Maxime Gagné

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.