A LAWYER

Maude Choko

Maude Choko, a lawyer, holds a Doctorate (D.C.L.) in Law from McGill University (2015). She is also an artist (author and actress, member of ACTRA and UDA). Her professional career has included a number of activities, which she has pursued simultaneously since being called to the Bar in 2003: legal advice in private practice (labour law and civil law), teaching (labour law, artists and law and obligations), and design of training and promotional videos on mediation and arbitration, and artistic productions. She is particularly interested in human relations, freedom of association and protection of workers. Mother of three boys, she is also dedicated to their education and gives her time in her community.

Isabelle Gilles

Isabelle Gilles is a human rights lawyer. She works on issues of women’s rights and other vulnerable groups, such as Indigenous communities. In particular, her team advises companies wishing to conduct their activities while recognizing the rights of local communities and their employees. In the past, Isabelle has worked, among others, for the Commission of Inquiry on the Construction Industry, for the Youth Protection Directorate and for the Montréal Legal Aid, Youth and Criminal and Penal sections. Isabelle lived for some time in Costa Rica and Ecuador.

Stéphanie Horth

Stéphanie Horth studied political science and Spanish at Concordia University, before beginning her Bachelor of Law at the University of Montréal. After law school, she completed an internship in criminal law. She has been a member of the Quebec Bar since 2009. After working in civil law, Stéphanie completed a Master’s Degree in International Law in Germany. While in Europe, Stéphanie worked with Airbnb, the Centre for Internet and Human Rights, and UN Migration. Back in Canada, Stéphanie is currently employed with the federal government.

Maria Giustina Corsi

With a Bachelor’s Degree from Concordia University and UQAM, Esq. Maria Giustina Corsi has been a member of the Quebec Bar since 1990. Before pursuing a career with the Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions (DPCP), she practiced in commercial, banking, business and tax law. Described as a woman of decision, she has acquired more than thirty years of experience at the DPCP in Montréal and has developed solid expertise as a litigator, particularly in cases dealing with domestic violence, sexual abuse with specialization in disabled, hearing impaired, minor and vulnerable victims, abuse, child abduction, economic crimes with specialization in vulnerable persons. Elected member of the Board of Directors of the Barreau du Québec since 2017 for the Montréal region, she is currently completing her second and final mandate. Appointed by the Minister of Education to TELUQ’s Board of Directors, she is also involved as an advisory member on various committees and organizations in the legal and community communities. Determined to assert the rights of victims, her empathy, good judgment and a touch of humor have earned her the greatest respect from the legal community and the judiciary. A seasoned speaker, she is also a mentor at the DPCP, Concordia University (Jurists in Residence), UQAM, Dawson College and various elementary and secondary schools.

Fanny Dagenais-Dion

Fanny Dagenais-Dion is involved in the organization Lawyers Without Borders Canada, at first as a voluntary legal advisor and more recently as a consultant, where she works on projects about sexual violence in Latin America. She is particularly interested in the fight against gender-based violence, on which she will soon write her master’s thesis. During her university career, she involved herself in many projects, among other things as a board member of the UQAM Legal Clinic. Before being admitted to the Quebec Bar, Fanny also worked in refugee law as an audience advisor for the Intelligence and Enforcement division of the Canada Border Services Agency.

Francis Paradis

Me Francis Paradis graduated in law from Laval University in 2013 and was called to the Quebec Bar in 2015. Since January 2018, Me Francis Paradis is a partner of the firm BTLP Avocats Inc. which took over from the firm Lemieux Parent Théberge, lawyers sn.

Being passionate about everything related to the legal field, Me Paradis has a very wide field of practice and he works in various spheres of law. He focuses his practice on civil litigation, criminal and penal law, family law and labor law. Me Paradis carries out many cases each month and he is constantly on the front line before the courts as part of his practice. Me Paradis is also a criminal and penal prosecuting attorney for the Municipal Court of La Pocatière.

Law Specialty

Civil Law, Criminal and Penal Law, Family Law, Labor Law

Spoken languages

English, French

Regions

Chaudière-Appalaches

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Montmagny to Rivière-du-loup

PLEASE NOTE:

This lawyer represents or may have represented in his or her practice persons accused of sexual violence. Please note that the lawyer will never represent both your interests and the interests of the person(s) who has/have committed sexual violence against you, at the same time. A conflict of interest check is always carried out before a legal consultation.

PLEASE NOTE:

This lawyer may, by agreement with you, undertake legal proceedings and represent you in court (before a judge). However, all fees related to these services will have to be negotiated between you and the partner lawyer since these fees are not covered by the programs. In other words, these are not free services.

Virginie Dufresne-Lemire

I am mainly involved in cases of abuse of authority in civil law (police brutality and sexual assault).

At our firm, Arsenault Dufresne Wee Avocats, we work with survivors of sexual violence, among others, throughout Quebec and with various Indigenous communities. It is important for us to denounce the abuses, to support the victims and to try to make their reality known in the media.

I have two bachelors degrees from UQAM (law and public relations), I completed my internship at the Bar at the Quebec Human Rights Tribunal and I am in the process of obtaining a masters degree in Dispute Prevention and Resolution from Sherbrooke University.

