Steven Dykstra Email & Phone Number

Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Lead lawyer to assist the Region's digital transformation strategy, which includes assisting with digital policy development, cyber security and providing legal advice on IT procurement. In addition, I supervise the privacy compliance department (4 staff members) to help ensure the Region's privacy policies are in keeping with best practices and to ensure that the organization is compliant with all policies and applicable privacy laws. Further, I support the Region's risk management department,… Show more Lead lawyer to assist the Region's digital transformation strategy, which includes assisting with digital policy development, cyber security and providing legal advice on IT procurement. In addition, I supervise the privacy compliance department (4 staff members) to help ensure the Region's privacy policies are in keeping with best practices and to ensure that the organization is compliant with all policies and applicable privacy laws. Further, I support the Region's risk management department, which entails assisting the head of our risk management program to develop policies and procedures that help the Region mitigate risk. Finally, I support the emergency management department. To sum:• Drafting/Negotiating IT contracts• Procurement• Cyber Security• Risk Management• Privacy/Compliance• Emergency Management Show less

Producer of the short film, "Hereafter,"​ a drama about a man and a woman who fall in love at the intersection between Heaven and Earth (IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4260606/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_7).Producer of the short film, "A Soldier's Farewell," about a veteran soldier who suffers from depression and hallucinations after living through the trauma of war. (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5693848/?ref_=nm_flmg_prd_2)Producer of the short film, "Giving Grace," about a chance… Show more Producer of the short film, "Hereafter,"​ a drama about a man and a woman who fall in love at the intersection between Heaven and Earth (IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4260606/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_7).Producer of the short film, "A Soldier's Farewell," about a veteran soldier who suffers from depression and hallucinations after living through the trauma of war. (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5693848/?ref_=nm_flmg_prd_2)Producer of the short film, "Giving Grace," about a chance meeting between old high school acquaintances, one of whom is a hooker. (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5750386/?ref_=nm_flmg_prd_1) Show less

Greater Toronto Area

I provided the following corporate/commercial legal services:Startup Businesses:I counseled clients who are starting a business on proper business structure (e.g. partnership, sole proprietorship or incorporation), along with providing support to get the business off the ground, such as:• Incorporating companies• Helping you understand the benefits and challenges of going into business with partners and shareholders, including drafting shareholder agreements and… Show more I provided the following corporate/commercial legal services:Startup Businesses:I counseled clients who are starting a business on proper business structure (e.g. partnership, sole proprietorship or incorporation), along with providing support to get the business off the ground, such as:• Incorporating companies• Helping you understand the benefits and challenges of going into business with partners and shareholders, including drafting shareholder agreements and partnership agreements• The rules that govern raising your initial capitalExisting Businesses:I counsel clients on all corporate/commercial aspects of running their business, such as:• Estate Freezes and succession planning (in conjunction with your tax advisors)• Amalgamations• Buying or selling businesses• Raising new equity or debt capital• Protecting your intellectual property• Entering into important contractual arrangements with suppliers and customers• Helping shareholders and partners resolve disputes before they escalate into litigationWhat I Don’t Do1. Employment/Labour Law2. Real Estate Law3. Family Law4. Wills and Estates5. Personal Injury6. Litigation7. Tax Law8. Insolvency9. Competition Law10. Criminal Law/Regulatory OffencesFor these types of matters, I am happy to help you find the right lawyer to help solve your issue. Show less

Guelph, Ontario

I was corporate legal counsel to the Skyline Group of Companies. As a full-service real estate investment management organization, Skyline acquires properties across Canada, and fully manage these properties, ensuring its residential and commercial tenants are proud to live and work in each building. Each of these properties is part of a private real estate investment trust (REIT) portfolio, which Skyline offers to its investors as unique alternative investment products. Skyline currently… Show more I was corporate legal counsel to the Skyline Group of Companies. As a full-service real estate investment management organization, Skyline acquires properties across Canada, and fully manage these properties, ensuring its residential and commercial tenants are proud to live and work in each building. Each of these properties is part of a private real estate investment trust (REIT) portfolio, which Skyline offers to its investors as unique alternative investment products. Skyline currently offers three private REIT products: Skyline Apartment REIT, Skyline Commercial REIT, and Skyline Retail REIT. Skyline also offers Skyline Clean Energy Fund. Show less

I wrote a weekly column called "The View From Up North" for legal blog, Above The Law.

Keybridge is a legal recruitment firm that focuses on placing lawyers in law firms and in house positions throughout North America. As President, I am responsible for all day-to-day operations of the company, including strategy, business development and recruitment.

Toronto, Canada Area

I advised Steve Kouleas (TSN broadcaster) and Rick Down (Major League Baseball hitting coach) in all aspects of their careers.

Toronto, Ontario

Senior Consultant with The Heller Group. I specialized in placing lawyers of all levels of seniority with top law firms and corporations.

Toronto, Ontario

Aided clients engaged in a variety of commercial transactions, including intellectual property licensing arrangements, joint venture arrangements, bank financings, private debt financings, private equity transactions, sale of business transactions and security arrangements.

Toronto, Ontario

Aided clients engaged in a variety of commercial transactions, including intellectual property licensing arrangements, joint venture arrangements, bank financings, private debt financings, private equity transactions, sale of business transactions and security arrangements.

Toronto

I articled with the firm. I also completed an intellectual property articling rotation with IP boutique, Sim, Hughes.

Toronto, Ontario

Responsible for production of NBA on CTV simulcasts, including leading and managing crew of 10 + production staffAssociate producer of NBA on CTV halftime show

Toronto, Ontario

Reebok Invitational Tournament – produced live championship high school basketball gameNBA Dunkstreet – wrote, produced and hosted features and packaged YTV’s weekly NBA show (co-production with the NBA)Junior Jays T.V. Magazine - wrote and produced features and packaged the show

Toronto, Ontario

Wrote and produced features and highlight packages for Sportsdesk

Certificate, Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Cybersecurity: Managing Risk in the Information Age. This is an 8-week online short course that was designed by the former Chief of Staff.

Ll.B., Law

B.A.A., Radio And Television Arts

B.A., Sociology