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• From Threat to Recovery: Cyber Insurance & Incident Response Trends

  • When
    8 Apr 2025
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    12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    1, Place Ville Marie, bureau 1300, Montreal QC

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  From Threat to Recovery: Cyber Insurance & Incident Response Trends

  Tuesday, April 8, 12:30 to 2 p.m. EDT

  In Person Location: Lapointe Rosenstein Marchand Melancon S.E.N.C.R.L 1, Place Ville Marie, bureau 1300, Montreal QC

  Virtual live-stream also available

  CPD PENDING

  The presentation will dive into the growing landscape of cybersecurity risks and threats, including the continued rise of ransomware incidents across Canada. The presentation will cover regulatory updates, such as Quebec’s Bill 25, recent class action lawsuits related to data privacy breaches in Quebec and common law provinces, and the critical role of incident response. Additionally, it’ll explore the essentials of cyber insurance, a typical “claims process” and will dive into trends in the cyber insurance industry. This session is a must for anyone navigating cybersecurity, privacy, or risk management!

  Featuring:

  Nathalie David, Partner, Clyde & Co

  

  Nathalie David is a cyber specialist with a focus on data protection matters, including data breaches and compliance, as well as technology related claims.

  Nathalie oversees both the cyber insurance coverage and incident response teams at Clyde & Co’s Montréal office.

  She assists insurers and insureds in evaluating data breaches, privacy issues and cyber claims in a variety of sectors, from issues in relation to notification to customers, restoration of data and quantification of loss. Nathalie works with an established network of experts globally who can assist when required.

  Nathalie has provided legal counsel to a variety of actors in the insurance industry for more than 20 years. She combines pragmatism with her in-depth knowledge of all facets of the industry, from insurance coverage to product distribution and regulatory compliance. She understands her clients’ operations and helps them bring their business projects to fruition.

  She also counsels clients on insurance policies and assists with product development, distribution issues, and has undertaken large-scale product line reviews for insurers. She also advises insurers and other actors in the insurance sector on federal and provincial licensing, compliance matters and works collaboratively with regulators to ensure her clients meet their objectives.

  Nathalie’s experience also includes advice to professional firms on mandatory insurance requirements, insurance, and risk transfer arrangements, as well as the drafting of Master Service Agreements with their large institutional or corporate clients.

  Fluent in both English and French, Nathalie is a frequent speaker on insurance, cyber risks and data privacy. She also taught insurance law at the Law Faculty of McGill University.

  Geneviève Westgate, Associate, Clyde & Co

  

  Primarily practising in the privacy and cybersecurity fields, Geneviève works in Clyde & Co's Montreal cybersecurity incident response team and also advises clients on cyber insurance coverage.

  As privacy counsel (“breach coach”) Geneviève provides legal counsel to her clients in the event of cybersecurity incidents involving data and/or privacy breaches. In her practice, Geneviève advises clients on a wide range of cyber incidents from ransomware attacks to social engineering frauds, across multiple Canadian jurisdictions.

  As coverage counsel, she assists insurers and insureds in navigating cyber insurance claims in a variety of sectors, including manufacturing, technology and professional liability. She also advises on breach response services, data restoration and evaluation of business interruption loss. 

  Geneviève joined Clyde as an associate in 2023, after having gained experienced as an articling student practising in business law at a full-service national law firm. In addition, she has experience working in the aerospace and pharmaceutical industries.

  She obtained her Bachelor of Civil Law and her Juris Doctor at McGill University. During her academic journey, Geneviève was a member of the Law Student Association and an associate editor of the McGill Journal of Sustainable Development Law. Moreover, she was a case worker at the McGill Legal Information Clinic.

  Described as determined, organized and empathetic, she draws on her skills to build strong interpersonal relationships with co-workers and clients. Geneviève is a member of the Canadian Bar Association and the Young Bar of Montréal.

  In her spare time, she enjoys running, both in the city and on trails. 

  Othmann Layati LL.M., CIPP/C, Regional Manager, VP, Claims, Quebec Aon

  

  In addition to his role as VP and Regional Manager for claims in Quebec, Othmann is responsible for the handling of complex financial lines claims at Aon.

  Othmann started his career in private practice as a litigation counsel, focusing mainly on commercial litigation and white-collar crime. He later joined a global law firm focused on insurance where he developed a strong interest in coverage work. Prior to joining Aon in 2021, Othman has occupied the position of Cyber Claims Managers at a Lloyds specialist insurer.

  Othmann has also developed a strong interest and expertise in cyber insurance as well as privacy laws and holds several accreditations with the International Association of Privacy Practitioners.

  Moderated by:  Jade Buchanan, Partner, McCarthy Tétrault

  

  Jade Buchanan is a partner in McCarthy Tétrault in Vancouver. His practice is about the risks and rewards of cutting-edge technology, particularly on cybersecurity and privacy. That includes procurement, negotiating commercial contracts, privacy compliance advising, regulatory investigations and cybersecurity incident preparedness and response. With rankings from Chambers and Lexpert, including recognition as a 2024 Lexpert Rising Star, Jade is one of British Columbia’s most recognized privacy and technology lawyers.

  In-Person:

  • Member: $25 plus HST
  • Non-member: $35 plus HST

  Join us at noon for a light lunch prior to the event start at 12:30 p.m.

  Virtual:

  • Member: Free
  • Non-member: $25 plus HST

  

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• RECORDING: 2024 CAN-TECH Law Fall Conference

  • Start
    9 Apr 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

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

  • Start
    9 Apr 2025
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    12:00 PM
  • End
    30 Apr 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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