Board of Directors

Me Ginette Laflamme was admitted to the Quebec Bar in 1991, after having completed an internship at the Montreal Legal Aid Office. She has practiced family law with Sylvestre & associés since 1991 and is actively involved in community and professional activities within the Saint-Hyacinthe region. Me Laflamme proudly continues Sylvestre & Associates involvement on our Board of Directors. She has been a member of the Board for several years and president since 2014.

Me Marie-Andrée Hotte was admitted to the Quebec Bar in 1987 and has been working in the legal department of the Union des producteurs agricoles for over 16 years. Me Hotte has been particularly involved with disabled children in the South Shore region. In this regard, she served as president of the board of directors of the École Régionale du Vent Nouveau for 10 years and as president of the board of directors of École primaire Bel Essor for 6 years.

Called to the Bar in 1963, Me Jacques Sylvestre obtained his law degree from the University of Sherbrooke and founded his law firm (Sylvestre & Associates) focusing his practice in the areas of civil and matrimonial law. An arbitrator for over 30 years, he also mediates civil and commercial disputes. In 2007, Me Sylvestre was awarded the distinction of ” Advocatus Emeritus ” by the Quebec Bar in recognition of his exemplary career. Me Sylvestre has been a member of our Board for over 30 years. His vast experience is a major asset and an invaluable addition to our Board of Directors.

Mr. René de Repentigny was a lawyer from 1973 to 2008 and has since retired. Throughout his career, he practiced youth law as a legal advisor and as a substitute for the Attorney General. He also holds a certificate in criminology from the University of Montreal. Throughout his career, Mr. de Repentigny was involved in various social committees related to youth law. He was also Bâtonnier for the district of Longueil from 1999 to 2000.

Nancy Leggett-Bachand is the Executive Director of Pro Bono Québec, an organization initiated by the Quebec Bar that seeks to promote access to justice. Previously, she held general directorships in several not-for-profit organizations and holds the title of Certified Corporate Director (CCD) from the Collège des administrateurs de sociétés. Commitment is at the heart of her values. That is why she is also involved with the Fondation du Collège Durocher and the Société canadienne des directeurs d’association. Me Leggett-Bachand also presides over the Alumni Council of the Faculty of Political Science and Law of the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) and chaired the board of the Literacy Foundation for several years.

Mr. Gilles Lacombe is a member of the Ordre des administrateurs agrée du Québec since 1991. Specialized in finance, he has held senior management positions for over 26 years and has overseen several management committees for operational and strategic projects. He is currently employed with F. Ménard Inc., a family-owned business recognized as Québec’s foremost integrator of pork breeding and commercialization. Mr. Lacombe is also a lecturer at the Cégep de Saint-Hyacinthe and has delivered several conferences in his area of expertise. In addition, he has been involved in various financial organizations, notably sitting on the board of directors of a Desjardins credit union branch.

Me Katherine-Erika Vincent was admitted to the Chambre des notaires du Québec in 2003. After practicing as a notary for nearly 7 years, she leaped into the field of municipal law. Hired as clerk for the town of Notre-Dame-de-l’île-Perrot, she quickly acceded to the general directorate, a position she has held for the past 10 years. Her ability to quickly understand people and her loyalty to her co-workers enabled her to assemble a team that could carry out large-scale projects with limited resources.

Me Julie Marchand was admitted to the Quebec Bar in 1988. She has managed her law firm (Lemieux, Marchand, Hamelin) since 1991 and practices primarily in family law. Me Marchand’s social implication is notably reflected by her involvement on the board of directors of a credit union and a shelter for women who are victims of violence.