Vincent Dalpé
Lawyer
Driven by a determination to advocate for the rights of First Nations, Vincent Dalpé is an attorney in our Indigenous law team. He brings to the team his analytical depth, creative thinking, and understanding of the unique challenges facing these communities.
Before joining Cain Lamarre, Mr. Dalpé practiced at a national law firm where he represented various First Nations, particularly in claims for ancestral title.
Mr. Dalpé completed graduate studies in international penal law at McGill University, which led him to teach various law courses and publish in peer-reviewed journals. His doctoral thesis explores how populations affected by genocide who adhere to Indigenous conceptions of justice perceive and understand justice in relation to crimes of genocide.
Mr. Dalpé has also worked as an investigator of workplace harassment complaints.
Outside of his practice, Mr. Dalpé is an outdoor enthusiast, whether through cycling, hiking, or adopting an eco-friendly lifestyle.
Education
2024
- Doctor of Civil Law (DCL), McGill University
2015
- Master of Laws (LL.M.), McGill University
2013
- Barreau du Québec
2012
- Bachelor of Law (LL.B.), Université Laval
Teaching, conferences and publications
2021
- Western Legal Systems, Université de Montréal,
2018
- The Justice Triptych in Post-Conflict Society, Institute for Global Law & Policy, Harvard University
2017
- The International Criminal Law Project as Nomos, Law, Culture and the Humanities Annual Conference, Stanford University
- The Mass Atrocity Prosecution Ritual, Annual Doctoral Scholarship Conference, Yale University
- On the Difficult Case for a Functional Interpretation of the Unwillingness Criterion, Journal of International Law and International Relations (Publication)
- Delimiting the ICC’s Ominous Shadow: An Analysis of the Inability Criterion, Finnish Yearbook of International Law (Publication)
2014
- The ICC-OTP’s Approach to Preliminary Examinations: Complementarity in Action or Complete Inaction?, Graduate Conference in Law, McGill University
- Canada – Feed-in Tariff: Are FITs Desirable, or Even Legal? A Case Comment, Revue québécoise de droit international (Publication)
- What is a Fair International Society? by Emmanuelle Tourme-Jouannet, Canadian Yearbook of International Law (Publication)
Mentions
2015-2018
- Joseph-Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Scholarships—Doctoral, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
Expertise
3
Aboriginal and Indigenous Law
The professionals at Cain Lamarre have mastered the often sensitive and complex aspects of Aboriginal and Indigenous Law. With locations near a number of Indigenous communities, they are attuned to the unique legal issues of Indigenous peoples.
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.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
It can be difficult to navigate the reputational, financial and sometimes emotional risks involved in litigation. Cain Lamarre is known for its thorough, pragmatic approach to these issues, backed by experienced lawyers, mediators, arbitrators and even former judges.