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Alice Weatherston is an associate lawyer at Nelligan Law, and a member of our Family Law practice group. Alice regularly represents her clients in court at conferences, motions and trials. She also represents her clients, or helps them prepare themselves, to attend out of court dispute resolution processes such as mediation or arbitration. Alice also enjoys drafting or providing legal advice to people entering into marriage contracts or cohabitation agreements and is particularly interested i...

Craig J. Stehr is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Craig J. practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Craig J. Stehr since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Craig J. Stehr is held by other lawyers.

Melanie Polowin is a partner in Gowlings' Ottawa office, practising in the Employment and Labour Law National Practice Group. Melanie advises Canadian and international employers, from start-ups to well established companies, on how to effectively manage all aspects of their employment relationships, from recruitment and hiring to termination. Melanie also assists businesses and investors with the employment aspects of corporate life-cycle events, including starting up, financing, mergers and...

Pierre Champagne is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Pierre practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Pierre Champagne since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Pierre Champagne is held by other lawyers.

Douglas D. Buchmayer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Douglas D. practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Douglas D. Buchmayer since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Douglas D. Buchmayer is held by other lawyers.

Cynthia L. Elderkin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Cynthia L. practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Cynthia L. Elderkin since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Cynthia L. Elderkin is held by other lawyers.

A member of the Ontario, Quebec and Nunavut bars, Sébastien Lorquet is a lawyer, strategist and negotiator with more than 20 years experience assisting employers with their most challenging human resources issues. He assists the firm's clients with a wide range of issues relating to labour relations, grievance arbitration, union certification, strikes, dismissals, corporate policies, personnel management, restructuring, human rights and labour standards. Sébastien has extensive ...

Michelle Easton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property Law. Michelle practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Michelle Easton since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Michelle Easton is held by other lawyers.

Tamara Mosher-Kuczer is the founder of Lighthouse Immigration Law Professional Corporation, a boutique law firm specializing in Canadian Immigration Law. Tamara has extensive experience offering strategic legal advice and assistance to large multinationals, small businesses, start-ups and individuals to facilitate both short and long-term employment in a wide range of sectors, and the transition to permanent residence and citizenship. She represents clients on a variety of Canadian immigratio...

Michael Rankin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Family Law. Michael practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Rankin since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Michael Rankin is held by other lawyers.