The Junior Chamber International (JCI) has awarded a Senatorship to Jean-Simon Deschênes, a lawyer with Lavery, a distinction conferring him with a lifetime membership in JCI for his commitment and influence locally, nationally and internationally. During 2008, Mr. Deschênes held the position of president of Junior Chamber International Canada (JCI Canada), a national federation with 30 local chapters across the country whose objective is to facilitate the integration of young business people aged 18 to 40 into their respective communities and Canada. In 2009, he continued his involvement with JCI Canada as chairman of the board of directors.