Jean-François Leroux

Esq. Leroux holds a Master’s Degree in Health Law and Policy from Université Sherbrooke and is named in Lexpert magazine as a leader in the field of medical liability. Esq. Leroux has fifteen years of experience as a lawyer specializing in this field, having handled hundreds of medical liability cases. Esq. Leroux has had the opportunity to represent many victims of derogatory gestures and behaviors in the context of therapeutic or other relationships. Esq. Leroux regularly acts as a speaker at continuing education activities for health professionals and lawyers.

Law Specialty

Health Law, Rights and Freedoms

Spoken languages

English, French

Regions

Laval, Montérégie, Montréal

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Montréal, North Shore, South Shore, All Quebec (by videoconference or telephone)

PLEASE NOTE:

This lawyer may, by agreement with you, undertake legal proceedings and represent you in court (before a judge). However, all fees related to these services will have to be negotiated between you and the partner lawyer since these fees are not covered by the programs. In other words, these are not free services.

Pascale Lanctôt-Leroy

Pascale acts as a consultant and investigator in a multidisciplinary consulting firm composed of psychologists, lawyers and human resources consultants. She is called upon to carry out various types of interventions in the workplace, including the management and investigation of complaints. Pascale oversees many cases of psychological harassment, sexual harassment and discriminatory harassment. She also provides training in her field. In order to resolve difficult situations, she has developed emphatic listening skills and acquired solid experience in the field.

William Desrochers

Admis au Barreau du Québec en 2012, Me William Desrochers est un avocat polyvalent qui exerce principalement en litige civil et familial, en plus d’être médiateur familial accrédité. Depuis 2018, Me Desrochers enseigne le droit des contrats, la responsabilité civile et le droit familial, tantôt à l’Université d’Ottawa, tantôt à l’École du Barreau. Il est un membre impliqué dans sa communauté, que ce soit en faisant du bénévolat ou en siégeant au sein de conseils d’administration ou de comités, et il valorise le travail pro bono, offrant régulièrement des services juridiques gratuitement dans l’intérêt public.

Law Specialty

Civil Law, Family Law

Spoken languages

English, French

Regions

Outaouais

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Outaouais (Gatineau)

PLEASE NOTE:

This lawyer represents or may have represented in his or her practice persons accused of sexual violence. Please note that the lawyer will never represent both your interests and the interests of the person(s) who has/have committed sexual violence against you, at the same time. A conflict of interest check is always carried out before a legal consultation.

PLEASE NOTE:

This lawyer may, by agreement with you, undertake legal proceedings and represent you in court (before a judge). However, all fees related to these services will have to be negotiated between you and the partner lawyer since these fees are not covered by the programs. In other words, these are not free services.

Lucie Roubin

A lawyer for two years in France after completing a Master’s Degree in Law at the Université Paul Cézanne in Aix-en-Provence and then at the Institut d’Étude Judiciaire de la Sorbonne in Paris, Esq. Roubin was admitted to the Quebec Bar in September 2018 after studying at the École du Barreau in Montréal. Since then, Esq. Roubin has been assisting her clients in various areas of civil and commercial law, such as real estate law, family and personal law, housing law, civil and professional liability and labour law. Esq. Roubin practices with rigor, empathy and availability, always favouring efficiency and communication in the best interest of her client. Finally, Esq. Roubin encourages negotiation and mediation between the parties at all times in order to promote the amicable and rapid settlement of disputes.

Law Specialty

Business Law, Civil Law, Family Law, Housing Law, Labor Law, Real Estate Law

Spoken languages

English, French

Regions

Montréal

PLEASE NOTE:

This lawyer may, by agreement with you, undertake legal proceedings and represent you in court (before a judge). However, all fees related to these services will have to be negotiated between you and the partner lawyer since these fees are not covered by the programs. In other words, these are not free services.

Audrey Roch Genest

Esq. Audrey Roch Genest first completed a certificate in criminology followed by a certificate in victimology. She then obtained her Law Degree from the Faculty of Law of the Université de Montréal in 2018. During her studies, she was involved with the criminal law committee in order to set up supervised educational visits in prison settings. She also completed an internship with an organization that helps the unemployed. Among other things, she oriented her training in youth law, including youth protection, and in health law, specifically in mental health.

My level of English is intermediate.

Geneviève Péloquin

Esq. Geneviève Péloquin is currently working in a government environment as a Personal Protection Advisor. In this position, she plays an advisory role with people involved in conflict situations or psychological and/or sexual harassment in the workplace. Through her ability to listen and her expertise in the field, she facilitates discussions and accompanies the people she meets in the search for solutions. A lawyer and mediator accredited by the Institut de médiation et d’arbitrage du Québec (IMAQ), Esq. Péloquin is currently completing a Master’s Degree in Law in Dispute Prevention and Resolution (DRP) at the Université de Sherbrooke.

Ioanna Lianis

Mtre Lianis holds a Bachelor of Law from the University of Montreal and is a member of the Quebec Bar since 2007. She has been practicing criminal and penal law for over 10 years. Mtre Lianis is a member of the Association de la défense de Montréal, Laval et Longueuil (AADM) and its ad hoc committee on sexual violence. She is also a member of the Association québécoise des avocats et avocates de la défense (AQAAD).

