"The Startup Legal Support program was co-created and inspired by Nicholas Hill, an inaugural student at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law, who was eager to combine his passions for law and entrepreneurship. Nicholas designed his own summer internship program that helped startups navigate legal challenges, which was the first iteration of the program. It became clear that the program had considerable potential as an innovative way to provide legal support to emerging high-growth businesses in… Show more "The Startup Legal Support program was co-created and inspired by Nicholas Hill, an inaugural student at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law, who was eager to combine his passions for law and entrepreneurship. Nicholas designed his own summer internship program that helped startups navigate legal challenges, which was the first iteration of the program. It became clear that the program had considerable potential as an innovative way to provide legal support to emerging high-growth businesses in Canada."DMZ's Startup Legal Support initiative provides DMZ entrepreneurs with the legal support they need through innovative, pro bono, and in-house fractional-general counsel services.The DMZ SLS supports founders by:- Providing opportunities to learn about legal aspects that affect new ventures;- providing fractional in-house counsel to DMZ startups;- Facilitating relationships with supporting law firms and outside counsel;- Providing legal advice in corporate, commercial, contract, intellectual property, and employment matters;- Legal Strategy Sessions;- And more! Show less

JUR235 Special Topics: Start-up Law Clinic

"The Startup Legal Support program was co-created and inspired by Nicholas Hill, an inaugural student at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law, who was eager to combine his passions for law and entrepreneurship. Nicholas designed his own summer internship program that helped startups navigate legal challenges, which was the first iteration of the program. It became clear that the program had considerable potential as an innovative way to provide legal support to emerging high-growth businesses in… Show more "The Startup Legal Support program was co-created and inspired by Nicholas Hill, an inaugural student at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law, who was eager to combine his passions for law and entrepreneurship. Nicholas designed his own summer internship program that helped startups navigate legal challenges, which was the first iteration of the program. It became clear that the program had considerable potential as an innovative way to provide legal support to emerging high-growth businesses in Canada."The DMZ Startup Legal Support program provides DMZ entrepreneurs with personalised, in-house, startup legal services. We provide founders with pro bono fractionalized in-house counsel.The DMZ SLS supports founders by:- Providing opportunities to learn about legal aspects that affect new ventures.- providing fractional in-house counsel to DMZ startups.- Facilitating relationships with other supporting law firms.- Providing legal advice in corporate, commercial, contract, intellectual property, and employment matters.- Legal Strategy Sessions.- And much more! Show less

In-House Law Student - Integrated Practice Curriculum (IPC) Professional Placement

Seconded by Suresh Law to the DMZ for 16-week in-house Professional Placement at the DMZ's Startup Legal Support division.Suresh Law graciously oversees the Integrated Practice Curriculum, Professional Placement component of DMZ's Startup Legal Support program. Suresh Law's dedication to innovation in law has enabled law students from Lincoln Alexander School of Law to undertake their Professional Placement within the In-House Legal Clinic at the DMZ. This opportunity gives… Show more Seconded by Suresh Law to the DMZ for 16-week in-house Professional Placement at the DMZ's Startup Legal Support division.Suresh Law graciously oversees the Integrated Practice Curriculum, Professional Placement component of DMZ's Startup Legal Support program. Suresh Law's dedication to innovation in law has enabled law students from Lincoln Alexander School of Law to undertake their Professional Placement within the In-House Legal Clinic at the DMZ. This opportunity gives students unprecedented experience in supporting early stage founders with the legal aspects of their business, and provides founders within the DMZ with equitable, accessible and comprehensive legal support. Suresh Law has been supporting the DMZ Startup Legal Support program since its original pilot in the Summer of 2021. Show less

[Exited, September 2020] - ivy aspired to recreate the social atmosphere of college and university, through a comprehensive and interactive mobile app. • Imagined and created a SaaS platform to help improve the quality and efficiency of student life. • Began early-stage development of both iOS and Android mobile application software. • Conducted interviews and hired a team of like-minded and eager individuals.• Carried out all legal, IP, fundraising, and corporate tasks… Show more [Exited, September 2020] - ivy aspired to recreate the social atmosphere of college and university, through a comprehensive and interactive mobile app. • Imagined and created a SaaS platform to help improve the quality and efficiency of student life. • Began early-stage development of both iOS and Android mobile application software. • Conducted interviews and hired a team of like-minded and eager individuals.• Carried out all legal, IP, fundraising, and corporate tasks needed to establish a SaaS Startup.• Began marketing, sales and investor relations to prepare the platform and company for launch. • Led the company to an acquisition in 2020. Show less

Assisted lawyers Darren Mahoney and J.S. Patel with a variety of criminal and immigration matters.

Managed current and prospective sponsor inquiries regarding market activity, sponsorship performance and risk analysis; relying on knowledge of marketplace realities, client campaign exposure and effective communication techniques to support client needs.