Experience

President's Choice Financial

• Canada
• Financial Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

  • Oct 2021 - Present



Capital One

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Legal, Compliance and Risk Officer, Capital One Canada

  • 2016 - Oct 2021

  A division of a Fortune 500 company, Capital One Canada provides a range of credit cards and digital tools to consumers and is recognized for its leadership in data analytics. Reporting to the CEO and Global CCO, lead legal, compliance, privacy, corporate governance and government relations. Accountable for risk across the bank including enterprise and operational risk management. Manage regulatory relations and strategy for all Canadian (OSFI, FCAC, OPC, FINTRAC) and U.S. (OCC, FRB, CFPB) agencies. Show less

• Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, Capital One Canada

  • 2018 - 2020

  Reporting to the CEO and Global CCO, accountable for establishing and executing on all legal strategy, as well as compliance, privacy, testing, control effectiveness and anti-money laundering functions.

• Chief Legal Officer, Capital One Canada

  • 2016 - 2018

  Reporting to the CEO, accountable for establishing and executing on all legal strategy, including acquisitions and litigation and employment matters.



Women General Counsel Canada

• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice-President and National Conference Co-chair

  • 2018 - Jan 2020

  Women General Counsel Canada is a member-led organization established by women in general counsel and legal executive roles working together to grow, connect, and contribute. Women General Counsel Canada is a member-led organization established by women in general counsel and legal executive roles working together to grow, connect, and contribute.



Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations

• Member of the Board of Directors

  • 2014 - 2019

  The Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals is a not-for-profit association with a membership dedicated to the principles of health and safety in Canada. The Board manages the certification of safety professionals and the CRSP designation, a widely-accepted form of recognition by industry and government in Canada. The Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals is a not-for-profit association with a membership dedicated to the principles of health and safety in Canada. The Board manages the certification of safety professionals and the CRSP designation, a widely-accepted form of recognition by industry and government in Canada.



Canadian Bankers Association

• Canada
• Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

  • 2015 - 2017

  The Canadian Bankers Association is leading voice for more than 60 member banks in Canada, advocating for public policies that contribute to a sound banking system. Reporting to the President, was Head of Legal, Communications and Policy divisions and Corporate Secretary to the Board. Established significant relationships with Canadian government and regulatory authorities as a leading industry advocate on legal and regulatory issues. The Canadian Bankers Association is leading voice for more than 60 member banks in Canada, advocating for public policies that contribute to a sound banking system. Reporting to the President, was Head of Legal, Communications and Policy divisions and Corporate Secretary to the Board. Established significant relationships with Canadian government and regulatory authorities as a leading industry advocate on legal and regulatory issues.



Mastercard

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Mastercard Canada

  • 2007 - 2015

  Mastercard is a technology company operating a global payment processing network, connecting consumers, financial institutions, governments and businesses. Reporting to the President, was Head of Legal and Public Policy functions and Corporate Secretary to the Board. Successfully managed complex, multijurisdictional litigation including consumer class actions and Competition Tribunal matters. Negotiated various commercial transactions and arrangements including credit card portfolio deals, intellectual property and license agreements and marketing and sponsorship arrangements. Show less



Dell Technologies

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Legal Counsel and Privacy Officer, Dell Canada

  • 2005 - 2007

  Dell is a global corporation providing computer hardware and other innovative technologies to consumers and businesses in Canada. Reporting to the General Counsel, lead advisor for Dell Canada’s consumer and small business divisions, advising on marketing, advertising, e-commerce and product initiatives. Established Dell Canada’s first Privacy Office and appointed Privacy Officer. Successfully managed Supreme Court of Canada litigation. Dell is a global corporation providing computer hardware and other innovative technologies to consumers and businesses in Canada. Reporting to the General Counsel, lead advisor for Dell Canada’s consumer and small business divisions, advising on marketing, advertising, e-commerce and product initiatives. Established Dell Canada’s first Privacy Office and appointed Privacy Officer. Successfully managed Supreme Court of Canada litigation.



Moneris

• Canada
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legal Counsel

  • 2002 - 2005

  Moneris is a joint venture providing technology solutions for the processing of payments by Canadian businesses. Reporting to the General Counsel, responsible for providing legal advice on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters. Moneris is a joint venture providing technology solutions for the processing of payments by Canadian businesses. Reporting to the General Counsel, responsible for providing legal advice on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters.



Aird & Berlis LLP

• Canada
• Legal Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Corporate Law Associate

  • 1998 - 2002