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• #AccelerateAction: Women Moving the Dial

  • When
    5 Mar 2025
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    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    The Loft (18 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4)

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  #AccelerateAction: Women Moving the Dial

  Wednesday, March 5th, 6 p.m. EST

  The Loft (18 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4)

  

   

  This program contains 1 EDI Professionalism Hour.

  
  

  For International Women’s Day 2025, the CAN-TECH Women in Technology Committee will be hosting four extraordinary women who will share their stories about impact, from advancing women in leadership roles to leading women-focused initiatives and championing change in technology and beyond.

  Through engaging discussions and personal insights, this event will explore how these changemakers have accelerated action and paved the way for a more inclusive and equitable future. This year’s theme, “Accelerate Action,” challenges us all to move beyond conversations and into meaningful progress. Whether through innovative projects, mentorship, or breaking traditional barriers, our speakers have exemplified the power of decisive action.

  Rather than sitting in the audience and taking notes, we will have a cocktail mix-and-mingle, followed by a fireside chat with our speakers, and then a dinner with one of our speakers at each table. Come and connect with like-minded professionals, hear from trailblazing leaders, and leave inspired to take your own steps to move the dial.

  Moderated by: 

  Christine Jackson, Partner, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

  

  Christine has a diverse commercial law practice with an emphasis on technology, supply chain and retail.

  The technology aspect of Christine’s practice is comprised of advising technology suppliers and customers on various commercial and contractual issues, including software-as-a-service agreements, service-provider arrangements, financial technology arrangements, data agreements, complex outsourcing arrangements, procurement, software licensing, consumer protection and financial regulatory issues. Christine’s technology practice has a particular focus on advising both suppliers and customers in the fintech industry. She works with clients in a broad range of industries and sectors, including fintech, artificial intelligence, banking, consumer goods, logistics and supply chain, food and beverage, alcohol, private equity, financial services, apparel, real estate, automotive, hospitality and leisure, oil and gas, telecommunications, childcare and personal and fitness services.  Christine is a Member of the Canadian Technology Women in Technology Committee, on the Advisory Board of Women Funding Women, a Member of the Ontario Bar Association’s Consumer Law Subcommittee and is a Lexpert Rising Star.

  Featuring: 

  Lisa Danay Wallace, Partner, WeirFoulds LLP

  

  Lisa Danay Wallace acts for clients when procuring and selling software and technology related services. She works with companies from all industries in order to assist them with their contracting, privacy and other compliance needs.

  Early in her career, Lisa had hands-on in-house experience with a rapid-growth start-up and a payment network. As the foundation for her career, this has made Lisa a pragmatic and business focused negotiator. Lisa’s practice has her providing strategic advice and drafting and negotiating a wide array of complex agreements. She works independently and can leverage her team to provide cost effective legal services.

  An active member of the legal and technology communities, Lisa serves on the executive and Board of the Canadian Technology Law Association (CAN-TECH), is a member of the CAN TECH Women in Tech committee and Co-Chairs WeirFoulds Women Committee. She is also a leader in advancing women in law and technology.

  To view Lisa’s complete bio, please click here.

  Katherine Ayre, Chief of Staff, Legal & Compliance AAM/Aviation Lawyer, Pivot Airlines

  Kate Ayre is a pioneering aviation and municipal law lawyer, and the founder of CAYRES, a Canadian agency focused on AAM community integration, conflict resolution, and risk management. CAYRES aims to connect underserved regions, improve equitable access to goods and services by air, and integrate transportation modes for net zero targets. Kate holds a glider pilot's license, a commercial pilot's license, an Honours Bachelor of Science from the University of Guelph, and an LL.B. from Western University. Kate also acts as the Chief of Staff, Legal and Compliance Officer at Pivot Airlines, a Canadian air carrier focused on sustainable regional air mobility.

  Aarani Stoneham, Head of Legal, Data Privacy, AI Governance and Ethics, ModiFace (L'Oreal Group Company)

  Aarani is General Counsel at ModiFace, Inc., the first technology company acquired by the L’Oréal Group company. ModiFace is a leader in augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) for the beauty industry. At the helm of ModiFace’s legal affairs, Aarani takes a strategic approach in negotiating with global clients for the use of ModiFace’s patented Virtual Try On (VTO) technology for makeup, hair and nails, skin analysis and other tech products/services. She advises on matters ranging from privacy and competition to machine learning, and bias and ethics in artificial intelligence. Previously, Aarani was responsible for Whirlpool Canada’s legal department, collaborating globally on ESG initiatives and managing the legal affairs of KitchenAid's global portfolio; prior to this, she was made General Counsel upon establishing MDG Finance Inc.’s first in-house legal department, was Claims Counsel for one of Canada's top title insurers a sole proprietor practicing in real estate. Aarani holds an Honours B.B.A. from Wilfrid Laurier University, an M.A. from the University of Sydney (Australia) and a L.L.B. from the University of Windsor. She is an avid scuba diver and has lived abroad including for 6 months with a host family in Ecuador.

