Osler Announces Partnership with Clara Hughes
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP today announced that it has committed to a long-term sponsorship agreement with Clara Hughes, as she prepares to defend her gold medal in speed skating at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
One of Canada’s most accomplished Olympic athletes, Clara Hughes won gold and silver medals in speed skating at the 2006 Winter Games. She is the only Canadian, and fourth athlete ever, to win medals at both the Summer and Winter Games, in cycling and speed skating respectively. She was named to the Order of Canada in December, 2007.
“Osler is delighted to be able to support such an accomplished athlete and committed individual. We admire Clara’s commitment to excellence and dedication to achieving her goals,” said Ward Sellers, Managing Partner of Osler’s Montreal office. We look forward to a long-term relationship with Clara. Canadians love our Olympians, but these athletes need our support before the Games, as well as during them.”
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is widely recognized as one of Canada’s leading law firms, with more than 400 lawyers serving clients from offices in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary and New York. For more about Osler, visit www.osler.com.
For further information:
Line Fiset, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP (514) 904-8168, lfiset@osler.com
