BAR ADMISSION

  • Ontario, 2012
  • Quebec, 1995

Education

  • Certificate of Qualification in Common Law, National Accreditation Committee, 2012
  • Program in public and private international law, The Hague Academy of International Law, 1993
  • LL.L., University of Ottawa, 1993

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
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Biography description

Pascale Cloutier serves as Miller Thomson’s General Counsel. Proficient in civil and common law, and fluent in both French and English, Pascale ensures firm-wide compliance with law society regulations and risk mitigation practises. Alongside her legal team, she provides legal advice to the firm’s leadership and ethical guidance to its lawyers. Prior to becoming Miller Thomson’s General Counsel, Pascale was a commercial litigator focusing mainly on competition and consumer law, product liability, and franchising. She has represented clients before various courts, including the Supreme Court of Canada.

Pascale has made valuable contributions to the legal landscape through publications and presentations on ethical compliance, franchise law, competition law, and other related topics. Her contributions to prominent legal resources and journals underscore her commitment to sharing valuable insights and knowledge within the legal community.

Renowned for her knowledge and experience in competition/antitrust and franchise law, Pascale is an active member of numerous legal associations and has received multiple recognitions, including listings in The Best Lawyers in Canada and The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. A recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, Pascale’s success in cross-border litigation further attests to her exceptional legal acumen and dedication to her field.