About Philippe

Philippe Rivest has practised privately for more than 20 years, focusing on family law, employment law, and civil litigation, and has handled numerous parental alienation cases. He served for eight years as chair of the Employment Insurance Board of Referees, until that tribunal closed. He is president of Club L'Espoir Jeunesse, a nonprofit that works with the City of Montreal and its police service to fight social exclusion through youth sports, and has served for over a decade on the board of C.H.O.C., a nonprofit addressing domestic violence and suicide prevention. He is also president of the Institut national de secourisme du Québec and has acted as an expert in personal injury litigation arising from ski accidents, and worked with Quebec's education, recreation and sport ministry on safety standards for winter sports.

Practice areas

Family Law Employment & Labour Law Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Listing compiled from public sources in July 2026. Confirm Philippe Rivest’s licence and standing in the Barreau du Québec directory ↗