Melanie Gareau

Associate

Ottawa
[email protected]
613.237.0234 x 30067

Melanie practices corporate and commercial law with a focus on charities and not-for-profit corporations. She is fluently bilingual and serves clients in both official languages.

She advises clients on a variety of matters in connection with corporate governance, transactions, and commercial arrangements.

Prior to joining BLG, Melanie worked in the House of Commons where she gained valuable knowledge about Canada’s legislative process and parliamentary procedure. Melanie summered and articled with BLG before returning as an associate.

Beyond Our Walls

Professional Involvement

  • Member, Law Society of Ontario

Community Involvement

  • Member, Regroupement des gens d’affaires de la capitale nationale
  • Member, Association des juristes d’expression française de l’Ontario

Bar Admission & Education

  • Ontario, 2022
  • JD (magna cum laude), University of Ottawa, 2021
  • BSocSc (magna cum laude), University of Ottawa, 2018