Lisa R. Lifshitz
Global Guide 2024
Band 3 : Information Technology
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About
Provided by Lisa R. Lifshitz
Practice Areas
Lisa is a partner and member of Torkin Manes' Torkin Manes’ Business Law Group, specializing in the areas of information technology and business law and is the leader of the firm’s Technology, Privacy & Data Management Group. Lisa has particular expertise in preparing and negotiating technology agreements, including Internet-related, m-commerce and e-commerce agreements, cloud computing agreements (SaaS, PaaS, IasS), cloud retail agreements, cloud storage agreements, app development agreements, hosting agreements, mobile payment agreements, reseller, distribution, outsourcing, system acquisition, maintenance and support agreements, master services agreements and consulting and services agreements. She provides technology-related advice on financings and acquisitions, including export control on cross-border deals. She also provides guidance on IoT, AI/smart contracts, blockchain and open source legal matters. Lisa has considerable experience helping non-Canadian companies, especially American entities, create appropriate legal agreements for their entry into the Canadian marketplace.
Lisa also practises in the area of privacy and information management, advising both Canadian and international clients on compliance with Canadian privacy requirements. She routinely advises clients on trans-border data transfers, data breach management, privacy compliance in corporate transactions and negotiations, and privacy due diligence in connection with information technology transactions. She also advises on compliance relating to Canada’s anti-spam legislation.
Lisa is a sought after speaker and has written extensively within the field of IT and privacy Law. She has written extensively for Canadian Lawyer, Business Law Today, the SciTech Lawyer and was also the co-editor and a contributor to Cloud 3.0: Drafting and Negotiating Cloud Computing Agreements, published in May 2019 by the American Bar Association. She has recently contributed to The Director's Technology Handbook: Tips and Strategies for Advising Corporate Directors, published by the American Bar Association in May 2021.
Chambers Review
Global
Lisa Lifshitz of Torkin Manes LLP has a broad Toronto-based tech practice that includes the negotiation of e-commerce and cloud computing agreements. She is also experienced in assisting clients with privacy and data security matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Lisa is an outstanding lawyer, committed to the success of our company in every matter we ask of her. She also delegates and oversees the other lawyers in the firm who work with us, ensuring they deliver outstanding services and responsiveness."
"Lisa knows her stuff, has substantial experience and is a pleasure to work with."
"Lisa is an excellent attorney with a strong understanding of the areas of law in which she practises."
"Lisa consistently, professionally and responsively provides pragmatic advice tailored for the particular client in a cost-efficient manner."
"Lisa has very strong negotiation skills and business acumen. She knows the market and keeps up with changing industry standards and legislation. She also brings a wide breadth of experience in this field."
"Lisa is an outstanding lawyer, committed to the success of our company in every matter we ask of her. She also delegates and oversees the other lawyers in the firm who work with us, ensuring they deliver outstanding services and responsiveness."
"Lisa knows her stuff, has substantial experience and is a pleasure to work with."
"Lisa is an excellent attorney with a strong understanding of the areas of law in which she practises."
"Lisa consistently, professionally and responsively provides pragmatic advice tailored for the particular client in a cost-efficient manner."
"Lisa has very strong negotiation skills and business acumen. She knows the market and keeps up with changing industry standards and legislation. She also brings a wide breadth of experience in this field."