August 3, 2021
McInnes Cooper is proud to announce that partner Michelle Awad, QC has been recognized in Benchmark Litigation Canada‘s 8th edition of Benchmark Top 50 Women in Canada.
Michelle is known for her strategic and client-focused advice leading to dispute avoidance and dispute resolution. She has represented businesses and business leaders from all parts of Canada and around the world before all levels of Courts, including the Federal Court and the Supreme Court of Canada.
Congratulations to all included in this year’s guide. This award recognizes the high caliber of talent in the Canadian litigation market.
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