Our Team
Sixteen people currently make up the Éducaloi team.
NATHALIE ROY, Executive Director
Nathalie was admitted to the Bar in 1991. After finishing her studies in law, she alternately held positions as a research assistant, journalist, and professor. She then worked as a legal advisor in a community organization. From June 1997 to June 2000, she was Assistant to the Office of the Bâtonnier du Québec, where she became well-acquainted with the legal community. As the Executive Director of Éducaloi, Nathalie Roy is responsible for the general administration of the organization, as well as development and public relations. Nathalie Roy is a founding member of Éducaloi.
GENEVIÈVE FORTIN, Assistant Executive Director
Geneviève Fortin was admitted to the Bar in 1994. After completing her studies in law, she returned to the classroom to obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Communications in 1998. A founding member of Éducaloi, Geneviève Fortin was a Project Coordinator and Head of Communications for four years. During this period, she participated in the development and launch of Éducaloi’s website and managed major projects, such as "Jeune pour jeunes". Geneviève Fortin is currently the Assistant Executive Director of the organization. She supervises the management of all projects, and she actively seeks to develop new partnerships and areas of expertise for Éducaloi.
DOMINIQUE GARANT, Director of Internal Affairs
Dominique Garant was admitted to the Bar in 1997. After practising civil litigation and commercial law in a private firm and a large company, she joined the Éducaloi team in January 2001. Since then, she has obtained a Graduate Diploma in Law and New Information Technologies. Having been a Project Coordinator and Website Director, Dominique Garant is now Director of Internal Affairs of Éducaloi. She manages a team responsible for communications, the website, services to the Anglophone community, and information technology. She is also responsible for various activities related to the daily management of the organization. Dominique Garant is currently on maternity leave.
GENEVIÈVE BENOIT, Project Coordinator
Geneviève Benoit was admitted to the Bar in January 2005. She joined Éducaloi in September 2001. While pursuing her studies, Geneviève Benoit worked with the organization alternately as a Université de Montréal stagiaire, freelancer, and assistant web editor. After completing her articling at the Service de recherche et législation du Barreau du Québec, she returned to Éducaloi as an Executive Assistant. Geneviève Benoit currently occupies the position of Project Coordinator.
CATHERINE BERGERON, Project Coordinator
Catherine Bergeron was admitted to the Bar in 1995. After finishing her studies in law, she worked for a consulting firm as a lawyer and a case manager in the field of health and safety in the workplace. In 1997, she started working for a law firm, where, in addition to her practice in health and safety in the workplace and in labour law, she developed and presented various training sessions, conferences, and publications in these areas. Member of the Éducaloi team since November 2006, Catherine Bergeron occupies the position of Project Coordinator.
MARYSE CHOUINARD, Content Manager
Maryse Chouinard was admitted to the Bar in 2001. Having obtained degrees in both civil law and common law, she has practiced at a law firm specializing in professional liability and insurance law. After gaining experience in written and television journalism, she joined the team at Éducaloi in March, 2004. As a content manager, Maryse Chouinard is in charge of designing and producing legal information for the general public. She also acts as a consultant for the simplification of legal communications.
HUBERT DAVID, Head of Information Technology
Hubert David obtained his law degree in 1996. Following his studies, he worked in the information technology and telecommunications field for more than six years. During that time, he acquired significant project management experience, with a focus on the technical side of such work. He returned to the legal world in 2005, as a Project and Activity Coordinator for the Young Bar Association of Montreal. Hubert David joined the Éducaloi team in June 2005. He is responsible for information technology and logistics. He provides support to the entire team in these areas.
SARAH DOUGHERTY, Content Manager
Sarah Dougherty has been a member of the Bar of Quebec since 1988 and the Ontario Bar since 1998. After earning a Bachelor’s degree in English literature, she studied law at McGill University. Sarah Dougherty practiced commercial litigation and constitutional law at a Montreal firm and later co-wrote a study on the Canadian Charter of Rights for the federal government. After returning to school in 1998 to study journalism, she worked as a freelance writer, translator and teacher before joining Éducaloi in March, 2009. As a content manager, Sarah Dougherty is in charge of designing and producing legal information for the general public. She also acts as a consultant on the simplification of legal communications.
