Valéry Gauthier
Lawyer
Since being admitted to the Quebec Bar in 2018, Valéry Gauthier has been providing day-to-day support to clients in the industrial, commercial, municipal and real estate sectors. Ms. Gauthier works on municipal, provincial and federal projects, involving the analysis of municipal jurisdiction and environmental compliance.
Ms. Gauthier stands out for her involvement in complex, large-scale cases including projects that combine municipal and environmental law. She advises companies at various levels, helping them to significantly reduce their legal risks. Her expert knowledge and rigorous approach help her to provide her clients with innovative, effective solutions, thus reinforcing her reputation in these sectors.
Ms. Gauthier has a Bachelor of Laws degree and a Graduate Diploma in Notarial Law from the Université de Sherbrooke. She also shares her expertise with the community by teaching courses on Environmental and Municipal Law. She participates in various municipal conferences and is a firm believer in the importance of education, health and the environment. She is also a member of the board of directors of the Association des diplômées et diplômés en droit de l’Université de Sherbrooke (ADDUS). Ms. Gauthier is passionate about local products and everything Quebec has to offer, and travels extensively throughout the province, discovering high-quality restaurants along the way.
Education
2018
- Barreau du Québec
2017
- Bachelor of Laws, Université de Sherbrooke
- Master’s degree in Common Law and Transnational Law, Université de Sherbrooke
Teaching, conferences and publications
2024
- Recent environmental case law, In the context of training provided to members of the Quebec Business Council on the Environment (CPEQ)
- Municipal housing powers: how to combat the housing shortage, As part of the convention of the Fédération québécoise des municipalités (FQM)
- Managing the environmental aspects of your construction site, As part of the strategic construction days with a public and parapublic work provider, Open Forum
- Building insalubrity, As part of the continuing education program of the Corporation des officiers municipaux agréés du Québec (COMAQ), Fédération québécoise des municipalités (FQM)
2023
- The provincial and federal penal systems with regards to environmental matters, In the context of training provided to members of the Quebec Business Council on the Environment (CPEQ)
- Understand halocarbons without catching a chill, In the context of training provided to members of the Quebec Business Council on the Environment (CPEQ)
- Key points from the CMQ's compliance audits of municipal by-law adoption processes, In the context of training provided to municipal managers of Quebec (ADMQ), Association des directeurs municipaux du Québec (ADMQ)
2022
- Managing notices of non-compliance, directives and/or administrative fines issued by MELCC and ECCC, In the context of training provided to members of the Quebec Business Council on the Environment (CPEQ)
Engagements
2023
- Director, Association des diplômées et diplômés en droit de l'Université de Sherbrooke
Expertise
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Environmental Law
Cain Lamarre has a team of lawyers specialized in environmental law. Our professionals can help you navigate this complex legal framework.
Municipal Law
Our team of seasoned municipal law professionals provides effective support and advice to both public and private organizations, helping them to navigate the many obligations of the municipal sector.