She also practices as an accredited family mediator. She is also a member of the Association des médiateurs familiaux du Québec (AMFQ) and its advertising and public relations committee.

Very involved in her community, Mtre Lianis has served on the boards and various committees of non-profit organizations. She has also worked as a columnist for Droit-Inc.com and as a volunteer jurist for Éducaloi. Mtre Lianis also participated in the documentary series “Infractions” broadcast on the MOI ET CIE and TVA networks, which provides a better understanding of the role of defence counsel, the reality experienced by people accused of criminal offences and the judicial process.

Law Specialty

Criminal and Penal Law, Family Mediation

Spoken languages

English, French

Regions

Montérégie

PLEASE NOTE:

This lawyer may, by agreement with you, undertake legal proceedings and represent you in court (before a judge). However, all fees related to these services will have to be negotiated between you and the partner lawyer since these fees are not covered by the programs. In other words, these are not free services.

Wolfgang Mercier Giguère

Possédant plus de 10 ans d’expérience à titre d’avocat plaideur dans différentes causes impliquant malheureusement la violence sous toutes ses formes. Que ce soit en droit civil, criminel, en protection de la jeunesse ou familial, Me Mercier-Giguère axe sa pratique sur les solutions possibles. Impliqué dans divers organismes (notamment à titre de Vice-Président de la Maison de la famille Nouvelle-Beauce), Me Mercier-Giguère est entouré de professionnels qui peuvent également aider ses client.e.s. À l’écoute de ses client.e.s, il vous conseillera et donnera l’heure juste avec compassion et attention.

Lydia Coulombe

With a wealth of experience in the legal field, Esq. Coulombe is a lawyer who listens to her clients and their needs and is always available to provide impeccable service. Reliability, professionalism and constant efforts to achieve a positive result are the values that motivate her actions. Esq. Coulombe has in-depth knowledge of the judicial system having worked in a courthouse for seven years, both at the criminal and civil levels. As a lawyer, she concentrates her practice in civil litigation, family law, labor law and mediation. She has acted as an advisor in labor relations for many clients, particularly with respect to harassment situations.

Law Specialty

Civil Law, Family Law, Labor Law

Spoken languages

English, French

Regions

Lanaudière, Laurentides

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Terrebonne, Joliette, Saint-Jérôme

PLEASE NOTE:

This lawyer may, by agreement with you, undertake legal proceedings and represent you in court (before a judge). However, all fees related to these services will have to be negotiated between you and the partner lawyer since these fees are not covered by the programs. In other words, these are not free services.

Antoinette Stuart

A double graduate, Me Stuart holds a bachelor’s degree in law from the University of Sherbrooke as well as bachelor’s degree in psychology from McGill University. Combining her studies in law and psychology, Me Stuart has developed a particular interest in criminal and carceral law. In addition, Me Stuart sat on the Board of Directors of an organization specializing in intervention in sexual delinquency. Me Stuart is used to providing support in long-term cases, with people in psychosocial crisis. Me Stuart will always offer great listening by ensuring that you feel accompanied throughout the process.

Sophie Estienne

With her ability to adapt, as evidenced by her bicultural experience in France and Quebec, Sophie is a testament to her willingness to play a role in the defence of human rights: an internship at the Court of Quebec, a collaboration with the Red Cross and a job with the Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse (Human Rights and Youth Rights Commission). Sophie is also always committed to social involvement, whether it be with an organization helping women in prostitution (popularization of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act and the Youth Protection Act), or through various committees of the Young Bar of Montréal, including the Pro Bono Legal Services Committee.

Leslie-Anne Wood

Leslie-Anne acts as legal counsel at the Supreme Court of Canada, where she works on cases that cut across all areas of the law and which include situations of sexual violence. Leslie-Anne has also worked in private practice where she acted as lead counsel in a civil suit for sexual assault. Leslie-Anne listens with openness and without judgment. She adapts to the client, who is unique, and refrains from making assumptions. She aims for the highest levels of professionalism and quality in the legal services she provides.

Ivan Skafar

Ivan has been a member of the Quebec Bar since 2017. He holds both undergraduate and graduate degrees in law from the University of Montreal. He is passionate about defending human rights and the environment. This is why after his swearing in, he went to work at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia in The Hague and carried out mandates abroad with Lawyers without borders Canada in Haiti, in Colombia and Guatemala. Prior to pursuing his studies in law, Ivan obtained a Bachelor of Environmental Science from McGill University in the field of biodiversity and conservation. He also lived in Japan and Chile where he worked as a teacher.

Ann Shaw

Ann studied law at the Université de Montréal and began to develop her expertise in tax litigation by working for the Minister of Justice for 5 years. In 2006, she went out on her own and now concentrates on family law and estates. Ann first worked with Juripop teaching the fundamentals of criminal law to students in order to prepare them for a mock criminal trial in the “Concours de plaidorie”. Ann enjoys being active in the community.

Jérémie Côté-Jones

A graduate in Law from the Université de Montréal, Esq. Côté-Jones specializes in employment law and administrative law. After articling at the Commission des normes du travail, he moved to Ménard Milliard avocats to pursue his practice in the field of labour relations. His studies in psychology and his experience with community organizations have given him a keen interest in fundamental rights and psychological harassment. He is devoted to social causes and is involved in the community.

