Lawson Lundell LLP | Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
A lawyer since 2001
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He's been around the block when it comes to tech commercialization, privacy, data security, procurement, and construction. He’s also your guy for navigating tricky waters in innovation, IP protection, and project management. Basically, if it involves tech or engineering, Paul’s seen it and done it.
Over the years, Paul’s worked with everyone from scrappy startups and emerging companies to massive, publicly traded corporations. He's a hands-on dealmaker who knows how to balance the moving parts of business, technology, and law. His approach isn't just about closing deals; it’s about crafting strategies that work for everyone involved. Paul’s also a big supporter of the local startup scene in British Columbia, spending a lot of time with groups like Accelerate Okanagan and entrepreneurship@UBCO.
Paul’s got serious street cred when it comes to setting up and leading legal teams, especially in complex, emerging fields like big tech projects. Thanks to his deep knowledge and experience, he’s even been called to court as an expert witness in cases involving intellectual property disputes. For example, in the high-profile patent case of Maoz Betser-Zilevitch v. PetroChina Canada Ltd., Paul was brought in to weigh in on licensing royalties. His expert opinion played a key role, and ultimately, the Federal Court sided with the evidence provided by Paul and his team, dismissing the patent infringement claim.
Beyond his day-to-day work, Paul’s always been about giving back to the community. He’s been involved with various professional organizations, including the Association of Professional Engineers & Geoscientists of Alberta, where he’s been a member since 1987. Plus, he spent time clerking for the Oregon State Court of Appeals, cutting his teeth on the legal side under Justice Edward H. Warren.
When it comes to his professional work, Paul brings a unique combo of technical and legal expertise. With dual licenses as an attorney in both the U.S. (Oregon) and Canada (Alberta and British Columbia), and as a professional engineer, Paul knows how to get things done on a global scale. He’s tackled projects in a variety of industries—from energy and healthcare to gaming and transportation—handling everything from electric vehicle infrastructure to digital supply chain management. His expertise spans from drafting agreements and managing IP to dealing with the complex issues that come with tech licensing and innovation.
Paul’s not just a lawyer; he's a strategic thinker who gets how all the pieces fit together. Whether he's negotiating a cross-border investment or helping a startup protect its latest big idea, Paul is all about finding practical solutions that make sense for the business. If you're looking for someone who can see the big picture and has the skills to navigate the nitty-gritty details, Paul’s your guy.