Quinn Rochon

Quinn Rochon is an associate in Gowling WLG's Vancouver office and a member of the Environmental and Indigenous Law practice groups. He regularly advises industry, First Nations and government clients on a wide range of environmental and Indigenous matters.

Quinn’s environmental practice encompasses civil, regulatory and quasi-criminal environmental defence; project development and permitting; and regulatory compliance and reporting (including in relation to Canada’s New Substances Notification Regulations).

His Indigenous practice includes advising on internal governance matters, such as the development of legislation and policy; projects that engage the Crown’s duty to consult Indigenous Peoples; government-to-government and commercial negotiations; judicial reviews; and Indigenous-led land and resource development.

Quinn is a member of the bars of British Columbia and Alberta and has represented clients at all levels of court in Canada.

Quinn joined the firm as a summer student in 2019 and completed his articles in 2021. He earned a JD with a specialization in environmental law and sustainability from the University of Victoria's Faculty of Law.

Before law school, Quinn completed a BA in economics and psychology at UBC Okanagan, where he also worked as an economics tutor and research assistant in environmental economics. Between completing his undergraduate degree and beginning his JD, Quinn worked in sales and business development at a high-growth technology company and in customer service in the outdoor sports industry. He also co-founded a non-profit organization serving the local Vancouver community.

Away from work, Quinn skis, mountain bikes and surfs.