Meet Our Leadership

Lori Posluns, Managing Partner General Counsel and Business Advisory Services

A lawyer by training and a business leader by experience, Lori began her legal career over 20 years ago in general civil litigation, with a particular focus on real estate disputes, construction matters, and latent defect claims. Her strong litigation background led to senior executive roles, including Chief Legal Officer and ultimately Chief Operating Officer of a global transportation brokerage with over $1 billion in annual revenue.

Lori brings deep expertise in the transportation, construction, and real estate sectors, allowing her to guide businesses through complex operational, regulatory, and cross-border challenges. She has successfully led international expansion initiatives, opened new branches abroad, and managed global teams. Today, she acts as a strategic partner for businesses expanding into Canada or growing internationally, offering both legal and business advisory services.

She now provides fractional General Conseil services and strategic business consulting to organizations seeking proactive, solutions-driven support—without the cost of a full-time hire. Her work focuses on risk prevention, governance, compliance, and operational alignment.

In addition, Lori offers alternative dispute resolution services, including mediation and arbitration. Her real estate practice remains active, supporting individuals, developers, and businesses in resolving disputes related to latent defects, construction conflicts, and other property-related matters—with both efficiency and foresight.

She is the author of a widely used Latent Defects Guide, trusted by property owners, real estate professionals, and legal practitioners seeking practical insights into this complex area of law.

As co-founder of the Centre de Médiation de Montréal, Lori is equally committed to public education and the promotion of mediation as a smart, dignified alternative to litigation. Known for her clarity, calm, and sharp business instincts, she helps clients stay out of court—and ahead of problems.

Irina Grudco, Managing Partner CM² - Litigation and CM³ - HR Divisions

A seasoned lawyer and accredited mediator, Irina brings over 20 years of experience helping clients navigate legal and HR challenges with confidence and clarity. With a dual background in law (LL.B.) and industrial relations (B.Sc.), she offers rare insight at the intersection of legal strategy and organizational reality.

Irina has held both in-house counsel and executive leadership roles, giving her a deep understanding of how legal issues play out inside real businesses. This unique vantage point shapes her hands-on, solution-focused approach—one that speaks the language of both risk management and operational efficiency.

At the Centre de Médiation de Montréal, Irina leads our litigation and HR branches with precision and pragmatism. She offers end-to-end support, from compliance audits and internal policy development to high-stakes representation before civil and administrative tribunals. She’s also a firm believer in prevention first—offering practical diagnostics, strategic advice, and confidential dispute resolution tools like mediation and negotiation.

Whether you need help managing sensitive HR matters, drafting rock-solid contracts, or resolving conflicts before they escalate, Irina’s mission remains the same: to secure your operations and free you up to grow your business. She works fluently in English, French, and Russian.