Valérie Pelchat

Valérie Pelchat is an associate lawyer in Gowling WLG’s Toronto Office, practising in the firm’s Advocacy Department.

During her time at the firm as a student, Valérie was seconded with a major power producer, where she gained experience with both in-house and energy work.

Valérie earned law degrees in both Common Law and Civil Law at the University of Ottawa. In addition to her studies, Valérie worked as a research assistant at the Supreme Court of Canada, and for Professor Claude Emanuelli in the field of private international law.

During her studies, Valérie competed in the Laskin Moot. Her team was awarded the prize for the best factum. In 2018, Valérie participated in the Willem C. Vis Moot, where she earned an honourable mention as an oralist.

Prior to attending law school, Valérie trained as a professional ballet dancer and graduated from the École supérieure de ballet du Québec.