His level in Spanish is intermediate.

Law Specialty

Administrative Law, Labor Law

Spoken languages

English, French, Spanish

Regions

Capitale-Nationale, Chaudière-Appalaches, Mauricie, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean

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Quebec City, eastern Quebec (Saguenay, Charlevoix, Chaudières-Appalaches, Mauricie)

PLEASE NOTE:

This lawyer may, by agreement with you, undertake legal proceedings and represent you in court (before a judge). However, all fees related to these services will have to be negotiated between you and the partner lawyer since these fees are not covered by the programs. In other words, these are not free services.

Diane Trudeau

Esq. Diane Trudeau is a senior counsel specializing in criminal and penal law who has been a member of the Legal Services Commission’s Legal Advisory and Litigation Department for thirty-one years. She has coordinated and participated in several committees aimed at protecting the rights of vulnerable persons and victims of physical, psychological and sexual abuse. She is a firm believer in the intrinsic power of the human being to heal and overcome the consequences and aftermath of abuse. She considers that a fair attitude, marked by compassion, listening and caring, is essential on the part of the various stakeholders in the justice system in order to accompany and support victims.

Margaux Verger

Me Margaux Verger a suivi sa formation de droit civil à l’Université de Montréal et l’a complétée à l’Université d’Ottawa en common law. Elle a débuté sa pratique au public et elle exerce actuellement dans un cabinet d’avocat favorisant l’accès à la justice. En effet, elle a toujours eu à cœur d’aider les citoyens et cela rejoint ses valeurs. Elle exerce principalement en droit civil, en droit du logement et en droit du travail. Elle a également de bonnes connaissances en droit administratif et en accès à l’information. Elle est à l’écoute, compréhensive et créative afin de rechercher des solutions pour ses clients. Elle priorise le travail d’équipe et souhaite collaborer à votre équipe au sein de ce projet.

Law Specialty

Business Law, Civil Law, Family Law, Housing Law, Labor Law

Spoken languages

English, French

Regions

Montréal

Kim-Luan Ferré-Deslongchamps

Esq. Ferré Deslongchamps is one of the founding partners of the law firm MedLégal, which specializes in representing users of the health network. She holds a Master’s Degree in Health Law and Policy and since then, she has been working mainly in the context of medical and hospital liability claims, in addition to managing files in the areas of human rights and disability insurance. In the course of her practice, Esq. Ferré Deslongchamps has accompanied and represented several survivors of sexual assaults that occurred in the health care system. Esq. Ferré Deslongchamps is called upon to give conferences and acts as a trainer for law students in the context of a mock trial in medical liability.

Law Specialty

Health Law, Rights and Freedoms

Spoken languages

French

Regions

Laval, Montérégie, Montréal

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Montréal, North Shore, South Shore

PLEASE NOTE:

This lawyer may, by agreement with you, undertake legal proceedings and represent you in court (before a judge). However, all fees related to these services will have to be negotiated between you and the partner lawyer since these fees are not covered by the programs. In other words, these are not free services.

Farah Nantel-Hamud

After completing her internship at the Centre communautaire juridique de Montréal, Me Farah Nantel-Hamud has dedidacted her career to the practice of criminal and penal law. Having a keen interest in advocacy, she has had the opportunity to plead before various courts. She approaches each of her files with a personalized approach and devotes herself with rigor and passion to the defense of fundamental rights and freedoms. She places human relationships at the heart of her mandates and demonstrates empathy, listening and understanding towards her clients. A graduate of the University of Sherbrooke, she was admitted to the Quebec Bar in 2016. She completed her studies in Paris at the University Panthéon-Assas and holds a certificate in French civil law. She also holds a certificate in European private law from the University of Salzburg in Austria.

Law Specialty

Constitutional Law, Criminal and Penal Law, Rights and Freedoms

Spoken languages

English, French, Spanish

Regions

Montréal

PLEASE NOTE:

This lawyer represents or may have represented in his or her practice persons accused of sexual violence. Please note that the lawyer will never represent both your interests and the interests of the person(s) who has/have committed sexual violence against you, at the same time. A conflict of interest check is always carried out before a legal consultation.

PLEASE NOTE:

This lawyer may, by agreement with you, undertake legal proceedings and represent you in court (before a judge). However, all fees related to these services will have to be negotiated between you and the partner lawyer since these fees are not covered by the programs. In other words, these are not free services.

Mark Phillips

Mark Phillips has represented people who have experienced harassment and revenge porn in files before the labour commission (CNESST) and Superior Court, respectively. He has advised people about their risk of being sued for defamation when they publicly name an assaulter. He also practices in privacy and access to information law. He has experience in files connected to the not-for-profit and university contexts. He has been involved in anti-oppression, union, queer and anti-colonial organizing for many years. He practices law in Montreal but divides his time between Montreal and Toronto.