MYRIAM FARAG, Web Editor
Myriam Farag was admitted to the Bar in 2002. She holds degrees in both civil law and common law from McGill University. Prior to joining the Éducaloi team in February 2008, she practiced mainly in family law for the last 6 years. Myriam Farag is also a member of the Pro Bono Legal Services committee of the Young Bar Association of Montreal (YBAM) and of the editorial team of the Extrajudiciaire, a magazine published by the YBAM and distributed to over 5,000 members of the legal community. She is responsible for developing and maintaining the legal content on the Éducaloi website.
ANNICK GARIÉPY, Project Coordinator
Annick Gariépy was admitted to the Bar in 2001. Member of the Éducaloi team since March 2000, she completed her articling at Éducaloi. Initially, Annick Gariépy was web master of the Éducaloi website; in particular, she coordinated a key reform of the website. Currently completing a master’s degree in education, she occupies the position of Project Coordinator. Annick Gariépy is currently on maternity leave.
JEAN-LOUIS LAPLANTE, Head of Communications and Corporate Affairs
Jean-Louis Laplante has been working in the field of communications for several years. He holds a Bachelor in Communications and has worked for a number of government departments and agencies. A member of the Éducaloi team since February 2004, Jean-Louis Laplante heads up the organization's communications and corporate affairs.
MÉLANIE LAVOIE, Assistant to the Executive Director
Mélanie Lavoie received an Office Systems Technology diploma in 1994. After working in the financial sector for a number of years, she was an administrative assistant in the legal departments of several large corporations. Mélanie Lavoie joined the Éducaloi team in January 2008 and is the assistant to the executive director. She assists management and the rest of the Éducaloi team with their administrative needs.
MARTIN LÉVESQUE, Development Coordinator
Martin Lévesque was admitted to the Bar in 2007. He started practicing in a private firm and specialized in class action lawsuits. Before joining Éducaloi in 2008, he worked for different Ministries and government organizations, as well as in the municipal sector. As a Development Coordinator, Martin Lévesque seeks to develop new partnerships and areas of expertise for Éducaloi, whilst supporting the needs of project coordinators in communication and project administration.
PHILIPPE MIQUEL, Content Manager
Philippe Miquel was admitted to the Bar in 1994. He began his career in criminal law, working first as a defence lawyer and then as a prosecutor. He also worked as a journalist covering legal matters. He has been a member of the Éducaloi team since January, 2002. As a content manager, Philippe Miquel is in charge of designing and producing legal information for the general public. He also acts as a consultant on the simplification of legal communications.
STÉPHANIE ROY, Content Manager
Stéphanie Roy completed a degree in Civil Law and has a graduate diploma in Common Law. She was admitted to the Bar in 2007. She started her legal career in private practise, focusing on banking law and Canadian and international financing. She later worked as a lawyer for a non-profit, specializing in corporate law. Stéphanie Roy joined the Éducaloi team in March, 2009. As a content manager, Stéphanie Roy is in charge of designing and producing legal information for the general public. She also acts as a consultant on the simplification of legal communications.
FRÉDÉRIQUE TESSIER, Project Coordinator
Frédérique Tessier was admitted to the Bar in 1993. She worked at the Société québécoise d’information juridique (SOQUIJ) from 1996 to 2009, where she gave training courses on computerized research tools and worked in the research services department. She was later a coordinator in the customer service department and worked on various other SOQUIJ projects. Frédérique Tessier joined the Éducaloi team as a Project Coordinator in April 2009.
Éducaloi’s work could not be accomplished without the assistance of numerous collaborators. Their help at all stages of project development, including drafting, editing and production, contributes immensely to our mission.
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