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Scott A. Smith is an associate in Gowlings’ Toronto office, practising with the Real Estate, Environment and Urban Development department. His practice focuses on environmental, aboriginal, and constitutional law.  

Scott summered and articled at Gowlings. While completing his law degrees at McGill University, Scott served as a law clerk to the Honourable Mr. Justice André Rochon of the Québec Court of Appeal. He was also a senior editor at the International Journal of Sustainable Development Law and Policy.

Prior to pursing a law degree, Scott completed a Master’s Degree and one-and-a-half years of study in a Ph.D program in biology at McGill University. Scott is the recipient of numerous scientific and legal scholarships. His scientific work has been published in high-impact international journals, and has been reported on internationally in the popular press.

Scott has appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice.

Scott is fluent in English and French, and speaks Spanish.