About Maxime
Maxime Gagné: Experienced Technology, Entertainment & IP Attorney in Montréal, Canada
Based in Montréal, Québec, Maxime Gagné is a distinguished technology, entertainment and intellectual property (IP) attorney with over two decades of experience advising businesses across various sectors. Prior to founding ESPRIT Law & IP Agency, he was co-founder of St. Lawrence Law Firm and practiced law for nearly a decade at prominent Canadian firms, Stikeman Elliott and Heenan Blaikie.
Practice Areas
- Advertising and Marketing Law
- Entertainment Law
- Information Technology (IT) Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Technology Law
Awards & Recognitions
- Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2021 for his expertise in Advertising and Marketing Law, Entertainment Law, Information Technology (IT) Law, Intellectual Property Law, and Technology Law.
- J. Armand Bombardier Internationalist Fellowship from the University of Ottawa for his contributions to community service and excellence in law.
- The Right Honourable Brian Dickson Award - Faculty of Law at the University of Ottawa - Highest Score in National Program LL.L/LL.B./J.D award for academic achievement.
- International Scholarship from the University of Westminster - LL.M. in Entertainment Law awarded for outstanding performance and leadership skills.
- Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal recognized for his significant contributions to community service.
Education & Credentials
- Universities: University of Ottawa (Highest Score in National Program LL.L/LL.B./J.D.)
- Educational Details:
- Bachelor of Laws, from the University of Ottawa, awarded in 2010.
- Magna Cum Laude, with Distinction - Highest Honors Thesis Award for her dissertation on 'The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Legal Practice.'
- Bar Admissions: Quebec (2015), Ontario (2016)
- Awards and Recognition:
- The Order of Merit from the University of Ottawa.
- Award from the Quebec Bar for his deep engagement in community service.
Firms
Current Affiliation: ESPRIT Law & IP Agency, Montréal, Québec.
Professional Affiliations
- Chairman of the Board of the National Theatre School of Canada.
- Vice-President of the Canadian Bar Association (Quebec Division).
- Moderator and Speaker at the Legal.IT Conference in Montreal, organized by Maxime Gagné.
Languages
Fluent in English, French, Spanish, and German.
Practice Areas
Education
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Recognized: Advertising and Marketing Law
- Recognized: Entertainment Law
- Recognized: Information Technology Law
- Recognized: Intellectual Property Law
- Recognized: Technology Law
- J. Armand Bombardier Internationalist Fellowship
- The Right Honourable Brian Dickson Award - Faculty of Law - University of Ottawa - Highest Score in National Program LL.L/LL.B./J.D
- International Scholarship - University of Westminster - LL.M. in Entertainment Law
- Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal