Biography
- Doctor of Law (McGill University) and lawyer specializing in labour and entertainment law
- Screenwriter and actress nominated for Best Acting Duo at the Indie Short Festival in LA for From A to Z
- Former Vice-President of Communications for Lawyers Without Borders Québec and president of the Conseil d’établissement of the school École Nouvelle-Querbes d’Outremont
Maude Choko is a graduate of the Institut national de l’image et du son and holds a doctorate in Law from McGill University. Her research has focused on freedom of association and the promotion of collective autonomy for self-employed workers—particularly artists—leading to numerous articles published in both Canadian and international journals.
In addition to her work as a lecturer and law professor, Maude has written and performed several works of fiction. A recipient of a Canada Council for the Arts grant to attend L’INIS, she was nominated for “Best Acting Duo” at the Indie Short Fest in Los Angeles for her role in the web series From A to Z, which she also wrote. More recently, she played the role of Marie in Head Talk at the Montreal Fringe Festival, a co-written piece.
Maude is driven by insatiable curiosity, boundless energy, and a deep desire to connect with others—one story at a time. A mother of three teenage and young adult children, she has always been deeply engaged in her community while also looking after the well-being of her kids and their friends. She served as Vice President of Communications for Avocats sans frontières Québec and has worked as a collaborating lawyer for Juripop and L’Aparté (a legal support program for artists) on workplace harassment cases.
Maude values community spirit, solidarity, and the beauty of our shared surroundings. It’s only natural, then, that she chose to get involved in the everyday life of Outremont, the neighbourhood where she grew up.
She hopes to serve as an accessible, engaged elected official who will passionately advocate for the interests of the residents she represents. Her priorities include improving communication within the borough, energizing the local arts and cultural scene, and encouraging citizen participation.
