Patrick Lavoie Associate

Patrick Lavoie

Patrick Lavoie is an associate in Gowling WLG’s Ottawa office.

Patrick completed the PCLF (French common law program) program at the University of Ottawa. During his studies, Patrick served as a research and teacher’s assistant, a student ambassador for the Faculty of Law and a member of the Executive Committee for Canadian Lawyers Abroad. While in law school, Patrick was also president of the RÉCLEF, and was part of a team who participated in the 11^th International Commercial Mediation Competition and finished seventh out of 66 teams from 33 countries.                            

Prior to law school, Patrick earned a bachelor of arts in multidisciplinary studies and was a member of several boards and students' associations. 

Patrick spends time volunteering and is one of the directors for the Ticket Defence Program (TDP) in Ottawa, an organization that provides legal assistance to street-involved people. Patrick also volunteers for the Ottawa Young Construction Leaders (OYCL) where he sits on their steering committee. He has also participated in many fundraising bike rides such as the 27th annual Ottawa MS Bike Ride, the Beau’s Oktoberfest Ride and the CN Cycle for CHEO. Patrick also runs and plays hockey in his spare time.

Patrick is fluent in English and French.