Team

Student researcher

photo Carla Gomez

Carla Gomez

LL.D. Candidate

Carla Gomez is LL.D. Candidate at the Université Laval and the University of Bordeaux under the co-supervision of Professors Richard Ouellet and Baptiste Tranchant.

She is a member of the Research Chair on New Challenges of Economic Globalization (NEME) and the Center for European and International Law Research and Documentation (CRDEI) at the University of Bordeaux. Her doctoral thesis focuses on the integration of non-commercial considerations in trade agreements.

Having studied in France, Ireland, and Quebec, she graduated at the top of her class in the dual-degree program in Transatlantic Relations Law. Her research areas encompass both international economic law and public international law, including international litigation, investment law, and European law.

Paul Uranga

Paul Uranga

LL.D. Candidate

Paul Uranga is a doctoral candidate at the Faculty of Law at Université Laval and a contractual doctoral candidate at the Faculty of Law at the University of Bordeaux, under the co-supervision of Professors Richard Ouellet and Baptiste Tranchant.

He is a member of the Research Chair on New Challenges of Economic Globalization at Université Laval and the Center for European and International Law Research and Documentation (CRDEI) at the University of Bordeaux. His doctoral thesis focuses on the subject of "The Predictability of International Investment Law."

His research areas include public international law, international economic law, European law, and particularly international investment law and international arbitration.

Lise Bernard-Apéré

Lise Bernard-Apéré

LL.D. Candidate

Lise Bernard-Apéré is a doctoral candidate at the Faculty of Law at Université Laval and a contractual doctoral candidate at the Faculty of Law at the University of Bordeaux, engaged in a joint supervision by Professors Richard Ouellet and Loïc Grard. She is a member of the Research Chair on New Challenges of Economic Globalization (NEME) at Université Laval and the Center for European and International Law Research and Documentation (CRDEI) at the University of Bordeaux.

In the scope of her doctoral thesis, she focuses on the exportation of the European model of geographical indications. Lise possesses expertise in international economic law, aspects related to economic globalization, public international law, and European Union law.

Throughout her academic journey, Lise has studied at the University of Bordeaux, the University of Oslo, and Université Laval. She graduated at the top of her class in the dual-degree program in Transatlantic Relations Law (Master 2 in Transatlantic Relations Law from the University of Bordeaux and Master's in International and Transnational Law (LL.M) from Laval University), class of 2022. Additionally, Lise Bernard-Apéré is listed on the Honor Roll of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at Université Laval.

Driven by her interest in international relations, Lise is fluent in French, English, and Italian.

Antoine Comont

Antoine Comont

LL.D. Candidate

Antoine Comont is a doctoral candidate at the Faculty of Law at Université Laval and a contractual doctoral candidate at the Faculty of Law at the University of Bordeaux, under the co-supervision of Professors Richard Ouellet and Alexis Marie.

He is a member of the Research Chair on New Challenges of Economic Globalization (NEME) at Laval University and the Center for European and International Law Research and Documentation (CRDEI) at the University of Bordeaux. His thesis aims to reconsider the functioning of the World Trade Organization to incorporate non-commercial provisions into its normative framework.

Antoine Comont has expertise in international economic law, public international law, EU law, as well as French and Common Law. He studied in France before moving to Quebec, where he graduated from the dual-degree program in Transatlantic Relations Law in 2022.

Maude Lachance

Maude Lachance

Master, Government Expert

Maude Lachance hold a Master in International Trade and Foreign Investments at the Graduate School of International Studies at Université Laval. Her essay focusing on the end of exceptionalism at the World Trade Organization and potential solutions to address it was carried out under the supervision of Professor Richard Ouellet.

Maude Lachance is a member of the Research Chair on New Challenges of Economic Globalization as a student-researcher and the Canada Research Chair in International Political Economy as a research assistant. 

She is also particularly interested in the concept of "global challenges" and how they could be integrated into the framework of the World Trade Organization.

