Mélissa Potvin
Lawyer
Mélissa Potvin is a lawyer specializing in immigration and citizenship law. She assists Quebec companies and entrepreneurs with a wide range of processes ranging from hiring temporary foreign workers to helping them obtain work and study permits, to implementing recruitment strategies and conducting immigration compliance audits. She also advises individuals on their permanent residence and sponsorship applications for Quebec and other provinces.
Before joining Cain Lamarre, she was a strategic adviser with the economic development agency Montréal International. She takes a very practical approach to immigration issues, which she uses to offer effective solutions tailored to her clients’ needs.
Mrs. Potvin has been a member of the Quebec Bar since 2017. She holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the cooperative program at the Université de Sherbrooke and a Juris Doctor in North American Common Law from the Université de Montréal. In addition to her legal practice, she takes part in conferences and training courses on various immigration-related topics.
Education
2023
- Juris Doctor – North American Common Law, Université de Montréal
2017
- Barreau du Québec
2016
- Bachelor of Laws, cooperative program, Université de Sherbrooke
Teaching, conferences and publications
2018-2021
- “Temporary immigration decoded”, Employer trainer, Montréal International
- “Permanent residence in Quebec”, Employer trainer, Montréal International
2018
- “Dos and Don’ts for Business Visitors Working Across Borders”, Panelist at the Labour and Immigration Law Annual Conference, International Association of Young Lawyers
2016
- “Putting your university studies to good use ”, Speaker - Université de Sherbrooke International Student Program
Engagements
Since 2017
- Member, Association québécoise des avocats et avocates en droit de l'immigration
Mentions
- Best Lawyers - Ones to Watch (2023-2024)
- Dean’s List, Université de Sherbrooke