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BLG welcomes new counsel to Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection Group

Julie Gauthier joins Montréal office

Montréal (May 25, 2021) — Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) welcomes Julie Gauthier to the firm as counsel in the Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection Group. She will be based in BLG’s Montréal office.

Prior to joining BLG, Julie was senior legal counsel for a Canadian leader in telecommunications and media. In this role, she managed privacy compliance matters, supported the marketing, technology and operation departments regarding compliance issues, and prepared and negotiated commercial telecom agreements related to 5G technology. She was a member of the governance management committee and advised senior management on breaches of security safeguards.

“We are delighted to have Julie join the Privacy and Data Protection group,” said Prema Thiele, head of BLG’s Corporate & Capital Markets Group. “Her extensive expertise in negotiation and cyber incident management will prove to be invaluable to the firm and our clients.”

BLG’s Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection Group provides strategic advice to help organizations meet the increasing challenge of complying with evolving privacy and data protection standards.

About Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

As one of the largest, truly full-service Canadian law firms, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) delivers practical legal advice for domestic and international clients across more practices and industries than any Canadian firm. With 750 lawyers, intellectual property agents and other professionals, BLG serves the legal needs of businesses and institutions across Canada and beyond — from M&A and capital markets to disputes, financing, and trademark and patent registration.

 

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For more information, please contact:

Tamara Costa
National Director, Brand and Marketing Communications
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
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416.350.2642