Josh Boutin

What Kind of Work do you do at Hemminger Law Group Westshore?

I am a summer student here, and I run the reception desk and do legal research.

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If there is one lesson you learned as a young person that you would like to pass on to others, what would that be?

I learned that your reputation is one of your most important assets in life. A bad reputation will follow you everywhere, and a good reputation will help you move forward in pretty much anything you do.

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What is your home town?

I was born and raised in Nanaimo, but my dad has worked in Langford for the last 7 years, so it has been a second home for me.

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What do you love most about Langford and the Westshore?

I love that I’m walking distance from work, but also that I’m close to so many hiking trails.

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Where are your top 3 favourite places and how come?

1. Blueback Beach in Nanaimo – I grew up walking distance from it, and I have a lot of childhood memories from there.

2. Rome – the history there is incredible, and so is the food and culture. I have visited there three times so far, and I hope that I’m able to go back soon.

3. Any hockey rink – I have spent a majority of my life playing hockey, and I always feel at home in a rink.

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Outside of the legal profession, what is your passion?

My passion is hockey. I have played since I was five years old (I’m a goalie), and I also referee and coach, not to mention watching hockey. During the winter, if I’m not doing school work, I’m likely doing something hockey related.

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How do you deliver your more as a part of the more than your ordinary law firm family?

As a student working here, I am still learning about the law and what it takes to be a lawyer, and I believe that this gives me a different perspective as I interact with clients. Moving forward, this experience will allow me to deliver more for my future clients.

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Other things about Josh:

I obtained my BA in History from Vancouver Island University in 2018, and I am now studying law at the University of Ottawa.  I have enjoyed exploring everything Ottawa has to offer, including seeing Parliament Hill, the Supreme Court, and skating on the Rideau Canal.

I joined Hemminger Law Group Westshore the summer after completing my first year at uOttawa.