We are proud to announce that Loretta Bouwmeester of our Calgary office was awarded the Alberta Lawyers’ Assistance Society’s Volunteer of the Year 2019. The award was in recognition of her ‘extraordinary service to ASSIST and lawyer well-being’. Loretta was also appointed to ASSIST’s Board of Directors. Wellness matters to us. For our team and yours. Take care and be well.
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