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Congratulations to Meghan Felt, Partner at McInnes Cooper, on being named a Winner in the Lexpert Rising Stars 2021! This national award celebrates Canada’s leading lawyers under 40.
Meghan represents clients on a variety of Canadian immigration issues, ranging from individuals seeking temporary resident visas, study permits, work permits and permanent residency, to large corporations seeking labour market impact assessments and work permits to hire foreign workers.
“We’re proud of all that Meghan has achieved; she deserves this recognition. Meghan is a natural leader both within our firm and the community,” says Geoff Spencer, Office Lead Partner in St. John’s. “Her passion for immigration law has set her apart in the Atlantic Canadian legal profession.”
Congratulations Meghan on this well-deserved award.
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