Valérie McDuff
Partner, Lawyer-Investigator, Mediator and CHRP
As a Partner and Lawyer-Investigator, Valérie acts exclusively as a neutral and impartial third party in mandates involving the prevention and management of harassment and conflict in the workplace. Through her active listening and her caring, empathetic approach, she creates a climate of trust that enables each person to express their needs, clarify sources of tension, and move toward a constructive resolution of conflicts.
Valérie focuses on psychological harassment investigation mandates as well as in the mediation of psychological harassment complaints. She intervenes in complex and sensitive situations involving members of management or boards of directors. She has also developed an expertise in cases of sexual violence and complaints against managers.
Valérie is currently pursuing the Professional Goal-Centric Certified Coach program at Concordia University. Prior to specializing in harassment prevention and management, she practiced labour and employment law within an international law firm. A member of the Quebec Bar and accredited mediator, she is also a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP).
Representative Work
- Approved investigator in the Government of Canada’s Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Registry of Investigators since 2025
- Assessor for the Canadian Human Rights Commission
- Recognized by IMAQ as a Mediator trained in Indigenous realities and challenges
Education
- Professional Goal-Centric Certified Coach, Concordia University (in progress)
- Certification, Better Understanding Indigenous Realities, Ashukan Institute
- Juris Doctor – North American Common Law (J.D.), Université de Montréal
- Bachelor of Law (LL.B.), Université de Montréal
Activities and Memberships
- Quebec Bar, Member and Accredited Mediator
- Institut de médiation et d’arbitrage du Québec (IMAQ), Member and Accredited Mediator
- Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP)
