Jean-François Laberge is the Founder and Principal of Laberge Resolution Inc. As one of the few fully bilingual mediators and arbitrators in Ontario, Jean-François travels across the province to deliver alternative dispute resolution services in both French and English.
Jean-François is a trusted legal educator and guest speaker. As an Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Law – French Common Law Section of the University of Ottawa, he developed, updated and delivered the curriculum for three law courses for the French Common Law Section at the University of Ottawa’s Law Faculty: Professional Responsibility and Ethics (mandatory), 2023-present, Commercial Law Class, 2011-2016, Insurance Law Class, 2010-2011. He also routinely delivers programs, presentations and is invited as guest speaker at conferences and special continuing legal education programs, in both official languages.
Jean-François is a former discipline prosecutor and Practice Lead as well as a seasoned advocate and litigator. Previously, as Practice Lead and Discipline Counsel at the Law Society, Jean-François prosecuted complex, sensitive and high-profile regulatory matters while leading a team composed of seasoned discipline counsel charged with the prosecution of equally challenging and high-profile matters before the Law Society Tribunal of Ontario and appellate Courts. Prior to this, Jean-François was a partner and the youngest Head of the Litigation Group at Low Murchison Radnoff LLP, one of Ottawa’s oldest full-service law firms.
Jean-François is civic and community leader, recognised for being very active in the legal community. He’s been a board member of many organisations where he has led transformative projects, including the Association des juristes d’expression française de l’Ontario, the County of Carleton Law Assocation, PractiquO and the Bingham Cup Ottawa 2022. He’s provided pro bono services to many organizations and currently sits as the President of the Ottawa Inclusive Sports Foundation, an organisation focused on funding and supporting programs fostering inclusivity and ending discrimination for the LGBTQ2SI+ in sports within the capital region, which he founded in 2022.
Jean-François Laberge
