Announcements

Alice Bourgault-Roy, New Partner With RSS

Robinson Sheppard Shapiro is pleased to announce that Alice Bourgault-Roy, from our Insurance Law  Group, has become partner with the firm. An important part of Alice’s work consists of defending professionals. Alice also handles numerous files related to general civil liability. She represents contractors, sellers, manufacturers, landlords, municipalities, corporations, and individuals in cases related to […]

International Women’s Day | March 8, 2023

Available in French Only En cette journée internationale du droit des femmes, découvrez les portraits de cinq femmes inspirantes, cinq avocates aux parcours parfois atypiques, exerçant des pratiques complémentaires au sein de notre cabinet. Elle ont acceptés de répondre à nos questions, nous offrant ainsi un témoignage authentique.  Tout au long de son histoire, RSS […]

Eight RSS Lawyers Rated by Lexpert

RSS spares no effort to provide our clients the very best services possible. Year after year, Lexpert’s ratings, determined by our peers’ reviews, reflects the firm’s flawless reputation, and 2023 is no exception. This year, Brigitte Garceau, lawyer in our Family Law Group, is added to our recognized lawyers. The list of recognized lawyers is […]

Marilyn Piccini Roy: Author of the Canada Chapter of the “Law Over Borders Comparative Guides 2023”

Marilyn Piccini Roy, Ad. E., TE.P, Partner and Head of our Estates, Wills and Trusts Group is the Author of the Canada Chapter of the “Law Over Borders Comparative Guides 2023” published by the Global Legal Post. This first edition is written by leading Private Client legal specialists from around the world. It provides a […]

In Memory of Jonathan J. Robinson

The RSS family is in mourning. Our much loved and respected partner Jonathan J Robinson passed away earlier this week in his 94th year.  Jon began his career at the firm founded in 1921 by his father, Benjamin, and Joseph Shapiro. His first job, while still a university student, was operating the switch board, plugging […]

RSS Sponsors the Pierre-Basile-Mignault Moot Court Competition

May the best litigator win! RSS is one of the sponsors of the 45th edition of the Concours de plaidoirie Pierre-Basile-Mignault, which will be held on February 10 and 11, 2023 at the Faculty of Law of the Université de Montréal. The Concours de plaidoirie Pierre-Basile-Migneault is an advocacy competition between the six Canadian civil law faculties. […]

Law and Leadership: Andrew Penhale’s Experience

Our CEO, Andrew Penhale, talks about his experience as a team leader as well as his academic and professional background. This episode is part of a series of podcasts put together by the Université de Sherbrooke. Andrew tells his story in an interview with Josée Perreault.  Click below to listen to “Droit et leadership”. Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3QT5T11 […]

From Pro Football to Law: Marc-Olivier Brouillette’s Experience

Numerous lawyers haven’t taken the direct route from high school to their call to the Bar.  Marc-Olivier Brouillette is a perfect example—before donning his toge, he wore the Montréal Alouettes uniform. With simplicity and candor, he described his journey in an interview for Droit Devant, a podcast launched by the student association of Université de […]

Bar of Quebec’s Continuing Education Activities: Once Again, RSS Is a Key Player

Following a long-established practice, RSS is a partner of the Bar of Quebec towards the annual continuing education conference on Recent developments in insurance and professional liability. This activity will be presented on Friday, January 27, live and via the Web. The papers of the Recent Development series are later published by the Centre d’accès […]

Establishing a Business Entity: Another Collaboration From Sharon Druker

Since 2015, Sharon G. Druker, Ad. E., is co-author of the chapter on Canada in Establishing a Business Entity: An International Guide, a manual on creating businesses in 40 jurisdictions. The 2022 edition of this publication offered by the International Lawyers Network, an association of law firms in 67 countries, has just been released. It can […]
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