Pamela L. Cross

A strong defender of the view that a messy desk is a sign of creative genius, Colleen Bauman enjoys grappling with legal questions that don’t have an easy answer. Clients and colleagues look to Colleen when facing complex or novel constitutional, labour, or human rights issues. In her down to earth style, Colleen guides them with thoughtful advice that is both practical and tactical. Colleen’s clients include unions, professional associations, employees, other lawyers and even jud...

Bruce Sevigny is a recognized leader in the Ontario labour and employment law field, having practised exclusively in this area for more than thirty years. Bruce regularly advises both employer and employee clients on a wide range of labour and employment law issues, including wrongful dismissal litigation, employment contract issues, federal and provincial labour board proceedings (including union certification and decertification applications), human rights complaints, labour arbitration pro...

Sybil Johnson-Abbott is an Ottawa real estate lawyer and a member of our Real Estate & Development and Commercial Leasing law groups. Sybil brings to the firm extensive experience in commercial real estate transactions, conveyancing and financing matters. She routinely acts on purchases and sales transactions for commercial, residential, condominium and rural properties. She also advises on municipal related real estate, including land development, subdivision and site plan agreements, an...

Jennifer Wilkie is a partner in Gowling WLG's Ottawa office, and an active member of the firm’s Patents, Intellectual Property Litigation & Strategy and Life Sciences groups. Jennifer has over 20 years of experience in the intellectual property field, including over 15 years as a registered patent agent. Her practice has focused primarily on patents, especially patent litigation and patent prosecution, with an emphasis on pharmaceutical and chemical patents. Jennifer regularly acts ...

Frank Mulock is an experienced intellectual property lawyer and a partner in the Ottawa office of the firm. He specializes in trademark prosecution, portfolio management, licensing, litigation, anti-counterfeiting and domain name issues. Frank enhances and protects the brands of a diverse range of clients, from retailers and clothing manufacturers to motor vehicle, entertainment and broadcast companies. Clients appreciate his tailored advice and responsive, efficient service, as well as his i...

David Reid joined Brazeau Seller Law as student in 2010, then returned as an Associate and became a Partner in 2022. Prior to embarking on his legal career, David worked as both a Finance Coordinator and a Project Manager at a multi-national branding and design company. David practices in Brazeau Seller’s Real Estate Group , representing a wide variety of clients in their purchases, sales, financing, and/or leasing, acting in standalone transactions and in the real estate components of ...

James Plotkin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Intellectual Property Law. James practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized James Plotkin since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which James Plotkin is held by other lawyers.

Lewis Retik is a partner in Gowling WLG's Ottawa office. He leads the Food and Beverage Group and co-leads the Cannabis Group. His practice is focused primarily on regulatory and commercial law with respect to commercializing regulated products, including: regulatory licencing, product distribution, product classification, manufacturing, advertising, packaging, and labelling. Lewis has extensive experience working with companies of all sizes, ranging from recent startups to large internationa...

Jacques J.M. Shore is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Administrative and Public Law. Jacques J.M. practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Jacques J.M. Shore since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jacques J.M. Shore is held by other lawyers.

François Baril is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Negligence, Personal Injury Litigation and Professional Malpractice Law. François practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized François Baril since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which François Baril is held by other lawyers.