Born in Lac-Saint-Jean, I chose to study in Ottawa to participate in the National Program. I obtained my Civil Law Degree cum laude in 1996 and my Common Law Baccalaureate magna cum laude in 1997.

I am the daughter of a general contractor and have had the desire to specialize in Construction law and Municipal law since I was a student to follow in my father’s footsteps, in my own way.

I completed my internship in a professional firm specializing in Municipal Law. Admitted as a member of the Québec Bar in 1999, I eventually got a job as a prosecutor in the civil litigation at the City of Gatineau.

To pursue my specialisation in Construction Law, in 2002 I worked as an employee in a private practice in Gatineau with one of the best lawyers in this field, which is now a judge of the Superior Court.

In 2007, wanting to test my entrepreneurial skills, I decided to stand on my own and joined the team of a young Gatineau office. Two years later, it is with great pleasure that I open my own office: Caroline Simard, lawyer.

Recognizing the importance of sharing my knowledge, in 2000 I agreed to teach the Technique of pleading class at the University of Ottawa for a few years. Also, I taught for a year the Criminal Law class and the Civil law class to the Techniques Policières program at the Cégep de l'Outaouais.

I have been teaching the Liability class and Municipal Law class at the University of Ottawa since 2008.

I also give conferences to members of the APCHQ and to businesses on demand.

Practicing law for over 11 years, I had during my career the opportunity to represent large and small scale municipalities, entrepreneurs, traders, developers and many individuals in matters related to my fields of specialization, Civil and Commercial Law.

These cases brought me before every levels of court in Quebec, including the Court of Appeal and the Administrative Court, as well as acting as legal advisor in several cases of strategic and major importance, to negociate and draft many contracts, regulations and even procedures at the Supreme Court of Canada.

The practice of sport is part of my life. I particularly prioritize horseback riding competition, kickboxing and fitness training. To relax and escape I go on motorcycle, snowmobile and I also read.