As an In-House Counsel, I bring a useful, collaborative, and pragmatic approach to any legal, compliance and risk function. My goal is to be a trusted and helpful business partner, creating windows of opportunity for decision makers whilst identifying and mitigating risks organization wide. I am a lawyer that values kindness, intelligence, clarity, and an open mind. My background in photography brings a creative edge to my profession, as I can appreciate there are always many vantage points to consider. I look to understand the strategy, identity, and objectives of a business in order to provide effective advice. I've worked in organizations both large and small, at various points in their lifecycle, understanding that my self starting, adaptive, and agile style allow me to be consistent and reliable. Personally, one of the most exciting aspects of working in house is the myriad of topics that I have the opportunity to delve into and understand. Each day may bring a unique subject matter or area of law, regulation or risk that I am able to explore as I determine an appropriate, effective solution or recommendation for the business. I will also talk endlessly about the Toronto Raptors, or any basketball really, if you let me. Some of my areas of breadth include:- Commercial contract drafting, review, and management- Privacy law- Corporate law- Board governance, minuting and bylaws - General insurance portfolio management- Enterprise risk management - Project management of legal deliverables and related business process transformation - Helping build the foundation of a new legal, compliance, and risk function inside an organization