Announcements

What are the rights of married, civil union or de facto spouses upon the death of one of them? These are the questions that Natacha Calixte will be addressing on Monday, March 8, in Les droits et obligations des conjoints : planification des conséquences du décès, a webinar hosted by the Wills, Estates and Trusts section of the Canadian Bar […]

We are pleased to welcome two lawyers in our Insurance Law Practice Group. Hélène Maurice, who was called to the Bar in 2020, will be able to indulge her penchant for litigation, while Nathan Hassan Omar, also called in 2020, will continue to focus on the analysis of insurance policies.

As part of its support to the UN’s operations, Canada launched the Elsie Initiative for Women in Peace Operations in 2017. This initiative addresses the complexities of gender inequality and helps to promote women’s involvement in UN peace operations. On Thursday, February 11, at 12:30, Médgine Gourdet, from our Insurance Law Practice Group, will be […]

RSS is pleased to welcome Jean-François Germain into our Insurance Law Practice Group. Jean-François has 25 years of experience with litigation matters, particularly insurance cases. He has significant experience with construction law, product liability, professional liability, and general insurance law cases. Jean-François is also accredited by the Quebec Bar as a mediator in civil matters.

To guide students in their career choices, Marianopolis College offers online presentations featuring alumni discussing their professional activities. On Thursday, January 14, Sharon G. Druker, along with three other alumni, will take part in the second event of the Law at Marianopolis series, concentrating on the field of mergers and acquisitions.

Robinson Sheppard Shapiro is pleased to announce that Patricia Baram, from our Insurance Law Practice Group, has become a partner with the firm. Patricia has been a litigator since her call to the Bar in 2013, acting in files involving the liability of municipalities, general contractors, and professionals. Her continuing commitment to the firm and […]

The International Lawyers Network, of which RSS is a long-time member, recently announced the release of two guides for persons carrying on international transactions and their advisors. Establishing a Business Entity: An International Guide is a concise description of the conditions and procedures for the creation of cross-border businesses. Coverage for the 2020 edition has […]

Due to lockdown and isolation made necessary by the pandemic, problems of domestic violence have become more severe than ever before. Brigitte Garceau, as President of the Board of the West Island Women’s Shelter, has responded by spearheading the “Give Me Shelter” Campaign. Along with the Board and her colleagues from RSS’s Family Law Practice […]

RSS is pleased to announce that three new members recently joined our team: We are especially pleased with the return of Laurence Gauthier, who practiced with us for 10 years before leaving temporarily in 2015. Laurence is a seasoned litigator and over the years she has represented entities in diverse areas. More particularly, she has […]

RSS is pleased to announce that Ingrid Boghossian has joined its Family Law Practice Group. A member of the Bar since 2017, Ingrid has already accumulated substantial experience with all aspects of matrimonial law before trial courts and the Court of Appeal of Quebec. She has represented clients in cases raising major financial stakes as […]