C-13: The Official Languages Act gets a revamp
- 2022 – Modernization of the Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector: What employers need to know
- 2021 – The impact of COVID-19 on notice periods awarded by civil courts
- 2014 – Non-Competition Law
- 2013 – Christmas Parties: the Obligations of Employers and Employees
- 2013 – The Supreme Court Rules on Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Clauses
Other Publications
2022 – « Le droit du travail du Québec », 8e édition, Éditions Yvon Blais
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