Cristel is actively involved in the community. She is a member of the Nouvelle Génération committee of Réseau Capital. She is also a member of the board of directors of Maison Plein Cœur. Maison Plein Cœur is a non-profit organization whose mission is to prevent illness while contributing to improve the quality of life of people living with HIV/AIDS.
Prior to joining Fasken, Cristel Chabot-Lapointe practised business law within a national law firm.