Catherine Rousseau-Saine

Catherine Rousseau-Saine is a seasoned professional with extensive expertise in strategy, negotiation, and partnership development across various sectors. As the Senior Director of Strategy at Mila - Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute and a Leadership course facilitator at Berkeley Law Executive Education, Catherine has demonstrated strong leadership and pedagogical skills. At McGill University, Catherine has lectured on negotiation strategies since 2017, while previous roles include Strategy & Negotiation Consultant at Juniper Advisers and Senior Advisor for Strategy and Business Development at Cirque du Soleil. Catherine's legal background is highlighted by experience as an Associate at Norton Rose Fulbright, where negotiation skills were honed through workshops and mediation of commercial disputes. Educational qualifications include a B.C.L./LL.B./JD from McGill University, an MBA Essentials from The London School of Economics, and a specialized program on Negotiation from Harvard Law School.