Lavery is pleased to announce that our partner Chantal Desjardins has been appointed Group Leader of the World Services Group (WSG) Intellectual Property group for North America. This new role fully reflects Chantal’s commitment to excellence and innovation in the intellectual property sector.
The aim of these practice groups is to facilitate knowledge sharing, networking and collaboration between IP experts from member firms.
“WSG’s practice groups play an essential role in bringing our members closer together. We are delighted to welcome Chantal Desjardins as Group Leader of the Intellectual Property group for the North American region, and we are convinced that her expertise and leadership will greatly contribute to the group’s momentum and continued success,” says André Vautour, Partner at Lavery and Chair Elect of the WSG Board of Directors.
Chantal is responsible for coordinating the group’s activities and initiatives. She will oversee meetings and events according to WSG’s goals and priorities.
“I’m delighted and privileged to be taking on this position. Intellectual property plays a key role in the global economic landscape. It’s our duty to promote cooperation and knowledge sharing between experts in this field. The wealth of expertise and experience within the WSG network is unparalleled, and I’m determined to leverage this synergy for the benefit of all our members and clients,” says Chantal.
About World Services Group - WSG
World Services Group is the most prominent global network of independent law firms and a group of a select few investment banking and accounting firms. The network is comprised of over 120 prominent law firms with over 23,000 professionals globally. The members of these firms act in over 150 countries and territories. This network can connect its members’ clients to other elite legal firms and their multinational clients worldwide.
About Lavery
Lavery is the leading independent law firm in Quebec and a member of the WSG network. Its more than 200 professionals, based in Montreal, Quebec City, Sherbrooke and Trois-Rivières, work every day to offer a full range of legal services to organizations doing business in Quebec. Recognized by the most prestigious legal directories, Lavery professionals are at the heart of what is happening in the business world and are actively involved in their communities. The firm’s expertise is frequently sought after by numerous national and international partners to provide support in cases under Quebec jurisdiction.