Jade Fortin

Me Jade Fortin tient sa formation de l’Université de Sherbrooke. Elle pratique actuellement dans un cabinet d’avocats favorisant l’accès au droit et à la justice puisque cette valeur lui tient grandement à cœur. Elle exerce principalement en droit civil, plus particulièrement en droit immobilier, en droit du logement, en droit du travail, etc. Elle est une avocate à l’écoute, empathique et bienveillante. Sa personnalité facilite la création d’un climat de confiance. Me Fortin est une personne qui aime travailler en équipe et c’est justement la proposition qu’elle vous fait, soit de collaborer pour vous aider.

Law Specialty

Civil Law, Housing Law, Labor Law, Real Estate Law

Spoken languages

French

Regions

Montréal

PLEASE NOTE:

This lawyer may, by agreement with you, undertake legal proceedings and represent you in court (before a judge). However, all fees related to these services will have to be negotiated between you and the partner lawyer since these fees are not covered by the programs. In other words, these are not free services.

Paul Constantino

Au terme d’un enseignement à l’Université de Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar au Sénégal, Paul Constantino obtient une Maitrise en droit (option droit judiciaire privé). Il poursuit ses études et obtient un Diplôme d’études approfondies en Droit privé, une formation réservée aux meilleurs parmi les diplômés en Maitrise. Il débute sa carrière professionnelle en qualité de juriste interne dans un cabinet d’avocats au Sénégal pendant quatre années.

Désireux de poursuivre son rêve de devenir avocat, Paul Constantino retourne aux études et obtient un Certificat en droit en 2018 à l’Université de Montréal où il rencontrera la nouvelle philosophie du Code de procédure civile en tant que bénévole pour la Clinique de Médiation de l’Université de Montréal. Il effectue son stage au sein du cabinet de Me Marc Gobeil en droit familial où il perfectionne ses compétences en tant que praticien du droit. Paul Constantino oriente sa pratique vers le droit criminel, le droit de la jeunesse mais également en litige. Il finit par obtenir son accréditation en tant que médiateur en matière civile, commerciale, du travail et ainsi qu’aux petites créances.

Law Specialty

Civil Law, Civil Mediation, Criminal and Penal Law

Spoken languages

English, French, Portugese

Regions

Outaouais

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Gatineau, Hull

Nathalie Donaldson

Nathalie Donaldson has been a member of the Quebec Bar since August 2000. She began her career at “Cordeau, Clément et Associés” as a defence lawyer in criminal and penal law. In 2010, she started her own firm, “Clément & Donaldson, lawyers”, and since July 2019, in addition to her work as a criminal lawyer, she has acted as an inspector with the Quebec Bar (Professional Inspection / Quality of the profession sector). MeDonaldson always makes it a point to prioritize the quality of the services offered, among other things, by listening to her clients and ensuring that their needs are met.

Naomi Lauture

A lawyer of Haitian origin, I practice in private practice in Montréal, in litigation and dispute resolution. Previously, I had the opportunity to work at the CCJM (legal aid) in Montréal North.

In my practice, I focus on the human aspect of the lawyer/client relationship and I favor a collaborative approach, always giving the right information to the people I advise. Throughout my career, I have been involved in the community for the promotion of equality and access to justice. My diverse background allows me to find original solutions to the challenges facing my clients.

My level of Spanish is very baseline.

Law Specialty

Civil Law

Spoken languages

Creole, English, French, Spanish

Regions

Montréal

Julia Garzon

Esq. Garzon holds a Bachelor of Civil Law and a Bachelor of Common Law from McGill University and was called to the bar in 2002. She has thirteen years of experience as a lawyer specializing in health, personal and medical liability law. She has had the opportunity to represent many victims of derogatory acts and behaviours in the context of therapeutic, work or other relationships. She has also assisted several victims of harassment. She acts as a speaker at continuing education activities for health professionals, lawyers and before audiences of advocacy organizations and the general public.

Law Specialty

Health Law, Rights and Freedoms

Spoken languages

English, French

Regions

Laval, Montérégie, Montréal

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Montréal, North Shore, South Shore, All of Quebec by phone or videoconference!

PLEASE NOTE:

This lawyer may, by agreement with you, undertake legal proceedings and represent you in court (before a judge). However, all fees related to these services will have to be negotiated between you and the partner lawyer since these fees are not covered by the programs. In other words, these are not free services.

Sarah Chahine

Sarah Chahine is a graduate of Laval University’s Faculty of Law and has been a member of the Quebec Bar since 2018. Practicing mainly in business law with a national firm, Sarah began her practice in labour and employment law. With a particular interest in corporate culture and human relations, Sarah has co-founded her firm’s corporate governance group and often sensitizes her clients to the importance of human capital in the sound management of corporate culture.

Cécile Simon

Passionate about social justice, Me Simon started her career in France in a probation service. There she accompanied victims of domestic violence and young offenders. Upon her arrival in Quebec, Me Simon worked in the social and professional accompaniment of immigrants. She is involved as a volunteer in advocacy and social justice organizations. Me Simon completed her internship in an immigration law firm where she worked on asylum and humanitarian considerations mandates. Recognized for her dynamism and her ability to listen and empathize, Me Simon foster a collaborative approach with her clients.

