Lawson Lundell's Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution Blog follows new and interesting issues emerging in the legal and business communities. Our goal is to provide a source of valuable information and insight on a wide variety of matters for our readers.
Practice Expertise
- Commercial Law
- Technology
Areas of Practice
- Commercial Law
- Technology
Profile
Cecilia is Counsel in Lawson Lundell's Corporate Commercial and Technology Group. She is a commercial lawyer who specializes in technology transactions, the commercialization of intellectual property, artificial intelligence, and privacy and data security.
Cecilia advises companies across a broad range of industries, on complex commercial arrangements and the integration and scaling of technology-driven solutions. Her practice focuses on drafting and negotiating SaaS, licensing, and outsourcing agreements, structuring strategic partnerships, and advising on data use, AI-enabled solutions, and regulatory compliance, particularly in regulated and data-intensive environments.
Cecilia brings a unique combination of in-house, operational, and private practice experience. She spent several years in-house at a leading company, where she advised on a broad range of commercial and employment matters and supported the company's technology and digital initiatives, including strategic acquisitions. She later served as Legal Director of a technology company, where she led legal strategy for product development, commercialization, and partnerships. This experience gives Cecilia a practical understanding of how technology is evaluated, implemented, and scaled within operating businesses.
In private practice, Cecilia has acted on a wide range of commercial transactions across industries, with a particular focus on healthcare and data-driven platforms. She regularly advises on the commercialization of intellectual property, technology procurement and deployment, and the legal frameworks required to support innovation, including in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence.
Cecilia is recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada and was named a CAN-TECH Law Rising Star in 2025. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Technology Law Association (CAN-TECH Law), Canada's leading organization for technology law practitioners and is the President of the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers, BC Chapter.
Cecilia advises companies across a broad range of industries, on complex commercial arrangements and the integration and scaling of technology-driven solutions. Her practice focuses on drafting and negotiating SaaS, licensing, and outsourcing agreements, structuring strategic partnerships, and advising on data use, AI-enabled solutions, and regulatory compliance, particularly in regulated and data-intensive environments.
Cecilia brings a unique combination of in-house, operational, and private practice experience. She spent several years in-house at a leading company, where she advised on a broad range of commercial and employment matters and supported the company's technology and digital initiatives, including strategic acquisitions. She later served as Legal Director of a technology company, where she led legal strategy for product development, commercialization, and partnerships. This experience gives Cecilia a practical understanding of how technology is evaluated, implemented, and scaled within operating businesses.
In private practice, Cecilia has acted on a wide range of commercial transactions across industries, with a particular focus on healthcare and data-driven platforms. She regularly advises on the commercialization of intellectual property, technology procurement and deployment, and the legal frameworks required to support innovation, including in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence.
Cecilia is recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada and was named a CAN-TECH Law Rising Star in 2025. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Technology Law Association (CAN-TECH Law), Canada's leading organization for technology law practitioners and is the President of the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers, BC Chapter.
Bar Admissions
Called to the British Columbia Bar, 2016
Called to the Ontario Bar, 2015
Education
University of Ottawa, J.D., 2013
York University, B.A., 2009
Areas of Practice
- Commercial Law
- Technology
Professional Career
Professional Associations
Recognition and Ranking
* Best Lawyers in Canada 2026: 'Ones to Watch' - Corporate Law
Professional Activities and Experience
* Canadian Technology Law Association, Board of Directors, Member
* Canadian Association of Black Lawyers, President of BC Board of Directors
* Canadian Bar Association, Member
* Law Society of British Columbia, Member
* Law Society of Ontario, Member
* Black Professionals in Tech Network, Member
Recognition and Ranking
* Best Lawyers in Canada 2026: 'Ones to Watch' - Corporate Law
Professional Activities and Experience
* Canadian Technology Law Association, Board of Directors, Member
* Canadian Association of Black Lawyers, President of BC Board of Directors
* Canadian Bar Association, Member
* Law Society of British Columbia, Member
* Law Society of Ontario, Member
* Black Professionals in Tech Network, Member
Blogs
North of 60 Blog
Our North of 60 Blog provides commentary on current legal trends and developments, and legislative updates affecting businesses in Northern Canada.
Privacy & Data Management Blog
This blog is authored by members of the Privacy & Data Management Department. We follow new and interesting issues emerging in the legal and business communities. We follow emerging issues, legal developments, and new technology as they impact privacy and data management. We will focus on how organizations can protect, manage and innovate with information considering the various risks, regulatory and governance requirements.
The Business Law Blog
This blog is authored by members of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department. We intend to follow new and interesting issues emerging in the legal and business communities. The wide range of experience among the members of our litigation group will provide a diverse and insightful examination of current legal trends and topics. Our goal is to provide a source of valuable information and insight on a wide variety of matters for our readers.
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