Florence Forest
Avocate
Florence Forest has been a member of the Quebec Bar since 2014. Before joining the Cain Lamarre team, she worked for two renowned firms, as well as a public relations firm.
She is known for her expertise in civil and commercial litigation, Insurance Law (particularly in the fields of professional liability and product liability) and Disciplinary Law.
Ms. Forest started her career in Quebec City and Montreal, and has acquired considerable expertise representing numerous clients in trial and appeal courts, and taking part in complex trials alongside seasoned lawyers. Ms. Forest is happy to be able to put her experience with Law and public relations to good use in the community where she grew up.
She has been involved in numerous organizations throughout her career, notably as co-president of the Jeunes Premiers du Théâtre du Nouveau Monde and as a director of the Jeune Barreau de Québec. Today, she is a member of the Examining Committee of the Quebec Bar, and vice-president of the board for the Théâtre du Bic. Ms. Forest is known for her determination and her quick wit, as well as her empathy and sense of humour. Outside of work, she is passionate about horseback riding, golf and enjoying outdoor activities with her dog, Rome.
Education
2019
- Seminar on oral argument techniques, Barreau du Québec
2014
- Barreau du Québec
2013
- Licentiate in Law (LL.L.), University of Ottawa
Teaching, conferences and publications
2024
- The legal framework for college centres for the transfer of technology, Conference for CITT directors and managers
2019
- Applying the new Code of Civil Procedure to professional liability, Conference for analysts from the Fonds d'assurance responsabilité des courtiers immobiliers (FARCIQ)
- The insurance lawyer's dilemma: who is your client?, Conference for analysts and lawyers from the Fonds d'assurance responsabilité professionnelle du Barreau du Québec (FARPBQ)
2018
- The impact of technology on the practice of law, Publication following the Court of Appeal decision in Benisty v. Kloda, 2018 QCCA 608
Engagements
2025
- Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors, Théâtre du Bic (since 2024)
- Member of the Committee for Access to the Profession, Barreau du Québec (since 2024)
2024
- Member and Co-President, Jeunes Premiers du Théâtre du Nouveau Monde (2017, 2018, 2022 to 2024)
2022
- Director, Jeune Barreau de Québec (2020-2022)
2018
- Daffodil Dinner organizing committee member, Canadian Cancer Society (2017 and 2018)
Mentions
2013
- Dean’s list, University of Ottawa