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Gravelle says her successor plans on carry-
ing on with the programs and initiatives she
has begun.
Having led the life sciences group since she
joined Bereskin and Parr in 1996, Gravelle
says she looks forward to having more time
to devote to the group and her practice. She
says her decision to hand over the reins of the
firm was true to the spirit of the wellness fo-
cus she had spent her time fostering as man-
aging partner.
"I would like to somehow get across to
young lawyers and young female lawyers
[that], sometimes, you have to do the best
for you," she says. "Don't always worry about
having to follow a specific path and being this
particular person. It's important to take time
for yourself. I preach all this mental health
awareness and wellness and so I've got to
start living it."
FAST FACTS
Became a qualified patent agent:
1992 (Canada), 1996 (U.S.)
B.Sc in Biochemistry at Concordia
and M.Sc in immunology
at the University of Toronto
Joined Bereskin and Parr:
1996
Leader of life sciences group:
1996 – present
Helped start cannabis group:
2018
Served on executive committee:
2007-2009 and 2013-2019
Managing partner:
2014-2019
"If you [speak]
to some younger
associates, they
are getting a bit
better at doing
what's best
for them."
