Julie advises her clients on all aspects of intellectual property law, including the adoption, commercialization, purchasing, licensing and franchising of intellectual property assets. As a trademark agent, Julie handles the entire registration process for trademarks in Canada, which includes filings as well as opposition proceedings.

In the field of marketing and advertising law, Julie drafts rules for promotional contests and reviews advertisements to ensure compliance with provincial and federal laws.

As a lawyer practicing in Quebec, Julie has significant experience applying the distinctive laws of her province, including the Quebec Charter of the French Language.

The experience Julie acquired as in-house counsel for Cirque du Soleil allows her to understand and assess business realities from a client’s point of view.

Education

• LL.B., Queen's University, 1998
• LL.B., University de Sherbrooke, 1997

Professional Affiliations

• American Bar Association
• Association des juristes pour l’avancement de la vie artistique (AJAVA)
• Association littéraire et artistique internationale (ALAI)