JBM announces the recipient of the Gabriella Rozankovic, Avocate inc. - practice in the field of arts and entertainment law

The Jeune Barreau de Montréal (JBM) enthusiastically unveiled the name of the winner of the Firm Start-Up Grant on March 30, in a video posted on its Facebook page. Thanks to the excellence of her application, Gabriella Rozankovic's firm was able to stand out and benefit from over $20,000 in cash, products and services.

From left to right, top to bottom:^Me Stéphanie Beaulieu, JBM General Manager, Ms Jacynthe Bruneau, Druide informatique, ^Me Gabriella Rozankovic, Gabriella Rozankovic, Avocate inc., scholarship recipient. Mr. Geatan Charron, Sisca solutions d'affaires inc, Mr. André D'Orsonnens, Druide informatique, Mr. Daniel Lefebvre, Desjardins, member of the Scholarship Selection Committee, ^Me Extra Junior Laguerre, member of the Scholarship Selection Committee, Mr. Jean-Alexandre Goulet, Juris Concept, Mr. Jonathan Robidoux-Demers, member of the Scholarship Selection Committee, Mr. Gabriella Rozankovic, Avocate inc. Jonathan Robidoux-Demers, Lafortune, ^Me Maryse Bélanger, member of the Selection Committee, Ms Jolaine Choinière, SOQUIJ, Ms Erika Ericksson, Toges Erika Ericksson, ^Me Mylène Lemieux, President of JBM, Mr. Olivier Khoury, Desjardins, Mr. Sébastien Guérard, L'agence Boo design, Mr. Sylvain Mercier, CAIJ, Ms. Valentine Bois, Financière des avocates et avocats and Mr. Walter Gomez, MNP.

Sworn in in September 2016,^Ms. Rozankovic combined her passion and her profession to start her firm dedicated to the cultural milieu. Indeed, her practice focuses primarily on arts and entertainment law with a three-pronged business vision of "firm", "agency" and "informative consultations". It was the professionalism of his plan and his business vision that won unanimous praise from the members of the Jury, made up of^Me Maryse Bélanger, Supervisor of Professional Quality / Professional Inspection at the Quebec Bar, Mr. Walter Gomez, Senior Director, Assurance and Accounting at MNP,^Me Extra Junior Laguerre, self-employed lawyer at Laguerre Fiscaliste, Mr. Daniel Lefebvre, Senior Director, Management and Business Development at Desjardins, and^Me Mylène Lemieux, President of JBM.

Speaking at the unveiling, Gabriella^Rozankovic said: "I would like to extend my warmest thanks to the JBM and all its partners, whose invaluable contribution of time and resources made this bursary possible. It's a real privilege to be the recipient of this award, especially in light of those who have won it before me and who have built innovative and recognized legal practices. I'm certain that this support from the JBM has contributed greatly to their success, and I'm honoured to be joining the path they have blazed before me. "

The JBM Firm Start-Up Grant Program is designed to promote entrepreneurship among young lawyers and support the next generation of legal professionals. It aims to encourage creativity and best practices in law, as well as job creation and financial autonomy for young lawyers, by helping them realize their plans to start a firm offering legal advisory services. It is also intended to encourage lawyers to stay in practice by helping them carry out firm start-up projects in the judicial district of Montreal.

Thank you to the JBM partners and Bourse staff!

The JBM would like to thank the Barreau de Montréal, CAIJ, Desjardins, La Financière des avocates et avocats, Juris Concept, MNP, SOQUIJ, L'agence Boo design, Druide informatique inc, Émilie Pelletier Photographe, Groupe Lafortune, CRAC, Sisca Solutions d'Affaires Inc, Toges Erika Eriksson and Wilson & Lafleur, which enable the JBM to encourage entrepreneurship among its members and help young lawyers stay in practice.

To find out more about the program: http://ajbm.qc.ca/services-aux-membres/demarrage-de-cabinet/

The Young Bar of Montreal (JBM)

Founded in 1898, the JBM represents lawyers with ten years' practice or less in Montreal, with over 5,000 members. These young lawyers work in all areas of the law, making their mark professionally. They are the next generation of lawyers, both nationally and internationally. They form an influential group, committed to the community, and are destined to become leaders in all spheres of society. When it comes to public affairs, the JBM's mandate is to position itself as a key player in the popularization of current legislation. http://ajbm.qc.ca/

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