Montreal Office

P: (438) 231-2290
F: (437) 293-5367
Suite 760 - 1801 McGill College Ave.
Montreal, QC H3A 1Z4

Isabelle Simard is an associate at JFK’s Montréal office focusing most of her practice in litigation. She has been a member of the Quebec Bar since 2022 and holds both a Bachelor of Laws and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Sherbrooke. Isabelle has also enriched her education by completing summer courses in Indigenous laws, legal orders, and ecological governance at the University of Victoria in 2022. Isabelle Simard est avocate salariée au bureau de JFK Toronto, et est actuellement basée au Québec. Membre du Barreau du Québec depuis 2022, elle détient un baccalauréat en droit et une maîtrise en administration des affaires (MBA) de l'Université de Sherbrooke. Isabelle a également complété sa formation en suivant des cours d'été sur les lois et les ordres juridiques autochtones et la gouvernance écologique à l'Université de Victoria en 2022.

Memberships & Professional Affiliations

Barreau du Québec, Canadian Bar Association

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Practice Areas

  • Litigation

Isabelle’s practice is diverse, with a strong focus on advocating for her clients’ rights. She is particularly passionate about advancing the recognition of Indigenous laws and legal orders within the Canadian court system. Isabelle represents Indigenous communities—including band councils, businesses, individuals, and other entities—in disputes related to Aboriginal and treaty rights, land claims, the duty to consult, and natural resource development. She is equally dedicated to supporting her clients’ pursuit of self-determination and self-governance, with a focus on reaching effective, collaborative solutions through negotiation.

She has experience representing clients before all levels of court, including the Superior Court of Québec, the Court of Appeal of Québec, and the Federal Court. Isabelle also regularly engages with provincial and federal government authorities and industry proponents in negotiations.

Before joining JFK, Isabelle gained valuable experience at a leading national firm, where she worked in Aboriginal and Indigenous law, as well as civil, commercial, and construction litigation. She also clerked at the Federal Court, where she developed a deep understanding of federal law.

Isabelle is a settler living on Ndakina, the W8banaki Nation’s unceded traditional territory. Outside of work, Isabelle is an avid skier, mountain biker and triathlete and enjoys going on outdoor adventures with her dog, Nibi.

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