Environmental Law Firm Tour

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The Western Environmental Law Association (WELA) conducted a firm tour on January 16, 2009.  The tour took place in Toronto included Willms & Shier LLP and Gowlings LaFleur Henderson LLP (Gowlings).

Willms & Shier LLP is an environmental boutique firm in Toronto while Gowlings is an international multi-disciplinary firm.

The consensus at both these firms was that good environmental law lawyers need a broad background in other areas for a successful practice.

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