Samir El Khanza

Samir El Khanza

LL.D. Candidate

Samir El Khanza is a Marie Skłodowska Curie Ph.D. candidate at Université Laval, Luiss University of Rome, and the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) as part of the Horizon Europe project GEM-DIAMOND (Globalisation, Europe, and Multilateralism - Democratic Institutions, the rise of Alternative Models and mounting Normative Dissensus). He holds a master's degree in European studies with a specialization in European politics from the Institute of European Studies at ULB and a bachelor's degree in Political Science from ULB.

His doctoral thesis, supervised by Professors Richard Ouellet, Cristina Fasone, and Nathalie Brack, focuses on "The role and influence of national parliaments in the elaboration process of EU trade policy." His research areas include public international law, comparative law, European law, and European politics.

Florence Marquis

Florence Marquis

LL.B. Student

Florence Marquis is currently pursuing a double Bachelor's degree in Public Affairs and International Relations (BIAPRI) and Economics, which has fueled her interest in international economic law. She joined the Research Chair on New Challenges of Economic Globalization in the winter session of 2023 to work on the concepts of ally-shoring and friend-shoring, as well as changes in global supply chains.

Her research interests include international food trade, economic conflicts, and subsidization in developing countries.

Séréna Ortigosa Fernandez

Séréna Ortigosa Fernandez

LL.D. Candidate

Séréna Ortigosa Fernandez has recently been admitted to the doctoral program at the Université Laval, under the co-supervision of Professors Richard Ouellet and Olivier Delas. Her thesis project focuses on Foreign Public Subsidies in European Union Trade Agreements. She is the recipient of the Ivan Bernier scholarship from the NEME Chair.

Originally from France and Spain, Séréna holds a master's degree in Law and Litigation of Public Contracts from the University of Pau, France, and a specialized master's degree in European Law from the Institute of European Studies at the Université libre de Bruxelles, Belgium. Her high-quality legal education provides her with expertise in European and international economic law.

In addition to her academic background, Séréna has professional experience in Compliance within a multinational corporation. She has also completed various legal internships in Spain, France, and Belgium, which have been instrumental in enhancing her legal knowledge in Spanish, French, and English.

 

Leidy Natalia Serrano Burbano

Leidy Natalia Serrano Burbano

LL.D. Candidate

Leidy Natalia Serrano Burbano is a qualified lawyer, having graduated from the Universidad del Cauca in Colombia. After building her professional career as a lawyer in Colombia, she decided to pursue higher education in France at the University of Bordeaux.

She has been graduated from the Dual Master's Program in Transatlantic Relations Law at the University of Bordeaux and Laval University, with an essay regarding the future of the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur.

Throughout her academic journey, Natalia has studied in Colombia, France, and Canada. She achieved the 4th position in the national ranking of bachelors in Colombia and received the Citizens of the World Scholarship for Excellence during her master's studies in Canada. Furthermore, Natalia is fluent in French, English, and Spanish.

She has been admitted to the doctoral program at Laval University in the fall of 2023, where she will develop a research project focused on the inclusion of the interests of indigenous peoples in next-generation trade agreements under the supervision of Professor Richard Ouellet. In doing so, she will become a member of the Research Chair on New Challenges of Economic Globalization (NEME).

Frédérik Labonté

Frédérik Labonté

LL.B. Student

Frédérik Labonté is currently pursuing her integrated Bachelor's degree in Public Affairs and International Relations at Université Laval. Driven by her interest in global issues and international relations, she aspires to deepen her knowledge in international economic law by pursuing master's and doctoral studies in this field.

Her primary areas of interest within international economic law include the environment, trade, and international relations. She is aware of the growing challenges facing our planet and is particularly interested in environmental issues in the context of international trade. She seeks to understand how to reconcile economic imperatives with the need to preserve the environment and promote sustainability.

Mathilde Cloutier

Mathilde Cloutier

Master's Student

Mathilde Cloutier is a master's student in International Security at the Graduate School of International Studies at Université Laval, and she is also pursuing a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) at Laval University. For her thesis, she will be supervised by Professor Richard Ouellet.

