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Brian R. Mitchell


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Phone: (514) 284-2322 ext: 227

Fax: (514) 284-3483

Email: bmitchell@mitchellgattuso.com

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  • French
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Mtre Mitchell is a founding partner of Mitchell Gattuso s.e.n.c.

Mtre Mitchell holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and Literature from Harvard University (1981). At McGill University, he completed a Bachelor of Civil Law degree as well as a Bachelor of Common Law degree (1981-1985), and was awarded the 125th Anniversary Scholarship by that university. Mtre Mitchell was admitted to the Law Society of Upper Canada (Ontario) and to the Québec Bar between 1985 and 1987.

Practicing in corporate and commercial law, Mtre Mitchell has significant experience in all areas of litigation before courts at the provincial, superior and appellate levels. In March 2013, after serving an initial five year mandate on the Board of Directors of CBC/Radio-Canada, he was reappointed by the Governor General in Council for an additional five year term. He also currently serves as Chair of the Audit Committee (2014-2016) and as a member (2008-216); the Real Estate Committee (2008-2013); as well as the Standing Committee of English and French Language Broadcasting. He was also appointed in 2008, as one of two directors to the Pension Board of Trustees for CBC/Radio-Canada (2008-2016)

In 2017 Mtre Mitchell was elected Bâtonnier for the Montreal Bar (Barreau de Montréal). He was initially elected to the Montreal Bar Counsel in 2014 as a Councillor. In 2015, he was subsequentely elected Treasurer and in 2016 as First Councillor.  He serves on the Liaison Committee for the Superior Court (Civil Division) (2013 to present); the English-Speaking Section of the Montreal Bar (2011 to present); the Mentorship Program (2012 to present); the Prize Committee (2014 to present); and was the Chair of the Trial Do’s and Don’ts, English Trial Advocacy Seminar in 2013. In that year he became a Governor of the Quebec Bar Foundation (2013 to present).

Mtre Mitchell is very active in the community and has been involved in numerous Canadian non-profit organizations. In 2012, Mr. Mitchell was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for his commitment to the community.

He has served from 2012 to 2014, on the Board of Directors of Health Partners International of Canada (“HPIC”), a Canadian relief and development organization and chaired the Audit and Finance Committee and the Task Force on Governance.

In addition, Mtre Mitchell served on the Board of Directors (2006-2012) and as the President (2008-2010) of the Foundation of Catholic Community Services, the landlord to the English-Speaking Catholic Community. In addition, Mtre Mitchell was appointed Chair of the Steering Committee for the Catholic Community Campaign (2010-2011). He served as a warden at the Ascension of our Lord, Westmount (2006-2012).

He has also served on the Board of Directors of St. Michael’s Mission (2004-2013), as well as on the Board of Directors of the McGill Chamber Orchestra (2008-2013).

Mtre Mitchell has been a strong supporter of the Conservative Party of Canada and its legacy parties for many years, on both the local and national levels. He acted as counsel for the Conservative Party of Canada in the scope of the French-language closing arguments before the Gomery Commission.

  • McGill University, National Program, Montreal (1985)
  • Bachelor of Common Law (LL.B)
  • Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL)
  • Recipient of McGill’s 125th Anniversary Scholarship
  • Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts (1981)
  • Bachelor of Arts (cum laude) restricted major in History and Literature (England and France)
  • Université de Paris IV, Institut d’études politiques (Institute of Political Science), Paris, France (1980)
  • Third year undergraduate studies in French at academic institutions under the Sweetbriar College Junior Year Abroad Program
  • Bâtonnier, Montreal Bar Council (2017 - present)
  • First Councillor, Montreal Bar Council (2016 - 2017)
  • Treasurer, Montreal Bar Council (2015 - 2016)
  • Councillor, Montreal Bar Council (2014 – 2015)
  • Member, Liaison Committee for the Superior Court (Civil Division) (2013 – present)
  • Member, English-Speaking Section, Montreal Bar (2011 – present)
  • Chair, Trial Do’s and Don’ts, English Trial Advocacy Seminar (2013)
  • Member, Mentoring Program
  • Prize Committee, Bar of Montreal (2014)
  • Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012)
  • Governor, Quebec Bar Foundation (2013 – 2015)
  • Member, Board of Directors of CBC/Radio-Canada (2008 – 2016)
  • Member, CBC/Radio-Canada Audit Committee (2008 – 2016)
  • Member, CBC/Radio-Canada Real Estate (2008 – 2013)
  • Member, CBC/Radio-Canada Standing Committee of English and French Language Broadcasting (2008 – 2016)
  • Member, CBC/Radio-Canada Pension Board of Trustees (2008 – 2016)
  • Member, Board of Directors, Health Partners International of Canada (2012-2014)
  • Chair, Audit and Finance Committee, Health Partners International of Canada (2012-2014)
  • Member, Board of Directors, Williams Creek Gold Limited (2010 – 2013)
  • Chair, Legal Committee, Williams Creek Gold Limited (2010 – 2013)
  • Member, Audit and Finance Committee, Williams Creek Gold Limited (2010 – 2013)
  • National Vice President, Conservative Party of Canada (2004 – 2006)
  • Member, National Council, Conservative Party of Canada (2004 – 2008)
  • National Treasurer, Progressive Conservative Party of Canada (2001 – 2004)
  • Member, Management Committee, Progressive Conservative Party of Canada (2000-2001)
  • President, Board of Directors of the Foundation of Catholic Community Services (2008 – 2010)
  • Member, Board of Directors of the Foundation of Catholic Community Services (2006 – 2012)
  • Vice President, Board of Directors of St. Michael’s Mission (2009 – 2013)
  • Member, Board of Directors of St. Michael’s Mission (2006 – 2013)
  • Vice President, Board of Directors of the McGill Chamber Orchestra (2009 – 2013)
  • Secretary, Board of Directors of the McGill Chamber Orchestra (2008 - 2009)
  • Member, Board of Directors of the McGill Chamber Orchestra (2008 – 2013)
  • Member, McGill Chamber Orchestra Audit Committee (2008 – 2013)
  • Member of the Board of Directors of C.A.R.E. (Centre d’Activités Récréatives et Éducatives) (2006 – 2008)
  • Member, Board of Directors of the Ireland-Canada Chamber of Commerce (1991 – 2001)
  • Member, St. Patrick’s Society (1998 – 2008)

Professional Associations

  • Barreau du Québec / Quebec Bar Association (1987)
  • Law Society of Upper Canada (Ontario) (1987)
  • Canadian Bar Association

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  • Phone: 514.284.2322
  • Fax: 514.284.3483
  • Email: info@mitchellgattuso.com

Our Expertise

  • Business Law
  • Construction Law
  • Commercial, Civil and Corporate Litigation
  • Collection and Execution of Secured Rights
  • Personal Rights, Mandates in the event of incapacity, – Fundamental Rights
  • Family Law
  • Labour and Employment Law
  • Trade-marks
  • Penal, Regulatory and Administrative Law
  • Tax Law
  • Civil Mediation

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