Kaveh Shahrooz Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Teach 4th year course on international human rights law and institutions

● Contributed as a key member of UTM’s Senior Administrative Leadership Team, offering legal and strategic advice to the UTM Vice President and Principal, the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer and the Office of the Dean on a broad range of legal matters including corporate commercial transactions, labour and employment issues, human rights matters and investigations, policy design and interpretation (particularly free speech and academic freedom), academic appeals, intellectual property, and real estate.● Supervised other employees (including contract coordinator, articling student, and executive assistant) by successfully managing complex issues, assigning projects, conducting performance reviews, and designing team development projects. ● Delivered strategic, cross-functional legal advice to the University’s central divisions and executives on a wide variety of legal matters, including research contracts, corporate commercial transactions, privacy, real estate, risk mitigation, sponsorships, and intellectual property.● Led the policy-development and implementation of the compliance function within the Office of University Counsel, developing regulatory risk framework and designing lobbying monitoring process.● Developed and led best-in-class processes, trainings, forms and templates for Procurement, Research, Privacy, IP, and Technology functions.● Chaired a variety of committees focused on housing and transportation, with a strong focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion● Played pivotal role on COVID compliance issues, including the establishment of COVID vaccination clinic in partnership with Trillium Health Partners● Cultivated strong partnerships with diverse governmental and community stakeholders, particularly focusing on initiatives related to housing and transportation, showcasing a commitment to community engagement and strategic collaboration.

Aurora, Ontario

● Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts with vendors and consultants used by different departments throughout the company (e.g. Treasury, Tax, R&D, Real Estate, Environmental)● Advise on developing regulatory issues affecting the company and the industry (e.g. sanctions legislation)● Develop systems and processes for adherence to privacy laws and regulations in multiple jurisdictions (including with respect to the upcoming European General Data Protection Regulations) as a key member of Magna’s Data Privacy Working Group, comprised of five lawyers across the company. ● Analyze and interpret changes in legislation, and enforcement actions by regulators, to advise Magna’s senior management ● Provide legal support to Magna’s Chief Compliance Officer in the development of Magna’s legal and regulatory compliance program; Work closely with a global compliance team to mitigate legal and regulatory risk for Magna’s 150,000+ global workforce.● Prepare dynamic and informative presentations for Magna’s board of directors and the Magna Compliance Council (comprised of top company executives); Develop legal and compliance trainings for employees at various levels

● Assisted in developing Barrick’s Business and Human Rights program and all corporate social responsibility initiatives, to ensure that the company was adhering to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights● Played a leading role in the development of Barrick’s compliance programs by drafting policies, developing internal control procedures based on consultation with a variety of internal stakeholders, and delivering training material to promote adherence to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Canada’s Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act.● Drafted and negotiated a variety of commercial agreements for Barrick and its subsidiaries with suppliers, consultants, contractors, or other mining companies evaluating Barrick assets, working closely with various business and functional units, and coordinating and managing assistance from outside counsel.● Participated in $2B debt offering pursuant to Rule 144A and Reg. S, with exchange rights.

Ottawa, Canada Area

● Recruited through the prestigious Recruitment of Policy Leaders Program, a highly competitive program that targets and invites exceptional Canadians to join the Canadian public service.● Developed policy concerning Canada’s participation at the United Nations Human Rights Council, the Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly, and various international treaty bodies.● Negotiated human rights resolutions on Canada’s behalf at the UN Human Rights Council.● Negotiated Canada’s position on the legal structure of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights, a multi-stakeholder initiative focused on corporate social responsibility.

New York, United States

● Participated in all aspects of representing large private equity clients in connection with the formation of new funds, including the drafting and negotiation of private placement memoranda, limited partnership agreements and side letters.● Drafted and negotiated assignment and assumption agreements.● Reviewed and negotiated limited partnership agreements and side letters in connection with the representation of investors in various private equity funds.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Law

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Philosophy