  Dr. Deborah Rosati, FCPA, FCA, ICD.D GCB.D, CCB.D

  Deborah Rosati, an award-winning entrepreneur and corporate director, has been defined in three interconnected ways throughout her 35-year career: as a champion of corporate governance, a catalyst for change, and a community builder.

  As the founder and CEO of Women Get On Board Inc. (WGOB), over 1000 member social-purpose company, Deborah is building a community of the next generation of women corporate directors. WGOB amplifies the voices of women leaders, board members and professionals across Canada through education, mentorship and allyship. It’s been called The Power of Three – one woman in the boardroom is a token, two is a presence, and three is a voice.

  Deborah is a leading and serving corporate director, currently chairing the board of Profound Impact Corporation and has chaired many public company audit committees and nominating & corporate governance committees. In addition, Deborah has led and served on numerous special committees with various mandates (including going public, going private, M&A, restructuring and special investigations). 

  Deborah’s passion for good governance and board diversity is rooted in her board journey when she was often the only woman in the boardroom. These first-hand experiences cemented Deborah’s conviction that having more women on boards makes better business sense. 

  Never satisfied with the status quo, Deborah always seeks ways to challenge expectations and drive change. She brings an environmental, social and governance (ESG) lens to every board she serves on, as she believes in the power and responsibility of business to change our world for the better.

  As a visionary leader, Deborah recently launched Women Funding Women Inc. (WFW) with her co-founders, Sherry Shannon Vanstone and Lara Zink, to bridge the funding gap for female founders.

  Deborah’s commitment to sustainable change and empowerment, deep governance knowledge, financial expertise and dynamic personality have made her a sought-after thought leader and speaker. Deborah’s thought leadership on corporate governance, sustainability, EDI and social impact is profiled on her website, deborahrosati.ca.

  Cocktails: 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.
  Dinner: 7:00 p.m and after.

  We have capped this event due to venue capacity, so if you would like to attend, please register ASAP. We will be closing registrations at 12 noon on February 28, 2025. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

  Registration:

  • Members: $80 plus HST
  • Non-members: 95 plus HST

  

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• RECORDING: 2024 CAN-TECH Law Fall Conference

  • Start
    6 Mar 2025
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    12:01 AM
  • End
    30 Apr 2025
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    11:59 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

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  Recorded on October 7 to 8, 2024 at the Ontario Bar Association

  Thank you to our Platinum SponsorSee the full agenda here

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  • CAN-TECH Law Member - $800 + HST
  • CAN-TECH Law In-house/Gov - $500 + HST
  • CAN-TECH Law Student - $150 + HST
  • Practising Lawyer non-member - $1,000 + HST
  • In-house/Gov non-member - $750 + HST
  • Student non-member - $200+ HST

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• RECORDING: CAN-TECH 2024 Spring Conference:Peeling Back to Basics: Technology Contracts

  • Start
    6 Mar 2025
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    12:00 PM
  • End
    31 Mar 2025
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    5:00 PM

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  RECORDING: CAN-TECH 2024 Spring Conference: Peeling Back to Basics: Technology Contracts

  The CAN-TECH Spring Conference is back and, following last year's success, will focus on discussing practical tips and tricks for junior to mid level technology lawyers to apply in their practices. The event was held from coast-to-coast – starting in Vancouver and ending in Halifax – with five offices (Vancouver, Regina, Toronto, Montreal, and Halifax) each hosting one live panel and participating in the other panels via Zoom. The one-day, pan-canadian program, with hybrid in-person and webcast sessions, will see panels across five satellite locations discuss a range of topics, including drafting and negotiating strategies and pitfalls to look out for in technology contracts.

  The hope was that the attendees would leave the conference feeling more confident and comfortable in their understanding of technology transactions, the contracts, and the issues that often come up in them. Based on the expertise the panelists shared, and the accompanying materials, mission accomplished.

  Spring Conference Co-chairs:

  

  Justine Gauthier, General Counsel & Head of AI Governance, Mila 

  Justine Gauthier is the General Counsel & Head of AI Governance of Mila, a prominent artificial intelligence research institute at the intersection of industry, academia and government, where she also acts as Privacy Officer and Corporate Secretary. A leading voice on the emerging legal and ethical issues surrounding artificial intelligence, Ms. Gauthier is deeply involved in the Canadian innovation ecosystem, and sits on the boards of Front Row Ventures, AInBC, and the Canadian Technology Law Association.

