Gabrielle Trahan

Gabrielle Trahan dedicates her legal expertise to managing conflicts arising in construction projects as well as issues of professional liability. She lends her advisory services to an array of participants in construction disputes, such as project owners, contractors, design experts, and insurance providers. Gabrielle extends her consultancy to address insurance coverage queries as well. Her approach is geared towards devising strategies that save both time and expenses for her clientele, primarily through the employment of alternative dispute resolution techniques.

Her academic journey saw her engaging deeply with the legal field during her time at law school, where she not only worked as a clerk at the Superior Court of Québec but also took on the role of executive editor for the McGill Law Journal. Gabrielle's ability to communicate fluently in both English and French greatly enhances her capability to handle legal matters that span across the country.

Gabrielle's educational background is impressive, with a B.C.L./LL.B. from McGill University, completed in 2016, and a B.A. (Hons.) from the same institution, obtained in 2012. She was admitted to the British Columbia bar in 2017, marking the start of her professional practice in the region.

Her professional acumen is recognized in the realms of alternative dispute resolution, construction and engineering, litigation and disputes, infrastructure, insurance, professional negligence, and public-private partnerships. Gabrielle's expertise is particularly valuable in sectors dealing with energy, infrastructure, and resources.

Her contributions to the legal community have not gone unnoticed, as evidenced by her inclusion in the Best Lawyers in Canada list for 2024, specifically highlighted for her work in construction law and insurance law.

Gabrielle also actively participates in professional circles, including the Vancouver Bar Association and the Women's Infrastructure Network's BC chapter, showcasing her commitment to the field. Her language skills in English and French allow her to serve a broad spectrum of clients, further establishing her as a versatile and sought-after legal professional.