August 10, 2011


Vancouver (Canada) - Fasken Martineau, a leading international business law and litigation firm, is proud to announce that Michelle Pockey is a recipient of the 2011 TIAW World of Difference 100 Awards. Each year, TIAW recognizes up to 100 extraordinary women from around the world who have contributed to the economic empowerment of women.

"Fasken Martineau is one of the world's leading business law firms. Our approach is built on relationships and delivering results to our clients. I am proud of Michelle's accomplishments and on behalf of Fasken Martineau, I want to congratulate her on receiving this award," said William Westeringh, the firm's regional managing partner in Vancouver.

Michelle is a partner with Fasken Martineau's Global Energy, Global Mining, Aboriginal, and Corporate Social Responsibility Law practice groups. She is also a founder and National Chair of the Professional Women's Network, a national women's business organization. She offers more than 15 years of experience as a litigation and business lawyer assisting clients to develop natural resource projects in an environmentally and socially responsible way, and assisting individuals and organizations to understand and comply with environmental and other regulatory laws. She has been nominated for several other honours and business awards.

Fasken Martineau also extends congratulations to the seven other British Columbia recipients of the 2011 TIAW World of Difference 100 Award s: Bob Elton, Barbara Mowat, Anne Lippert, Paulina Lipska, Jen Sung, Laurel Douglas and Jill Earthy. Michelle counts these fellow award recipients among her circle of close and valued colleagues and friends.

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