Myla François

Me Myla François completed a Bachelor of Social Sciences in Conflict Studies and Human Rights with a Minor in Women’s Studies in 2009 at the University of Ottawa, before beginning her studies in Civil Law at the University of Ottawa before graduating in 2014.

Prior to her admission to the Quebec Bar, Me Myla François worked in various community organizations dedicated to the defence of victims of violence, either as a volunteer counselor for women victims of sexual assault at “CALACS Francophone d’Ottawa” or as a counselor at a shelter for women victims of domestic violence or at risk of being homeless. She has also worked as a front-line worker in a Community Centre in Ottawa with vulnerable persons. After completing her articling at the law firm Legal Logik Inc., she then made the jump to the federal government as a program officer. It was at that time that she realized that she wanted to return to her passion, to support people in vulnerable situations. Passionate about traveling, she also undertook a three-month humanitarian internship in Senegal with an NGO helping, but not limited to, women seeking financial autonomy in the rural sector.

As a lawyer, Me François has an inspiring approach, she has an exceptional empathic listening skills and she invests herself wholeheartedly in her files. Committed to the promotion of equality and access to justice, she will be attentive to your needs.

Laurence Pierre

Esq. Laurence Pierre has been practicing as a self-employed criminal and prison law lawyer since 2015. She travels throughout Quebec to defend the rights of her clients. She has chosen these fields of practice because the protection of fundamental rights is a vocation for her. She believes that listening, honesty and open-mindedness are essential assets in every helping relationship. During meetings with her clients, she ensures that they feel understood and accepted and that they are well informed of their rights.

Cynthia Lynch

Esq. Cynthia Lynch has been a member of the Outaouais Bar since 2014. She is a graduate of the Université de Sherbrooke. She is the eldest of six children born to the same parents. Following the tragic death of her brother in 2018, she developed a love for others and a desire to help them through life’s trials. She is currently undergoing training to understand and treat emotional wounds. This path allows her to develop a very human side as well as maintain her passion for her work.

Law Specialty

Civil Law, Criminal and Penal Law, Taxation Law

Spoken languages

English, French

Regions

Outaouais

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Gatineau, Hull

Sarah Smith

Sarah was recently admitted to the Quebec Bar in January 2020 after completing her articling at the Tribunal administratif du travail (Labour Administrative Tribunal). A law graduate of the Université du Québec à Montréal, she also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Communication. During her training, she was notably involved with the Commission des droits de la personne et de la jeunesse du Québec and the Centre de justice de proximité du Grand-Montréal. In the course of her practice, Sarah is mainly interested in collective labour relations, labour standards, human rights and freedoms and housing law.

David Vachon-Roseberry

Me David Vachon-Roseberry graduated from Laval University with specializations in criminal law, fundamental rights and freedoms and labor law. He is a generalist. After the Bar, he first worked in the police affairs of the Ministry of Public Security. He was then sworn as a lawyer and listed as a member of the Québec Bar in 2013 after his internship with the  Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions. Subsequently, the call of nature sent him to the far North of Quebec, where, based in Kuujjuaq he traveled frequently in the Inuit communities of Nunavik, especially to adress files related to hunting and fishing, housing, construction and intergovernmental relations. He brought his expertise to the Kativik Municipal Housing Office, then to Makivik where he also offered free legal advice to the Inuit of Nunavik. Three years later, Me Vachon-Roseberry came back to Quebec city, hi hometown to continue his graduate studies in law at Laval University and to work on his own, as wll as for the Fondation de la Faune (still at this day). Since May 2018, he has worked for the Cree Nation of Mistissini in may areas of the law, being the only lawyer in a village of just under 4,000 residents and located in the James Bay territory, where he pursues his passion for the outdoors.

Law Specialty

Aboriginal Law, Administrative Law, Business Law, Civil Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal and Penal Law, Governance, Housing Law, Inheritance Law, Labor Law, Real Estate Law, Rights and Freedoms

Spoken languages

English, French

Regions

Nord-du-Québec

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James Bay

Léa Pelletier-Marcotte

Léa Pelletier-Marcotte was admitted to the Quebec Bar in 2017. After articling at a major law firm in Montreal, she knew she wanted her career to have a more personal, human approach. This is why she chose to start her career in a small law firm/clinic focused on improving access to justice, before focusing her legal practice on human rights.

Today, Léa is the coordinator of the Human Rights program in a provincial association of community organizations. Her work involves advocating for the rights of people living with HIV on issues such as workplace discrimination and criminalization. Sensitive to the realities and experiences of vulnerable and marginalized people, she frequently works with (and for) people from LGBTQIA+ communities, drug users and sex workers.

In addition to her joint degree in civil law and common law (B.C.L., LL.B.), Léa also holds a bachelor’s degree (B.A.) and a master’s degree (M.A.) in international law and international relations. She is fluent in French and English.

Julie Forest

Me Julie Forest practices mainly in labor and employment law. A member of the Quebec Bar for thirty years, she has acquired solid experience before administrative tribunals and civil courts in matters of individual and collective labor relations. Her expertise covers all matters relating to labor and employment law, including collective agreements, individual employment contracts, employment restrictive clauses, psychological harassment, occupational health and safety, pay equity, protection of personal information, human rights and freedoms and employment insurance.

