Emma Blanchard

With two decades of experience in labour and employment law, Judith Parisien brings sound and pragmatic guidance to management-side labour law and employment litigation matters. Her comprehensive counsel encompasses areas such as employment standards, wrongful dismissal, employment contracts, workplace investigations, workplace policies, labour arbitrations, conflict resolution, negotiations, and human rights. Fluently bilingual, Judith advises clients in both French and English. Judith has d...

Shawn Duguay is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Shawn, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shawn is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Chris Kent is a founding partner of Cassidy Levy Kent (Canada) LLP and is widely considered as one of Canada’s premier trade law counsel. Who’s Who Legal identifies Mr. Kent as a Global Elite Thought Leader, and Chambers Canada, in ranking him in Band 1, calls Mr. Kent an “eminent figure” and “one of the most effective members” of the Canadian trade bar. His experience covers the full range of trade remedy work in Canada, and the United States. Chris has be...

Alison Babbitt is an English- and Ontario-qualified project finance lawyer focussed on mining, renewables and clean technology sectors. Having previously worked in our London and Bahrain offices, and now located in Canada, she has significant experience advising on both domestic and multi-jurisdictional international projects. Ms. Babbitt has played an integral role advising clients on transactions across a number of industry sectors (mining, renewables, clean technology, infrastructure, P3, ...

J. Scott Fletcher is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Communications Law and Corporate Law. J. Scott, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which J. Scott is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jamie Macdonald’s practice focuses on insurance law. He regularly acts for insurance companies and financial institutions on disputes concerning general liability insurance, property insurance, health and life insurance (particularly disability benefit claims), and professional liability insurance. He also provides coverage opinions and regulatory advice. Jamie frequently represents local and multinational corporations, financial institutions, and universities in class action litigation...

Lise Leduc is known as the preeminent Franco-Ontarian labour lawyer who will litigate any matter in ‘la langue de Molière’. Not known to mince words, Lise has a reputation for being direct and to the point. Maybe it has something to do with growing up in Kapuskasing, where she endured her share of -40°C winters. For over twenty years, Lise has represented union clients whose members come from all walks of life, including heavy equipment operators in the forestry industr...

Christopher Edwards is a senior partner in our Employment, Labour & Public Law , Commercial Litigation , Insurance and Workplace Investigations Groups. A seasoned litigator, he has over 20 years of experience conducting trials and hearings before administrative tribunals and arbitrators. Christopher has appeared at all levels of Courts in Ontario including the Ontario Court of Appeal and federally at the Federal Court of Appeal. Christopher is currently one of three partners on the Manage...

Erin Page is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Negligence. Erin, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Erin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Paul D. Conlin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of International Trade and Finance Law and Public Procurement Law. Paul D., who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.