Rachelle is an associate in the Disputes group of the Montreal office. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) and a Master’s degree in Public Law (LL.M.) from Université de Montréal.
Her master’s thesis, on asymmetries between the provinces in the Canadian Constitution and their interpretation by the Supreme Court, received an “Outstanding” rating from the jury. During her graduate studies, Rachelle was the recipient of the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Scholarship for Excellence, as well as the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Graduate Scholarship.
During her undergraduate studies, Rachelle interned for eight months with the Honourable Marie-France Bich at the Quebec Court of Appeal and was awarded Mention of Excellence in each academic term. Throughout her university journey, she has been involved in faculty life, notably as president of Université de Montréal’s Access to Justice Committee, and as a member of Université de Montréal’s Legal Clinic for NPOs, an initiative of the National Student Pro Bono Network.
Areas of Expertise
Latest Insights
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Report December 5, 2024
Significant changes to Québec’s commerce and business language requirements
Québec has overhauled its Charter of the French Language in recent years, with significant implications for organizations operating in the province.
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Report December 5, 2024
What’s new in Québec’s consumer protection law?
Changes to consumer protection legislation in Québec will have implications for those carrying on business in the province.
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Osler Update October 31, 2024
Québec seeks to amend Consumer Protection Act and related regulations to increase price and credit transparency
Québec’s Bill 72, if adopted, will contribute to increased price and credit transparency.
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Osler Update August 21, 2024
Refund programs as a defence against class action authorizations: an update by the Québec Court of Appeal
Recent years have seen a rise in refund programs in Québec, which are sometimes used as a proactive, strategic defence against class actions.
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Awards and Recognition
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—Master's thesis rated “Outstanding” by the evaluation jury (Université de Montréal – 2024)
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—Dean's Honour List (Université de Montréal – 2022)
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—Pierre Elliott Trudeau Scholarship for Excellence – Graduate studies (2024)
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—Canada Graduate Scholarship at the Master's level (Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, 2023-2024)
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—Scholarship for Excellence (Coop Droit de l'Université de Montréal, 2022)
Community Involvement
Chair, Access to Justice Committee, Université de Montréal (2021-2022)
Member of the Université de Montréal Legal Clinic for NPOs, National Student Pro Bono Network – Université de Montréal Chapter (2020-2021)
Speaking and Writing
Speaking Engagements
“En attendant le fameux « statut particulier » : du fédéralisme à la protection des droits fondamentaux”
Speaker, January 22, 2025
Credentials
Education
- Université de Montréal, LL.B. (2022)
- Université de Montréal, LL.M. (2024)
Languages
- English
- French
Professional Affiliations
- Barreau du Québec
- The Young Bar of Montreal (YBM)
- The Canadian Bar Association
