BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PASCALE PAGEAU, AD. E., LAWYER
Chairperson

President, Delegatus - Lawyers Collective

” No one should be forced to make choices when it comes to defending their rights. At Juripop, the human factor is at the heart of our approaches and actions. I’m convinced that we can focus the law on kindness, and give rise to promising initiatives to improve access to justice. ”

Lawyer, businesswoman and corporate director, Pascale Pageau founded Delegatus in 2005 and remains its president today. The Collectif continues to grow by continually questioning the status quo, reinventing ways of doing things, and evolving the practice of law.

While managing Delegatus, Pascale is involved in business and community circles. She is currently President of the Board of Directors of Juripop and the Réseau des femmes d’affaires du Québec. As a woman entrepreneur, she thrives on supporting local entrepreneurs and the advancement of women in business and the legal profession.

GINETTE LAURENCELLE
Vice-President

Retired notary

FÉLIX BERNARD, LAWYER
Secretary

Partner, Langlois Lawyers

MANON DURIVAGE, IAS.A, FCPA, FCA
Treasurer

Corporate Director

ANNICK DÉSY, MBA

Head of Talent Management, TANK

“Today more than ever, in a world where socio-economic issues are multiplying, everyone should be able to assert their rights to live with respect and dignity. It is precisely to help these people that Juripop exists, and precisely to help increase accessibility to justice that I decided to get involved on its Board of Directors.”

Lawyer by training, MBA graduate and Executive VP, Annick is recognized for her ability to juggle the strategic, human and corporate aspects of the business issues facing the companies and customers she deals with. With over 15 years’ experience in HR, organizational development, change management, project management and communications, she is currently Head of Talent Management at TANK.

PIERRE FOURNIER-SIMARD, LAWYER

Director, Strategic Distribution, Northleaf Capital

MÉLANIE JULIEN, LAWYER

Director, Legal Affairs, Corporate and International Sector, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec

JULIEN NEPVEU-VILLENEUVE

Senior Director, Public Affairs, TACT

“Although the rule of law is the foundation of our democracy, not everyone is equal when it comes to dealing with the justice system. I’m involved with Juripop to try to reduce these inequalities by empowering as many citizens as possible about their rights.”

A graduate in industrial relations and law from the Université de Montréal, Julien has ten years’ experience in public affairs. As part of his practice with public relations agency TACT, he has assisted dozens of organizations in various sectors with complex issues of crisis and reputational risk management, strategic communications and government relations. In addition to his involvement with Juripop, he sits on the boards of Théâtre du Nouveau Monde and ENSEMBLE pour le respect de la diversité, and is a governor of Fondation Émergence. He is also a guest lecturer at HEC Montréal and UQAM’s École des médias.

JULIE-CATHERINE PÉLISSIER, LAWYER

Director, Legal Affairs, Corporate and International Sector, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec

RENÉ RAMIREZ AGUILAR, NOTARY

Notary

CATHY WONG

Vice-President Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Official Languages, Telefilm Canada