Join us for a three-day panel series from March 4th-6th during lunch (12:30-2:00) in room J130. Professionals in the IP and Technology fields will gather to discuss the complex legal issues arising through the advent of the Cannabis Industry, Smart Contracts & Blockchain, and the increasing concern over Data Protection & Social Media.

REGISTRATION IS FREE AND MANDATORY

Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/2263799890564982/

PANELISTS (Check back as they will be updated):

*Monday, March 4th - Patent and Trademark in Cannabis Law*

Melanie Szweras: Partner with Bereskin & Parr LLP.

Graham Hood: Senior Associate with Smart & Biggar.

*Tuesday, March 5th – Smart Contracts & Blockchain*

James Kosa: Partner with Weirfoulds.

Amy Ter Haar: Associate with the Creative Destruction Lab.

Paul Horbal: Partner with Bereskin & Parr LLP.

Chetan Phull: Founder of Smartblock Law Professional Corporation.

*Wednesday, March 6th – Data Protection and Social Media*

Lotus Ruan: Author at the Citizen Lab.

Don Johnston: Partner with Aird Berlis.

Amanda Branch: Associate with Bereskin & Parr LLP.

Graeme Deuchars: Senior Counsel at Capital One.

Accessibility:

The entrance to the Jackman Law Building from Queen's Park Crescent has an accessible ramp. The Jackman Law Building can also be entered via Flavelle House (the main door beside the driveway). The rear entrance to the Jackman Law Building from beside the Hoskin Ave. gates on Philosopher's Walk also has an accessible ramp, but note the slope is quite extended.