Overview (Program Summary)
A program hosted by:
ACC OntarioPlease join Torys LLP and the Association of Corporate Counsel Ontario Chapter for a comprehensive session on breaking down the essentials for negotiating the blockchain deal.
As companies adopt new technology into their processes, it's vital in-house counsel stay abreast of the challenges and opportunities this brings. Join Torys, SecureKey Technologies, and TD as they discuss developments in blockchain as well as learnings obtained from negotiating a complete blockchain-based service offering. Some of the questions this engaging panel will dissect:
- What is blockchain?
- A brief level-set on the basics
- Blockchain applications
- Currency
- Smart contracts
- Digital I.D.
- The blockchain deal: What are the key privacy considerations?
- Security
- Disclosure and consent
- Immutability vs. privacy law
- The blockchain deal: What are the key non-legal considerations?
- Pre-launch
- Post-launch
This program is eligible for up to 45 Substantive minutes and contains 45 Professionalism minutes.
This event is open and free of charge to in-house counsel only and you must RSVP to attend. Please RSVP by no later than Monday, December 2, 2019. Space is limited and no walk-ins will be permitted.
ACC Ontario reserves the right to review all registrations for eligibility. In-house counsel must be ACC members or meet ACC membership eligibility. Please click here for further details.
Questions? Please email us.
Speakers
Our featured speaker panel for this event will consist of:
- Jessica Lumiere, Senior Lawyer, Torys LLP
- Adam Armstrong, Partner, Torys LLP
- Gord Ackroyd, General Counsel, SecureKey Technologies
- Alina Silvestrovici Paun, Senior Counsel, Enterprise Payments, TD Legal Department