   Dorian Morrison, Senior Associate, McCarthy Tétrault LLP

  Dorian Morrison is a senior associate in McCarthy Tétrault’s Business Law and Information Technology Law groups in Vancouver. Dorian regularly advises clients, both in the public and private sectors, on complex commercial transactions including technology procurements, technology-based outsourcings, cloud agreements and other commercial transactions.

  Dorian has been seconded to two different national organizations in the United Kingdom allowing her to work alongside the in-house legal, procurement and sales teams.

  Dorian obtained her Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Calgary in 2011 and her Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Leicester in 2014. Dorian completed her legal training in the United Kingdom and became a member of the Law Society of England and Wales in 2017. Prior to joining McCarthy Tétrault LLP, Dorian worked at an international law firm in London, UK where she practiced in the commercial and IT group.

  Locations:

  The conference was recorded in Vancouver, Winnipeg, Montreal, Toronto and Halifax.
  
  CPD - This program is eligible for up to 5 Substantive Hours 

  Vancouver: Service levels, service credits
  

  An intriguing discussion on the topic of service levels, why they are important and how they can be drafted to provide protection to both buyers and sellers will leave you with practical tips to implement in your daily practices. Junior and mid-level associates are often tasked with reviewing service levels in technology contracts and we want to ensure you are equipped with the knowledge required to understand the drafting nuisances of service levels and how one or two simple words (e.g. exclusive remedy) can change the trajectory of contract negotiations. We will also discuss other relevant topics such reporting on and tracking service levels.
  

  Moderator:  Justine Gauthier, General Counsel & Head of AI Governance, Mila 

  Speakers: 

  • Dorian Morrison, Senior Associate, McCarthy Tétrault LLP
  • Kelsey Franks, Associate, McCarthy Tétrault LLP

  Winnipeg:  Negotiation

  Join us for an engaging panel discussion on mastering negotiation in the realm of technology contracts. From leveraging industry standards to anticipating emerging trends, attendees will gain practical tips and tricks to enhance their negotiation skills and achieve favorable outcomes. Whether you're a junior associate or a more seasoned negotiator, this session promises to equip you with the tools necessary to thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of negotiating technology contracts.

  Moderator: Danielle Graff, Partner, MLT Aikins LLP

  Speaker: 

  • David Carrick, Counsel, MLT Aikins LLP
  • Nicolas Joubert, Associate, MLT Aikins LLP

  Montreal: Tech Terms Unveiled: Understanding EULAs, Terms of Use and the arrival of GenAI
  

  This session promises to be an engaging discussion for legal professionals eager to grasp the essentials of technology contracts and the exciting new realm of Generative AI. Together, our esteemed panelists will guide you through the intricacies of End-User License Agreements and Terms of Use, illuminating the technical nuances that distinguish on-premises software from cloud solutions and how these differences manifest in legal terms. As the tech world dives into Generative AI, we'll explore its impact on technology contracts, introducing novel contractual concepts and examining how Generative AI contracting is built upon established agreements.

  Speakers:

  • Misha Benjamin, Partner, Co-Leader for Tech and AI at BCF Business Law
  • Claire Mazzini, Corporate Counsel, Microsoft Canada
  • Jean-François De Rico, Partner,  KPMG Canada

  Toronto:  NDAs? NBD! A primer on confidentiality agreements

  Have you been asked for an NDA or a confidentiality clause and faced precedents ranging from a paragraph to 10 pages in length? How much of that language does your client actually need, and why?

  Join us for a discussion of key considerations to navigating the varied landscape of confidentiality agreements.

  Moderator: Paul Burbank,  Associate, Fasken

  Speakers:

  • Amy Fliam, Partner, Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP
  • Brandon Track, Corporate Counsel, Cisco Systems Canada Co.
  • Anagha Nandakumaran, Associate, Fasken

  Halifax: Privacy/Cyber Security/AI policy development

  In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the intersection of privacy, cybersecurity, and AI policy development is critical. This presentation will delve into the latest guidelines and best practices for creating robust AI systems that prioritize security and privacy. The presentation will also cover the development of comprehensive cybersecurity policies, aligning with industry standards and regulatory requirements to protect sensitive information and mitigate risks. Furthermore, we will discuss the joint guidance provided by international cybersecurity agencies, which outlines methodologies and controls to safeguard AI systems. By the end of this presentation, attendees will have a clearer understanding of the principles and practical steps necessary for developing and implementing effective privacy and cybersecurity policies in the context of AI.

  Speakers:

  • David Fraser, Partner, McInnes Cooper
  • Charlotte Henderson, CIPP/C Associate & Trademark Agent, Stewart McKelvey
  • Lola Williams-Afolabi, Associate, Boyneclarke Lawyers LLP

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  • $100: CAN-TECH members
  • $125: Non-members
  • $40: CAN-TECH student members

  

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