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Michael Scherman

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. · McCarthy Tétrault

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About

Michael Scherman is a partner in the Technology Law Group and Cyber/Data Groups at McCarthy Tétrault who advises on a broad range of technology-related transactions, including privacy, technology outsourcing, cloud services, licensing, joint development arrangements, e‑commerce, data sharing, distribution agreements and competitive/public technology procurements. He has specific experience addressing issues posed by emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data and speaks on industry topics including data ownership and privacy considerations.

Practice areas

TechnologyPrivacy & Data ProtectionTechnology TransactionsOutsourcingCloud ServicesLicensingE-commerceData Sharing

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Expertise

Artificial IntelligenceBig DataOpen BankingBlockchain

Education

  • Bachelor of Engineering Physics, University of Saskatchewan
  • LL.B., McGill University
  • BCL, McGill University

Admissions

  • Ontario Bar (2013)
  • Saskatchewan Bar (2015)
  • Certified Information Privacy Professional (Canada)

Languages

English