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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.

Michelle Easton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Intellectual Property Law. Michelle practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Michelle Easton since 2022. 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 Michelle Easton is held by other lawyers.

Jeff Saikaley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Defamation and Media Law. Jeff practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Jeff Saikaley 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 Jeff Saikaley is held by other lawyers.

Christopher Van Barr is among Canada's most experienced and sought-after intellectual property litigators. He has represented some of the world's largest and most innovative companies, such as Bayer, Regeneron, OpenAI, Google, Takeda, as well as institutions such as Canada's National Research Council, in the most complex of high-stakes IP litigation cases. Chris is recognized for his first-chair trial and appeal expertise and strategic foresight. In numerous independent surveys, Chris' client...

Sean Bawden is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Labour and Employment Law. Sean practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Sean Bawden 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 Sean Bawden is held by other lawyers.

Karen E. Hennessey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Karen E. practices law in Ottawa, Ontario Best Lawyers has recognized Karen E. Hennessey since 2024. 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 Karen E. Hennessey is held by other lawyers.

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 ...

Melanie Polowin is a partner in Gowlings' Ottawa office, practising in the Employment and Labour Law National Practice Group. Melanie advises Canadian and international employers, from start-ups to well established companies, on how to effectively manage all aspects of their employment relationships, from recruitment and hiring to termination. Melanie also assists businesses and investors with the employment aspects of corporate life-cycle events, including starting up, financing, mergers and...

Dana Tierney is a Partner in the Commercial Litigation, Employment Law, and Personal Injury practice groups, providing trial and appellate advocacy, mediation, and arbitration services since joining the firm in 1986. With over 35 years of counsel experience, he represents individuals, businesses, chartered banks, institutional lenders, and various licensed professionals, including lawyers, engineers, architects, and real estate appraisers. Dana’s commercial litigation practice spans com...