With over a decade of experience in family law, Renée Fougère provides trusted, compassionate legal guidance. In addition to her family law practice, Renée offers meaningful insight In the area of wills and estates.
Renée's approach to the law is shaped not only by her professional background but also by her personal journey. As a single mother of two teenage boys, she was inspired to pursue law after navigating a difficult separation and the complexities of the family legal system herself. She is deeply committed to supporting clients through these experiences with empathy, clarity, and confidence.
After the tragic loss of her oldest son, leaving behind two young children, she gained a profound understanding of the challenges families encounter when coping with loss and administering an estate. This personal experience allows her to guide clients through estate matters with sensitivity and care during some of lite's most difficult moments.
Renée is committed to providing quality legal services, working as efficiently as possible while never compromising advocacy. Her goal is to advocate fiercely when necessary, while striving to resolve matters amicably whenever possible, so that families can move forward, heal, and rebuild their leaves with the least damage possible.
Clients appreciate her honesty and practical advice. She is known for speaking truthfully while maintaining a careful balance between strong advocacy and a cost-conscious legal strategy. Renée strives to empower clients to become more resilient through separation or the administration of a loved one's assets.
Renée is passionate about public legal education and believes strongly in leaving the world a better place. Renée currently manages and facilitates the Parenting After Separation Workshop under contract with the Government of the Northwest Territories. She also delivers Wills and Estates workshops funded by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC).
Renée is bilingual and earned her Juris Doctor in French from the Université de Moncton in New Brunswick.