Law Specialty

Labor Law

Spoken languages

English, French

Regions

Lanaudière, Laurentides, Laval, Montérégie, Montréal

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Greater Metropolitan Region (Montréal, Laval, Repentigny, Terrebonne, Granby, Mirabel and surrounding areas)

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This lawyer may, by agreement with you, undertake legal proceedings and represent you in court (before a judge). However, all fees related to these services will have to be negotiated between you and the partner lawyer since these fees are not covered by the programs. In other words, these are not free services.

Pierre Albert Dubois

Esq. Pierre Albert Dubois has been a member of the Quebec Bar since April 1996. Observing the problems from a global perspective in relation to legal consultation and/or advice, Esq. Dubois quickly finds solutions of a legal nature, in collaboration and partnership with his client. His ability to synthesize combined with his ability to listen makes him a good counselor. Having been a member of several boards of directors and committees, Esq. Dubois demonstrates a remarkable team spirit. Following university studies, both undergraduate and graduate, Esq. Dubois practices in insurance law, estate law, civil and professional liability. He has represented several clients before the Civil and Administrative Courts. In addition, he is an accredited Family Mediator.

Nour Farhat

Nour Farhat est avocate en litige civil et en droit constitutionnel au cabinet Gattuso Bourget Mazzone à Montréal. Titulaire d’une maîtrise en droit criminel, elle possède un intérêt marqué pour les enjeux relatifs aux droits et libertés de la personne, au droit criminel et constitutionnel et aux droits des femmes.  Me Farhat intervient régulièrement dans les médias afin de commenter les développements juridiques actuels, notamment en droit criminel et en droit constitutionnel québécois et canadien. Elle est impliquée depuis plusieurs années dans la promotion et la défense des droits humains fondamentaux.

Law Specialty

Constitutional Law, Criminal and Penal Law, Rights and Freedoms

Spoken languages

Arabe, English, French

Regions

Laval, Montérégie, Montréal

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Montréal, Rive-Nord, Rive-Sud

Eric Ouellet

Éric Ouellet is a lawyer, investigator and accredited mediator in dispute prevention and resolution. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Counselling with a Bachelor’s Degree in Educational and Vocational Guidance and a Master’s Degree in Dispute Prevention and Resolution. Esq. Ouellet’s expertise in labour law and particularly in the area of psychological and sexual harassment comes from a career of more than twenty years as a judge at the Tribunal administratif du travail (Labour Administrative Tribunal) in Montréal. Previously,he was Vice-President of the Syndicat de professionnelles et professionnels du gouvernement du Québec and rehabilitation counsellor at the Commission de la santé et de la sécurité au travail in Gaspésie and Saguenay Lac St-Jean.

Andrée-Anne Perreault-Girard

Andrée-Anne Perreault-Girard is a lawyer practicing in a shelter for abused women and children. On a daily basis, she offers information and legal advice, as well as accompaniment before legal and judicial bodies, and during meetings with authorities and youth protection workers. Previously, she worked for various community legal centers (legal aid), mainly in youth law and criminal law, subsidiarily in family law. Finally, she has also carried out mandates abroad and worked for the organization Avocats sans Frontière Canada.

Maxwell Silverman

As a member of the National Victims of Crime Bar Association (of the United States) and an active member of its Child Sexual Abuse subsection, Max works with many survivors of abuse and assault to seek justice in the civil courts. Max practices trauma-informed legal representation and believes in putting survivors’ perspectives, comfort levels and needs above all else in this domain of law. While money cannot undo what happened to you, an economic award from a court can be the first of many steps of recovering from the abuse endured in helping to undo the very real damages suffered by the abuse.

Me Maxwell Silverman accepts to receive animals at his office.

Léa Bacon

Passionate about social justice, Esq. Léa Bacon has worked throughout her career in various community organizations dedicated to the defense of citizens’ rights. She now works with the law firm Desroches Mongeon avocats, where she defends the cause of road accident victims and their work with the SAAQ or CNESST, as well as that of people who are victims of criminal acts in their claims with the IVAC. She also continues to be involved in her community, notably by sitting on the board of directors of the Mouvement Action-Chômage, an organization that defends the rights of the unemployed.

Elena Dimitrova

Me Elena Dimitrova gratuated from the University of Montreal Faculty of Law in 2015. During her studies,  she was greatly involved in voluntary work with various community organizations, particularly in the area of sexual violence. She also completed an internship with the Government of Quebec in  construction law. Me Elena Dimitrova speaks four languages fluently. She assists her clients in various areas of civil law such as family law, housing law and civil liability. Comitted, conscientious and dedicated, Me Dimitrova is deeply committed to all of her files.  It is with empathy and seriousness that she approaches her practice by encouraging negotiation and mediation between the parties at all times in order to promote the amicable settlement of disputes.

Law Specialty

Civil Law, Family Law, Housing Law

Spoken languages

Bulgare, English, French, Spanish

Regions

Montérégie, Montréal

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Montréal, Longueuil, (all of the province of Québec over the phone)

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This lawyer may, by agreement with you, undertake legal proceedings and represent you in court (before a judge). However, all fees related to these services will have to be negotiated between you and the partner lawyer since these fees are not covered by the programs. In other words, these are not free services.

