Pascale Daigneault
Education and Professional Certifications:
- Basics of Mediation, May 2009
- Law Society of Upper Canada, February 1992
- Law Society of the Province of Alberta, June 1988
- LL.B., University of Ottawa, May 1987
- International Law Program, Downing College, Cambridge University, Summer 1986
- B.Sc. (Biochemistry) cum laude, University of Ottawa, May 1983
- 1st year of the B.Sc. (Engineering) program, University of Ottawa, May 1980
Professional Memberships:
- Ontario Bar Association, 2nd Vice-President 2011-2012
- Ontario Bar Association, Director South West Region 2010-2011
- OBA, Chair of Public Affairs, 2010-2011
- OBA, Sole, Small Firm and General Practice Section, Vice Chair 2010-2011, Executive Member 2007-2010
- Ontario Trial Lawyers Association, Director 2007-2010, Chair Women’s Caucus 2004-2007, Vice-Chair Women's Caucus 2003-2004
- Association des juristes d'expression française de l'Ontario, Member
- Women's Law Association of Ontario, Member
- Canadian Bar Association, Member at Large Executive of the General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Conference 2007-2010
- Lambton Law Association, Library Chair 1994-2004, Continuing Legal Education Representative 1995-2005, Member since 1992
Honors and Awards:
- Ontario Trial Lawyers Association Women's Caucus Award 2010 (Inaugural Recipient) - The Women’s Caucus Award is awarded to a female lawyer in OTLA who has demonstrated leadership in OTLA, promoted the retention and advancement of women in law, mentored other women and supported other female lawyers in OTLA.
- The Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award 1987 - The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award was founded in 1956 by His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh K.G. K.T. The Award came to Canada in 1963 and currently runs in 126 countries around the world. The criterion for gaining an Award is individual improvement through persistence and achievement. Participants achieve the award by attaining personally established goals, in the areas of Community Service, Skill Development, Physical Fitness, and Expeditions.
- Arcade Guindon Scholarship Recipient 1984 from the University of Ottawa Alumni, selection is based upon academic excellence, involvement in community and university life, and understanding of bilingualism and biculturalism.
- Dean's Honour List for Academic Distinction 1983 - The University of Ottawa Sciences and Engineering Faculty
Professional Publications and Presentations:
- Moderator, "Ins and Outs of Getting In or Out of the Practice of Law", Ontario Bar Association, Toronto, (projected) Fall 2011
- Conférencière,"Interrogatoire principal de témoins de faits", CBA Skilled Lawyer Series, (projected) Fall 2011
- Speaker, "60 Ideas to Increase your Efficiency", OTLA Spring Conference, May 2011
- Speaker, "60+ Tips in 60+ Minutes", Ontario Legal Aid, London, March 2011
- Speaker, "Life After Law School", OBA at University of Western Ontario, March 2011
- Author, "Women, Wellness and Work-Life Balance", OBA Feminist Legal Analysis Section Newsletter, March 2011
- Author, "Don't Leave Home Without It: Tips for the Vacationing Sole Practitioner", February 2011
- Author, "Cultivating a Positive Work Environment", American Bar Association Law Practice Magazine, January/February 2011
- Speaker,"Articling & Beyond: Finding Work That Works for You", Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC) /Ontario Bar Association (OBA) / County and District Law Presidents' Association (CDLPA), November 2010
- Author, "Like" Me: Facebook for Lawyers, OBA Sole, Small Firm and General Practice Newsletter, October 2010
- Author, "Hiring 101", Canadian Bar Association (CBA), The National, July-August 2010
- Speaker, “Creative Firm Management: New Solutions to Old Problems”, CBA Annual Conference, Niagara Falls, August 2010
- Author, "Websites that Bring People Together", CBA General Knowledge, July 2010
