Michael Scherman

Technology

Michael is a partner in the Technology Law Group and Cyber/Data Groups with deep experience in providing practical legal solutions across a broad range of technology-related transactions, including in relation to privacy, technology outsourcing, cloud services, licensing, joint development arrangements, e-commerce, data sharing, distribution agreements and competitive/public technology procurements.

Michael brings specific knowledge and experience in addressing the unique concerns posed by emerging technologies and trends, including artificial intelligence and big data.

He regularly advises companies in relation to complex arrangements involving novel and innovative uses of data and technology and speaks on topics of strategic importance in the industry, including at the 2022 Canadian Open Banking Forum regarding data ownership and at the 2022 IEEE GET Blockchain Forum regarding privacy considerations.

Michael holds a Bachelor of Engineering Physics from the University of Saskatchewan, and law degrees (LL.B. and BCL) from McGill University.