Jennifer R. Davidson, B.A., J.D.
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Qualifications
- Juris Doctor, Osgoode Hall Law School
- BA, Social Anthropology, Dalhousie University
- Community Mediator, St. Stephens Community House
- Post Graduate Honours Certificate, Corporate Communications, Centennial College
- Web Development Certificate, Ryerson University
Jennifer Davidson is an associate of the firm. She practises technology law and intellectual property law.
Practice Areas
Jennifer Davidson practices technology law and intellectual property law at Deeth Williams Wall LLP, advising clients on the various stages of commercializing protecting and commercializing innovations including outsourcing transactions, intellectual property licensing, privacy and regulatory considerations, particularly with respect to emerging technologies and artificial intelligence, for both private and public sector clients. Jennifer advises clients on a range of cybersecurity preparatory and response measures.
Jennifer also advises clients on intellectual property protection, and represents clients in IP disputes and litigation, with emphasis on issues involving copyright in digital media.
Jennifer is the Chair of the Ontario Bar Association’s IT & IP Law Section, Vice President of the Canadian Technology Law Association (CAN-TECH), Co-Chair of the Women in Technology committee @CAN-TECH, and member of the advisory board of an internationally recognized science and technology university.
Jennifer is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School and recipient of the Dean's Gold Key, the IP and Technology Law Prize and the Anita Sulley Award. Jennifer continues to maintain close ties with Osgoode Hall Law School, serving as a coach to the school’s competitive international IP mooting program.
Prior to becoming a lawyer, Jennifer worked in the technology sector, developing customized solutions and applications to small and medium sized enterprises.
Jennifer is a frequent speaker and writer on technology, cybersecurity and intellectual property law.
Jennifer joined DWW as a summer student in 2014 and completed her articles with the firm in 2017.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
- Dean's Gold Key, Osgoode Hall Law School
- IP & Technology Law Prize, Osgoode Hall Law School
- Anita Sulley Award, Osgoode Hall Law School
Professional Affiliations
- Chair, IP & IT Law Section, Ontario Bar Association
- Vice President and Board of Directors, Canadian Technology Law Association (Can-Tech)
- Co-Chair, Women in Technology, Canadian Technology Law Association (Can-Tech)
- Member of Council, Technion University Foundation of Canada
- Member of Council, Ontario Bar Association
- Women's Law Association of Ontario (Member)
- Canadian Bar Association (Member)
- Canadian Internet Registration Authority (Member)
- Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (Member)
- Toronto Computer Lawyers' Group (Member)
- Toronto Intellectual Property Group (Member)
- Toronto Lawyers Association (Member)