- Speaker, “Loss Transfer Issues”, Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) Spring Conference 2010
- Speaker, “Staffing 101: Increasing Efficiency and Productivity (and the Bottom Line!)”, “Using Technology to Manage and Make Your Case: Is a PowerPoint Worth 10,000 Words”, and “Stump the Experts”, LSUC, 5th Annual Solo and Small Firm Conference, May 2010
- Author, "The Best Employment Websites", OBA Sole, Small Firm and General Practice Newsletter, May 2010
- Co-Author, "How to Have a Viable Practice in a Small Community", OTLA The Business of Law Conference, March 2010
- Co-Author, "Facebook for Lawyers", CBA General Knowledge, February 2010
- Presenter, "Tackling the Tough Case, Limitations, Liability and Experts", The Advocates Society Court House Series, London, February 2010
- Author, "The Do's and Dont's of Referral Agreements", OBA, Sole Small & General Practice Newsletter, November 2009
- Chair, “Referral Fees”, OBA, Webinar, September 2009
- Author, "Using the Internet to Plan Your Travels", OBA, Sole Small & General Practice Newsletter, September 2009
- Author, "The Best Everyday Tools Websites", CBA General Knowledge, August 2009
- Speaker, “Hiring, Evaluating, Retaining, Firing: Managing Human Resource Issues in a Small Firm”, LSUC, 4th Annual Solo and Small Firm Conference, May 2009,
- Author, "The Best Tracking Websites", CBA General Knowledge, August 2009
- Speaker, "90 Tips in 90 Minutes", CBA Annual Conference, Quebec, August 2008
- Speaker, “Using Technology to Maximize Your Case In and Out of the Courtroom”, American Association for Justice, Philadelphia, July 2008
- Co-Author, “Recent Developments in Tort Law“, Federated Press, Insurance Coverage Litigation 2008
- Moderator, “Offers to Settle”, OBA, May 2008 webinar
- Speaker, “Websites You Should Know” and “David vs. Goliath: Defeating the Corporate Defendant with Better Use of Technology”, Atlantic Provinces Trial Lawyers Association, Halifax, November 2007
- Speaker, “Lasso-ing the Overhead", OTLA Spring Conference 2007
- Speaker, “Hiring and Keeping Good Staff”, LSUC, 1st Annual Solo and Small Firm Conference, March 2007
- Speaker, “Maximizing Damages Recovery with Technology”, OTLA Young Lawyers Division, March 2007
- Speaker, “Using Technology in your Practice on a Shoestring Budget and Winning”, CBA New Brunswick Branch Midwinter 2007 - Fredericton,
- Co-Chair, “The Complete Tort Lawyer”, OTLA Fall Conference 2006
- Speaker, “Maximizing Damages Recovery with Technology”, Canadian Bar Association New Brunswick Branch, Moncton, September 2006
- Co author, “Health Care Expenses under Bill 198”, OTLA Spring Conference 2006
- Speaker, “Premium Costs Awards”, INSIGHT Information Conference April 2006
- Speaker, “Damages”, OTLA, Medical Negligence Conference, January 2006
- Speaker, “Threshold Workshop” OTLA, Fall Conference 2005
- Speaker, “Loss Transfer & Trucking Companies”, OTLA Motor Vehicle Primer, March 4, 2005
- Speaker, “Loss of Interdependent Relationship”, OTLA, Fall Conference 2004
- Speaker, “Referencing Damage Amounts to the Jury”, OTLA Spring Conference 2004,
- Speaker, “Réforme de l’assurance automobile”, CBA New Brunswick Branch, Bathurst, 2004
- Speaker, “Perspectives on Bill 1998”, Ontario Bar Association and Middlesex Law Association, 2004
- Speaker, “Insurance Law Update”, OTLA Spring Conference 2003
- Continuing Legal Education Representative Lambton County Law Association 1995 - 2005 (during which period have arranged over 25 CLE seminars for members of the Association)
- Chairperson, Canadian Bar Association Alberta Mid-Winter meetings 1991, Time and Stress Management seminar
- Organizer of the televised seminar "Saturday Mornings at the Law School" 1990-91
- Moderator of “Saturday Morning at the Law School” panels: Wills and Estates (1988), Health Issues in the Work Place (1989), Environmental Law Private Prosecutions (1990)
LANGUAGES:
Fluent in French and English, some Italian
