Lynn Johannson, Advisor, Sustainability and ESG
January 4th, 2024
Lynn Johannson, President of E2 Management Corporation and Catalyst for THE Collaboration
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David Durand, Advisor, Innovation and Advocacy
David Durand, Advisor, Innovation and Advocacy
David Durand, LL.L., B.Sc. chem., – Founder and Managing Partner of Durand Lawyers – Lawyer (Québec) and Trademark Agent – Lecturer at the University of Ottawa (IP)
David’s background in law and science has transformed Durand Lawyers into a leading boutique law firm with a focus on intellectual property, technology law and data privacy in the fast evolving fintech, crypto and software-as-a-service (SaaS) spaces.
David has been called upon on Canada’s Standing Committee on Finance (FINA) to provide insight on crypto-assets and blockchain within its review of the PCMLTFA, and has, since then, made submissions before the OSC, CSA/IIROC, IOSCO and most recently before the Financial Stability Board (FSB).
As a lawyer and member of the Québec Bar, David and members of the Durand Lawyers team have represented clients in various contract negotiations and transactions, as well as before different Courts, including the Québec Court of Appeal, the Superior Court of Quebec and numerous administrative tribunals.
Prior to founding Durand Lawyers, worked in top-tier IP boutique firms, based in Toronto and Montréal, as well as in the pharmaceutical industry.
“I am proud to be joining the NCFA Advisory Group and look forward to contributing our insights to the association in the fast-evolving FinTech and crypto-asset space. Promoting and supporting technological advancements as well as balanced regulatory environment are key to making Canada a go-to destination for FinTech innovation.” – Me David Durand
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