Jean-Philippe Brunet, CHRP

Biography

Jean-Philippe Brunet is Chair of our Business Immigration and International Mobility Team. Since 1996, he has practised exclusively in the area of corporate immigration law for business people seeking admission to Canada or the United States. He has also acted as counsel to business people seeking admission to European countries and Latin America.

In connection with hearings held by a committee of the Quebec National Assembly, Mr. Brunet was retained as an expert by the Conseil du patronat du Québec to advise it on the economic benefits of immigration in light of expected labour shortages in the province of Quebec.

Year of Call

• Quebec Bar 1996

Law School

• LL.B., Université de Montréal, 1994

Publications

Mr. Brunet is a frequent contributor to newspapers and magazines of articles on the topic of business immigration and international mobility

Speaking Engagements

• Numerous presentations to representatives of corporations on topics relating to immigration law and professional mobility
• Lecturer at HEC Montréal in classes pertaining to International Resources Management.

Media Highlights

• Wrote article, "Priorité à la qualité de vie au travail," La Presse, July 12, 2008.
  

Memberships and Activities

• Canadian Bar Association, National Citizenship and Immigration Law Section (1996- )
• - Chair (2006-2007)
• - member, Section Executive (2003- )
• - Chair, Sponsorship Committee, Annual Continuing Learning Education Conference (2005-)
• American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) (1999- )
• Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) and member of the Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines et en relations industrielles agréés du Québec
• Executive Committee member, Board of Directors, Quinka-Buzz youth centre, Centre-Sud de Montreal (2000- )