Norton Rose Fulbright’s Canadian offices raise over $489,000 for Centraide and United Way campaigns in Canada

Norton Rose Fulbright in Canada is proud to announce that its members raised a total of $489,455 for the 2013 Centraide and United Way campaigns. The Calgary, Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto and Québec offices all raised funds to help those who are most vulnerable across the country.

John Coleman, Managing Partner of Norton Rose Fulbright Canada, said:

“I want to thank all our members who have shown such generosity and solidarity in giving back to the community. We are proud to be associated with Centraide and United Way, which fulfill an important social role by brightening the lives of many.”

The members of the Montréal office made an exceptional effort, raising a total of $191,758. The office has been associated with the Centraide campaign in Montréal for almost 20 years and is one of the most active fundraisers among professional service firms in the city.

For further information please contact:

Peter Zvanitajs, public relations manager (English press)
Tel: +1 416 216 1871; Mob: +1 416 553 5789
peter.zvanitajs@nortonrosefulbright.com

Johanna Pardo, senior public relations advisor (Québec region/French press)
Tel: +1 514 847 4921; Mob: +1 514 576 2399
johanna.pardo@nortonrosefulbright.com

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