New Leadership at McMillan LLP in Montréal

New Leadership at McMillan LLP in Montréal

McMillan is very pleased to announce that two of our partners have assumed key leadership positions at our office in Montréal. These promotions reflect McMillan’s commitment to the diversity in leadership that brings insight and perspective to the solutions we develop for clients in addressing their ever-evolving needs.

Shari Munk-Manel, a well-respected lawyer with a successful practice in employment and labour relations, has agreed to lead the office as the new Montréal’s Office Management Partner.

“Shari embodies our firm values. She has demonstrated exceptional strength as a leader and a mentor since she joined us in 2015. As the new Office Management Partner in Montréal, she will help us attract and retain the best lawyers, and ensure we continue to offer innovative, comprehensive and cost-effective services across the country,” said Teresa Dufort, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of McMillan LLP.

The firm is equally pleased to announce that Éric Vallières will serve as Senior Partner, Québec Affairs. A seasoned competition litigator and member of the firm’s Montréal office for nearly 20 years, Éric will spearhead the expansion of McMillan’s service offerings across the province. His keen understanding of Québec’s corporate landscape gives him unique insight into growth opportunities. Teresa Dufort commented, “Éric maintains productive working relationships with leaders in all areas of the economy. He will be a strong ambassador and spokesperson for McMillan in major, established industry sectors as well as the new and developing niche markets that are transforming the economy.”

McMillan LLP is one of Canada’s leading business law firms with roots dating back to 1903. Thanks to McMillan’s “One Office Philosophy” and offices in Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver and Hong Kong, our clients benefit from the experience of McMillan’s multilingual network of close to 300 lawyers, supported by paralegals, legal assistants, and business professionals, focused on helping corporations, government bodies and startups solve their most complex business challenges. McMillan’s high standards of excellence are entrenched in the firm’s core values of respect, teamwork, commitment, client service and professional excellence, and reflect our strong commitment to our clients, local communities and the legal profession.