Michelle J. Ouellette, KC
Of Counsel
Michelle officially retired from the firm as of December 31, 2023. The firm thanks her for her dedication to the legal industry and wishes her all the best in the next chapter of her life!
Michelle Ouellette, KC practices in the area of civil litigation with a special interest in health law and professional disciplinary matters. Michelle has litigated cases for her clients at all levels of the Canadian courts. She has also appeared as counsel in various administrative proceedings and was involved in the negotiated resolution of a number of multi-million dollar claims on behalf of Saskatchewan First Nations.
Michelle has been active at both the provincial and national levels of the Canadian Bar Association for many years. She also volunteers with a number of community organizations. In 2013, Michelle was the recipient of the Canadian Bar Association – Saskatchewan Branch, Community Service Award, which recognizes outstanding dedication, service and commitment to the community. In 2021, she was honoured to receive the Canadian Bar Association – Saskatchewan Branch, Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes exceptional legal contributions or achievements. She is a past Chair of the Saskatchewan Legal Aid Commission and currently chairs the Saskatchewan Public Complaints Commission and the Canadian Foundation for Legal Research.
Michelle has taught at the University of Saskatchewan College of Law and has taught in both the School of Physical Therapy and the College of Veterinarian Medicine with regard to legal and professional issues. She has been a frequent presenter of various health law and other topics at conferences and seminars for Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations, Canadian Bar Association, SKLESI and others.
Michelle was recently selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers™ in Canada 2024 in the fields of Aboriginal Law/Indigenous Practice and Personal Injury Litigation for Saskatoon. She has been listed in Best Lawyers® since 2012.
She has also been “Repeatedly Recommended” in the area of Medical Negligence and is listed in the 2023 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory.
