Claire Kane Boychuk

What my clients say

"Your belief in my case, your guidance, honesty, optimism, kindness, and ability to truly listen to me gave me the hope that I desperately needed during this dire time in my life. For this, I am truly and eternally grateful.

My path to helping others seems clearer now, thanks to you. You have truly saved me in more ways than you will ever know and I cannot express my gratitude towards you enough. You are wonderfully gifted in what you do, strategically but more importantly compassionately."

"Thank you so much for all of your empathy and support throughout all of this. I trust you and feel I am in the best hands for this negotiation."

Claire Kane Boychuk

What my clients say

"Your belief in my case, your guidance, honesty, optimism, kindness, and ability to truly listen to me gave me the hope that I desperately needed during this dire time in my life. For this, I am truly and eternally grateful.

My path to helping others seems clearer now, thanks to you. You have truly saved me in more ways than you will ever know and I cannot express my gratitude towards you enough. You are wonderfully gifted in what you do, strategically but more importantly compassionately."

"Thank you so much for all of your empathy and support throughout all of this. I trust you and feel I am in the best hands for this negotiation."

Claire
Kane Boychuk
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Claire
Kane Boychuk

Claire Kane Boychuk is an associate lawyer at Nelligan Law and a member of our Employment Law Group.

Claire is a talented negotiator, listener, and facilitator. She is committed to helping individuals thrive in their work and in their lives, and advocating for employment conditions that respect and celebrate diversity. Claire is relentlessly optimistic, very approachable, and ready to find creative and effective solutions to any problem.

Claire assists clients on a variety of employment and labour issues. As a former law clerk to Justice Anne L. Mactavish at the Federal Court of Canada, she also brings significant expertise to administrative law issues.

Claire is committed to using her legal training to help the most marginalized. During law school, she completed an internship with Disability Rights International in Mexico City. A paper that Claire wrote, “Choosing Citizens: Canada’s Obligations to Migrants with Disabilities”, was cited by the Parliamentary committee that successfully recommended a change to Canadian immigration law.

Claire is also an avid traveler and lover of languages. She is proficient in French and Spanish and speaks intermediate Mandarin Chinese.

Outside of work, you will find Claire hiking or cycling in the Gatineau, spending time with her family, or taking in a concert or art show.

Education & Professional Associations
  • Call to the Ontario Bar
  • B.C.L. / L.L.B., McGill University
  • B.A. (Hons), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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