Ashley Payette
About Ashley Payette
Ashley Payette is a Legal Counsel at Intact, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and a Bachelor of Laws, and has previously held legal positions at CPA Ontario and RSA.
Work at Intact Financial Corporation
Ashley Payette has been serving as Legal Counsel at Intact Financial Corporation since 2021. In this role, she is part of the Corporate Secretary Group, contributing to the legal and regulatory aspects of the organization. Her experience in legal counsel positions her to effectively navigate the complexities of corporate law within the financial sector.
Education and Expertise
Ashley Payette holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from The University of Buckingham, which she completed in 2012. She also earned a Bachelor of Science, Honours in Biology from Queen's University, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with a Minor in Psychology from Queen's University, studying from 2007 to 2010. This diverse educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both legal and scientific disciplines.
Background in Legal Roles
Prior to her current position at Intact, Ashley Payette worked at RSA as Legal Counsel from 2018 to 2021. She also held various roles at Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPA Ontario), including Associate Counsel from 2016 to 2018, Articling Student from 2015 to 2016, and Student Assessment Coordinator from 2014 to 2015. These positions have equipped her with extensive experience in legal practice and corporate governance.
Licensure and Professional Affiliations
Ashley Payette has been licensed with the Law Society of Upper Canada since 2016. This licensure allows her to practice law in Ontario and demonstrates her commitment to maintaining professional standards in her legal career.