Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP (TDS Law) Welcomes Vivian Rachlis Back to the Firm

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA--(Marketwire - Sept. 20, 2012) - Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP (TDS Law) is pleased to welcome Vivian Rachlis back to the firm.

Vivian E. Rachlis has rejoined the partnership of Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP, following almost five years as Senior Associate General Counsel at the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority. Rachlis practiced with TDS Law from 1987 through 2007, and has resumed her private practice of law in providing strategic legal advice and representation to companies, agencies, professional bodies, tribunals and individuals, in particular in matters involving all forms of dispute resolution.

E. William Olson, Q.C., Counsel to the firm, says "We are excited to have Vivian return to TDS to resume the private practice of law. She has been instrumental for many years in helping TDS build and maintain a leadership position in the advocacy field in Manitoba. Vivian's judgment and advice has always been highly valued by TDS lawyers and clients alike. Her recent experiences will fit in perfectly with our continuing emphasis on providing guidance to clientele in the healthcare, regulatory, administrative and governance fields."

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TDS Law is a leading Manitoba-based law firm for business, employment, advocacy and dispute resolution, providing legal services to its clients locally, nationally and internationally. The full service firm's 76 lawyers cover over 20 areas of practice and offer services in English, French, Spanish, Russian, Italian, Polish and Portuguese. TDS Law is one of the founding members of Lex Mundi, the world's foremost association of independent law firms. In 2012, TDS Law celebrates 125 years in the legal community.