Kathy Simard

Kathy Simard is a skilled negotiator and advocate for her clients, no matter what issues they face. After completing studies in journalism and international studies, Kathy graduated from the Faculty of Law of Laval University.

Since her call to the bar in 2013, she has practiced criminal law. Her attentive listening and her legal reflexes will undoubtedly be assets which will reassure you and guide you throughout your collaboration.

Law Specialty

Criminal and Penal Law

Spoken languages

English, French

Regions

Laurentides, Laval, Montérégie, Montréal

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This lawyer represents or may have represented in his or her practice persons accused of sexual violence. Please note that the lawyer will never represent both your interests and the interests of the person(s) who has/have committed sexual violence against you, at the same time. A conflict of interest check is always carried out before a legal consultation.

PLEASE NOTE:

This lawyer may, by agreement with you, undertake legal proceedings and represent you in court (before a judge). However, all fees related to these services will have to be negotiated between you and the partner lawyer since these fees are not covered by the programs. In other words, these are not free services.

Rainbow Miller

Beginning her career as a lawyer in 2006 with the Attorney General of Quebec, Esq. Rainbow Miller subsequently worked in the field of labor law within the human resources department of a CSSS where she worked more specifically on elder abuse issues. She subsequently worked in the area of refugee representation before the IRB.

Since 2010, she has been representing primarily First Nations people. She has accumulated many years of experience in representing victims of sexual abuse, accompanying many residential school survivors in their private P.E.I. hearings. To do so, she regularly traveled to Aboriginal communities to meet with her clients or represent them at their hearings.

In particular, she acted as counsel for the Quebec Native Women’s Association (QNW) before the Commission of Inquiry on Missing and Murdered Native Women (MMIWG) and before the Val-d’Or “Commission Viens” which were set up following tragic events of multiple abuse and disappearances of Aboriginal women. She is currently working with the Quebec Native Women’s Association (QNW) where she performs the duties of Justice and Public Security Coordinator. As part of her mandate, she works closely on the issue of sexual exploitation of Aboriginal girls and human trafficking, the needs of Aboriginal women in matters of family law and domestic violence. She also accompanied QNW President Viviane Michel when QNW appeared before the Committee of Experts on the Accompaniment of Victims of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence in Quebec.

Her level of Spanish is basic.

Amélie Jean

Esq. Jean, who is originally from the Outaouais region, completed her Law Degree at the Université de Sherbrooke and was called to the Quebec Bar in December 2015. She also holds a Graduate Degree in Common Law and Transnational Law (Juris Doctor). She then joined the firm of Noël et Associés as an articling student and has been practicing there ever since, mainly in civil law, human rights law and labour law, specifically in the area of investigations for misconduct and harassment in the workplace. She is a hard-working, reliable and attentive person and these qualities are certainly assets in her practice and in her relations with clients.

Louise Gauthier

Over the course of her practice, Louise Gauthier has developed a sought-after and recognized expertise in commercial and corporate law. Her in-depth understanding of the issues in this field, coupled with her natural ability to listen, allows her to advise her clients with maturity and competence. Dedicated and available, she likes to make a difference in the lives of the people she advises by answering all their questions. Louise has a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA). Her particular interest in human resources has led her to develop an expertise in labour law. She is also interested in various issues relating to psychological harassment, employer management rights and pay equity.

Julie Bélisle

Esq. Julie Bélisle holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Master’s Degree in Health Law and Policy from the Université de Sherbrooke. In the course of her studies, she was the recipient of several awards and scholarships. Interested in the human and sociable side of life, Esq. Bélisle has been working in health law since the beginning of her practice as a lawyer. She is also driven by a desire to promote access to justice. Esq. Bélisle is also a lecturer at the Université de Montréal, where she shares her passion for health law.

Law Specialty

Civil Law, Health Law

Spoken languages

English, French

Regions

Laval, Montérégie, Montréal

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Montréal (Rive-Nord, Rive-Sud), Tout le Québec (par visioconférence)

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This lawyer may, by agreement with you, undertake legal proceedings and represent you in court (before a judge). However, all fees related to these services will have to be negotiated between you and the partner lawyer since these fees are not covered by the programs. In other words, these are not free services.

Jonathan Lamontagne

Me Jonathan Lamontagne has a law degree from Laval University since 1996 and is a member of the Quebec Bar since 2002. Originally from Victoriaville, he settled in Drummondville afters studies. He is particularly interested in the issue of harassment at work and, in 2004, he was invited to community television to talk about the new provisions of the law on labor standards. His career in labor law leads him to serve clients in great difficulty. The slogan of his study sums up his vision of the defense of rights: Your rights, our passion! He practices mainly in administrative and family law.

Amelia S. Fouques

Me Amélia Fouques is a lawyer at the Montréal Bar specializing in international business law, governance and sports law. She has more than thirty years of experience in litigation with prestigious multinationals such as Bombardier, Bell Canada, Cirque du Soleil and Soccer Canada, as well as with leading Canadian law firms. In addition to being perfectly bilingual in French and English, she is fluent in Spanish, German and Farsi. She attaches great importance to the values of mutual aid, solidarity and the dignity of every human being.