With more than 10 years’ experience, Ms. Patterson has considerable expertise in advocating and advising on behalf of regulated businesses in the areas of communications and copyright, and on sophisticated legal and policy matters. Prior to joining FMC, Ms. Patterson was General Counsel and Vice-President, Legal Affairs for the Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB). Ms. Patterson’s responsibilities included litigation on behalf of the CAB’s membership, advocating for legislative reform to support broadcasters’ requirements as regulated businesses, and managing legal and policy matters before federal tribunals and agencies, including the Copyright Board of Canada, and the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission.   

“We are very pleased Margot has joined our team,” says Tom Houston, Managing Partner in FMC’s Ottawa office. “Her depth of experience in legal, regulatory, and policy-related matters, coupled with her dedication and active involvement in the legal community, will enhance our already accomplished team, and will be of great benefit to our clients.”

Designated as a Certified Specialist in Intellectual Property: Copyright by the Law Society of Upper Canada, Ms. Patterson is a valuable contributor to Canada’s Communications sector. In addition to her law degree, she holds a Master of Public Administration from Queen’s University School of Policy Studies.

For further information please contact:

Alison Janzen
Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP
+1 416 863 4455
alison.janzen@fmc-law.com

Kelly Olive
Maverick Public Relations
+1 416 640 5525, ext. 230
kellyo@maverickpr.com