With an integrated Bachelor's degree in Public Affairs and International Relations, Mathilde has previously worked at Global Affairs Canada (GAC) in the Bilateral Europe and Interests Relations Office (EUB) for several years. Before joining the Research Chair on New Challenges in Economic Globalization, she worked at the Permanent Mission of Canada to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva, Switzerland. This experience allowed her to closely follow multilateral negotiations at the WTO, and her thesis will draw heavily from the insights gained during this unforgettable experience.

Her research interests focus on e-commerce, international economic law, and the compatibility of WTO members' industrial policies with the functioning of the organization.

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Laura O'Brien

Master's Student

Laura O'Brien is a law student at the Master's degree in "International and Transnational Law." Holding a Bachelor's degree in Law from the University of Paris Nanterre and a law degree from the University of Potsdam in Germany, she started her studies in a Franco-German context and continued in an international setting by choosing to pursue her Master's degree in Quebec. Her interests lie in issues related to obstacles to environmental protection and international economic law.

Alongside her academic pursuits, she had the opportunity to work as a consultant for the United Nations Global Compact and secured various research assistant positions. During these roles, she developed a deep interest in the matter of sustainable food systems. Since the fall of 2023, Laura O'Brien has been closely collaborating with the NEME Chair and its partners, particularly within the framework of the International Economic Business Clinic.

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Chloé Denié

Master's Student

Chloé Denié holds a Bachelor's degree in Private Law with an international focus from the Institut Catholique d'Études Supérieures (ICES) in La Roche-sur-Yon, France. During her final year, she had the opportunity to participate in an academic exchange at St. Thomas University in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. After obtaining her degree, she chose to join the Faculty of Law at Université Laval, where she is currently pursuing a Master's in International and Transnational Law. She is now entering her final semester, which will be entirely dedicated to writing her thesis on the legal reconciliation of regional trade agreements and the World Trade Organization system.

Her interest in international economic law grew significantly when she had the chance to attend the centennial edition of The Hague Academy of International Law’s summer program in public and private international law in the Netherlands. There, she engaged in enriching exchanges with distinguished professors and experts in the field, including judges and academics. Following this experience, she participated in the International Economic Law Clinic of the NEME Chair for two consecutive terms, which allowed her to apply the knowledge she gained throughout her Master's program.

 

Alan Bron

Alan Bron

LL.D. Candidate

Alan J. M. Bron is a LLD candidate at the Chair of Research on New Challenges in Economic Globalization (NEME), co-supervised by Professors Richard Ouellet from Université Laval and Nguyễn Ngọc Hà from the Foreign Trade University in Hanoi.

Following an international academic journey across France, Spain, and Vietnam, he graduated with a Master’s degree in Economic Cooperation and International Business Law from the Vietnam National University in Hanoi, where he conducted research on economic integration issues in Southeast Asia under the supervision of Professor Nguyễn Ngọc Hà.

His research interests include international economic law, European Union law, regional integrations, and regional trade agreements, with a particular focus on their implications in Southeast Asia. He works and communicates fluently in French, English, Spanish, and Russian, and has working knowledge of Vietnamese.

Léonie Blackburn

Léonie Blackburn

Master's Student

Léonie Blackburn is currently a professional Master's student in International Studies, majoring in International Relations. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Public Affairs and International Relations (Diplomacy, Peace, and Security stream) and is a former participant in the International Criminal and Humanitarian Law Clinic. Having taken several courses in international economic law and international economic relations, she has developed a strong interest in the field.

She will be joining the Research Chair on New Challenges in Economic Globalization in the Fall 2024 semester, aiming to deepen her knowledge of international economic law and the law governing the World Trade Organization. Her research interests focus primarily on the exceptions provided by the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade and how states utilize them.

Maude Tremblay

Maude Tremblay

Master's Student

Maude Tremblay holds a Bachelor's degree in law from Université Laval and is currently pursuing a Master's in law with a thesis in international and transnational law, in order to gain further knowledge in international economic and commercial law.

Her research interests include public international law, WTO law, investment law, and the incorporation of non-commercial issues in next-generation regional agreements, such as environmental and intellectual property matters. She is joining the Research Chair on New Challenges of Economic Globalization (NEME Chair) as a student-researcher