Laurence MacPhie

B.Sc. (Biochem.), Ph.D. (Human Genetics), J.D.

Contact Information
t: 514.871.2108 (Montréal)
e: lmacphie@bereskinparr.com

Area of Practice

Biotechnology, chemical and pharmaceutical patents.

Education and Bar Admissions

B.Sc. (Biochem.), University of Waterloo, 1999
Ph.D. (Human Genetics), Oxford University, 2003
J.D., University of Toronto, 2006

Admitted to the Bar of Ontario, 2007

Profile

Laurence MacPhie is an associate lawyer with Bereskin & Parr and works out of the firm's Montréal office.

Laurence holds a B.Sc. in biochemistry from the University of Waterloo, a Ph.D. in human genetics from Oxford University and a law degree from the University of Toronto. He completed an internship with a Japanese pharmaceuticals company, and researched the genetics of complex traits as part of his graduate studies. Laurence has co-authored several publications in journals such as Nature Genetics, Molecular Psychiatry and The American Journal of Human Genetics.

Laurence was both a summer student and an articling student with Bereskin & Parr. His practice focuses on patents for biotechnology, chemical and pharmaceutical innovations.

Professional Memberships

Canadian Bar Association (CBA)