Focused on privacy and technology law but even more focused on solutions and efficiency, clients describe Jade as “results-oriented and very responsive” and “down to earth”.
With rankings from Chambers and Lexpert, and recognition as a 2024 Lexpert Rising Star and a 2021 Global Data Review 40 Under 40, Jade is one of British Columbia’s most recognized privacy and technology lawyers.
Success in Technology Projects
Jade’s goal is to help our clients develop, acquire and deploy cutting-edge technology. He brings together all aspects of his practice to identify and mitigate key risks particularly cybersecurity and privacy—and successfully negotiate commercial contracts. He has led the negotiation of dozens of major information technology project deals and has particular experience in the acquisition of cybersecurity products and SaaS solutions. As counsel to Canada’s Digital Technology Supercluster, Jade has helped launch several multi-participant technology development projects that bring together the private and public sector.
A Leader in Cybersecurity and Privacy
Jade’s cybersecurity practice begins before the incident, helping organizations with incident preparedness, risk management and the acquisition of cybersecurity software and services. He has worked on some of the largest cybersecurity incidents in Canadian history and dozens of other incidents, including data breaches and ransomware attacks.
On privacy compliance, Jade has particular experience in the retail, financial and technology sectors, helping clients balance compliance, risk, innovation and competitiveness. Jade has a strong interest in leading the rapid development of privacy and cybersecurity law. He recently appeared before the B.C.’s Legislative Assembly’s Special Committee to review the Personal Information Protection Act. Jade has spoken on technology, privacy and cybersecurity at dozens of events and guest lectured at the University of Victoria and for Osgoode Hall Law School’s Certificate in Privacy and Cybersecurity Law.
Unique Public Sector Experience
As part of his unique public sector focus, Jade has extensive experience advising on British Columbia’s public sector privacy legislation (the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act) for public bodies and their service providers. He has also led the negotiation of public sector technology contracts and outsourcing and understands the unique privacy, cybersecurity and commercial needs of the public sector.
Advancing Legal Technology
Supporting technology adoption in the practice of law, Jade is a member of the Firm’s Cloud Committee, has worked on several projects to adopt new technology and has provided on-going education within the firm and to clients on how to improve their practices with technology.
Jade in a member of the Law Society of British Columbia and Law Society of Saskatchewan (inactive). Jade clerked for the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal under the Chief Justice.
COMMUNITY & PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP
- Canadian Technology Law Association (CAN-TECH) – Board Member
- International Association of Privacy Professionals – Member
- Vision Zero Vancouver – Board Member
- Vancouver’s School Streets – Volunteer
- Métis Nation British Columbia – Citizen
Awards & Rankings
Chambers Canada
Leading Lawyer: Privacy & Data Protection
Lexpert Rising Stars
Leading Lawyer Under 40
The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
Leading Lawyer: Data Protection & Privacy; Technology Transactions
Lexpert Special Edition: Technology & Health Sciences
Leading Laywer
Global Data Review 40 Under 40
Recognizes the top 40 data lawyers under the age of 40 from around the world.
Horace E. Read Award
Awarded to graduating student who has made the greatest overall contribution to scholarship and student life.
Schulich Scholarship in Law
Award based on academic merit and community involvement.
McCarthy Tétrault Leadership Award
Award based on academic merit and community involvement.
Hon. Richard B. Hanson Prize in Constitutional Law
Awarded for the highest mark in Constitutional Law.