David Lecours
Lawyer, Partner
David Lecours, lawyer and partner, practices labor and employment law, health law, and conducts administrative investigations. Mr. Lecours advises and represents a diverse clientele of SMEs, public institutions, and large companies throughout Québec. He is active in all sectors, particularly in the natural resources, construction, service and public administration sectors.
In labor and employment law, Mr. Lecours provides daily advice to organizations on human resources management. As a lawyer, litigator, strategic advisor, and skilled negotiator, he is called upon to represent clients before various labor tribunals.
Mr. Lecours is responsible for the firm’s Administrative Investigations practice group. In this capacity, he ensures the effectiveness and relevance of the firm’s administrative investigation services. Recognized as a leader in such investigations throughout Québec, he puts all his experience at the service of the firm’s clients.
Mr. Lecours is a sought-after speaker and trainer. He has taught labor law at the University of Quebec in Abitibi-Témiscamingue and has given seminars to numerous private and public organizations, including the Barreau du Québec.
In health law, Mr. Lecours has been a legal advisor and lawyer for health care institutions for several years. He has developed a particular practice in personal integrity, which leads him to regularly plead before the Court of Québec and the Superior Court.
A professional involved in his community, he was president of the Chambre de commerce et d’industrie de Rouyn-Noranda from 2020 to 2024.
He currently sits on the board of directors of the M Société de bienfaisance Marie-Soleil et Jonathan, an organization that helps children and the most vulnerable members of our society.
Education
2014
- Barreau du Québec
- Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés
2013
- LSE summer school - Bargaining and Negotiation, London School of Economics and Political Science
- Licence en droit (LL.L.), Université d'Ottawa
Enseignement, conférences, publications
- Vaccination obligatoire et passeport vaccinal - casse-tête pour les employeurs, Conférencier, Société de développement (2021)
- Projet de loi 59: la modernisation du régime de santé et sécurité du travail au Québec, Conférencier, Table régionale de concertation en santé et sécurité du travail (2021)
- Questionnaires et vérifications préembauche: ce que l'équipe RH doit savoir, Formation offerte aux clients du cabinet, Cain Lamarre (2022)
- Harcèlement psychologique: entre droit de gérance et personnalités difficiles, Conférencier, Association d'entrepreneurs (2023)
- La négociation de la convention collective et l'arbitrage de grief, Conférence dans le cadre d'un cours de deuxième cycle universitaire, Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (2023)
- Aspects légaux de la discipline au travail, Conférencier, Société de développement du Témiscamingue (2023)
- Contrat de travail à durée déterminée ou indéterminée?, Auteur d'une publication sur la plateforme "Carrefour RH", Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines et en relations industrielles agréés du Québec (2024)
- Séminaire Avocat menant des enquêtes en milieu de travail, Formateur officiel du Barreau du Québec, Barreau du Québec (2025)
Engagements
Implications internes
- Chef du groupe de pratique Enquêtes administratives
- Pivot du groupe de pratique Travail et Emploi
- Co-responsable du Colloque Travail & Emploi
- Membre du comité IA du cabinet
- Co-responsable du recrutement étudiant régional
- "Leading lawyer to watch" LEXPERT Legal Canadian Directory (2021, 2022)
Implications externes
- Président, Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Rouyn-Noranda (2020-2024)
- Président ex-officio, Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Rouyn-Noranda (2024 à aujourd'hui)
- Administrateur, Société de bienfaisance Marie-Soleil et Jonathan (2023 à aujourd'hui)
- Membre fondateur, Comité régional de l'ordre des CRHA (2025)
- Membre, Comité consultatif sur les ressources humaines - Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ) (2018 à aujourd'hui)
Mentions
2010
- Bourse de la francophonie - Université d'Ottawa
2017
- Prix Marcel-Baril - administrateur de l'année CCIRN
2018
- Prix du Jeune Barreau de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue
2020
- Finaliste LEXPERT Rising Stars 2020: Leading Lawyers Under 40 Awards
2021, 2022
- "Leading lawyer to watch" LEXPERT Legal Canadian Directory
Expertise
2
Administrative investigations
Our firm is recognized for its cutting-edge expertise in administrative investigations, particularly in the management of workplace harassment and sexual violence, whether in academic or work environments. Our investigators, who are accredited by the Barreau du Québec, also offer training to managers who are called upon to handle these types of sensitive cases.
Labour and Employment Law
Cain Lamarre is one of the leading labour and employment law firms in Québec. Known for its pragmatic and strategic approach to labour relations, our team of legal professionals supports employers across the province in both the public and private sectors.
