His legal expertise includes labour and construction law
Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the appointment of Pierre Soucy as a judge of the Superior Court of Quebec for the district of Trois-Rivières.
Justice Soucy will fill the vacancy left by Justice J. Geoffroy, who elected to become a supernumerary judge effective September 3.
Soucy, a native of Trois-Rivières, earned his Bachelor of Laws from Université Laval in 1993. The following year, he was admitted to the Barreau du Québec, marking the start of his legal career.
Since 1999, Soucy has been a partner at the law firm Lambert Therrien S.E.N.C. in Trois-Rivières, where he built a strong reputation in civil and commercial litigation. His legal expertise includes labour and construction law. He has represented clients in complex litigation cases, appearing before all levels of the Quebec judicial system.
In addition to his legal practice, Soucy has contributed to legal education. He has taught labour law, ethics, and deontology at the Université du Québec in Trois-Rivières, as well as construction law through the Chemin-du-Roy school board. His contributions to the legal community extend beyond the courtroom, with active participation in various professional organizations. In 2019, he served as Bâtonnier de la Mauricie, a key leadership role in the regional legal community.
Beyond his legal and teaching roles, Soucy has been an active community member. He has been involved in numerous charities and initiatives benefiting the citizens of Trois-Rivières. Soucy has also served on multiple boards of directors and, at the time of his appointment, was a member of the Comité d’enquête à l’éthique et à la déontologie for local school service centres.
Minister Virani expressed confidence in Soucy's ability to serve Quebecers in his new role. "I wish Justice Soucy every success as he takes on his new role. I am confident he will serve Quebecers well as a member of the Superior Court of Quebec," Virani said in a statement.
