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2017 - Justice Hélène C. Desormeau - CGG Veteran - Appointed to the Federal Court of CanadaScope and Content
2017 - Justice Hélène C. Desormeau - CGG Veteran - Appointed to the Federal Court of Canada
Born in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, of French Canadian heritage, Justice Hélène C. Desormeau was called to the Ontario Bar in 2004. She received a Bachelor’s in Social Science, an LL.L, and a J.D. from the University of Ottawa. Before her appointment to the bench, Justice Desormeau was a founding partner in the firm of Desormeau & Giggey, established in 2011. She previously practised with Gorrell, Grenkie & Remillard. She ran a litigation practice in both official languages, with an emphasis on family law, child protection, and criminal law. Her practice included serving as an agent for the Office of the Children’s Lawyer and for the Provincial Crown Attorney’s office in Cornwall.
Justice Desormeau is a former President and Treasurer of the Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Law Association. She has served on numerous family law committees and on the board of an agency offering counselling and support services in her community. In addition, she was the Chair of the Centre York Centre, a supervised access centre for families and children in Cornwall. Prior to obtaining her law degrees, Justice Desormeau was an infantry reservist with the Canadian Grenadier Guards in Montreal and the Governor General’s Foot Guards in Ottawa.Created By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Create Date
May 20, 2025Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
May 20, 2025