Joëlle Boisvert, Gowling WLG

Joëlle Boisvert has built extensive experience in class actions and commercial, corporate and real estate litigation. Joëlle is Gowling’s Montréal managing partner and a member of the firm’s national executive team, particularly committed to promoting women’s leadership. She spearheaded leadership workshops in which an idea incubator was set up to design a working career model for women’s access to leadership roles. In addition, she maintains a very active legal practice, counselling large national and international companies with respect to a variety of complex matters. She combines legal expertise with strategic thinking, business acumen and strong problem-solving skills. Joëlle is named in The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, The Best Lawyers in Canada and Benchmark Canada. In 2015, she was recognized as one of Canada’s 100 Most Powerful by the Women’s Executive Network.