Kim Bernard

Associate Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP
Kim Bernard

Kim Bernard

Biography

Kim Bernard's practice focuses mainly on civil and commercial litigation, and covers all aspects of litigation, from providing legal advice and drafting proceedings, to representing clients before the courts. Ms. Bernard is particularly interested in insurance law, professional liability and construction law.

While in law school, Ms. Bernard competed in the Canada-wide Gale Cup Moot in which her team received the award for best French-speaking team outside the finals.

Professional experience

Representative experience

Representative experience

Ms. Bernard has recently acted on behalf of the following clients:

  • A general contractor, in respect of a claim for additional costs in a port-industry project
  • Corporation, in civil and commercial disputes resulting from operations and commercial contracts
  • Construction contractors, in the context of steps taken before the Régie du bâtiment du Québec, among others, for authorization to perform work in Quebec
  • Several Quebec municipalities, in various construction law and civil liability matters
  • A professional liability insurance fund, in civil liability proceedings against a professional

Rankings and recognitions

Rankings and recognitions

  • Osler scholarship awarded for ongoing volunteer social involvement and academic excellence, 2017
  • Telus Young Philanthropist Award, 2014
  • Lieutenant Governor's Youth Medal, 2014

 

 

Education

Education

M.B.A., Université Laval, 2024
LL.B., Université Laval, 2019

Admissions

Admissions

  • Quebec 2020

Languages

Languages

  • English
  • French

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