Pierre Claude Lafond

Pierre-Claude Lafond is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law of the University of Montreal since 2009, previously at UQAM (1988-2009). He is an Honorary Professor and holds a Barreau du Québec license (since 1979). His expertise spans access to justice, consumer law, and alternative dispute resolution. He co-leads the ADAJ research project (2016-2023), funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and other organizations.

Education:

• LL.D. in Law, University of Montpellier I (1995)
• LL.M. in Law, University of Montreal (1981)
• LL.L. in Law, University of Montreal (1977)

Research focuses on:

• Class action procedural frameworks
• Consumer law vulnerabilities
• Integrative justice approaches

His publications emphasize participatory justice mechanisms and legal standards for marginalized groups.

Awards & Recognition: Not explicitly listed but contributions to access-to-justice reforms are highlighted.

Advises master's theses on civil procedure, mediation, and sustainable development law. Active in research units like RéForMa and ADAJ, promoting interdisciplinary legal scholarship.