Valerie Mann

Valerie, known affectionately as Val, stands at the helm of her firm's Technology Group and the Social Impact and Sustainable Business Group, wielding her expertise in both transactional law and strategic advisory roles. With a background that stretches from marketing management for a prominent U.S. consumer goods company to the prestigious role of Managing Partner at Lawson Lundell, Val's journey is marked by her honed skills in law, acquired post her bachelor's degree in commerce and subsequent law degree. Her legal acumen shines in the complex realms of mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, private equity, and venture capital, making her a linchpin in the industry.

Val's legal prowess extends to guiding both private and public enterprises, alongside heavyweight private equity firms and institutional investors. Her notable expertise in forming private equity and venture funds has positioned her as the go-to lead counsel for sizable transactions across diverse sectors such as technology, resources, real estate, manufacturing, and services. Furthermore, Val is entrusted with advising boards and special committees on governance and transaction-related strategies, showcasing her integral role in shaping corporate directions.

In 2017, Val's commitment to excellence in corporate governance was recognized with an ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors and Rotman School of Management, adding a prestigious feather to her cap. Beyond her practice, Val dedicates herself to education and thought leadership, frequently engaging in speaking engagements, teaching stints at law schools, and contributing to written works on mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, and leadership within the technology sector.

Her professional journey is further embellished by her active participation in the nonprofit sector, where she lends her expertise to various boards and committees. Valerie's career, marked by her bar admission in British Columbia in 1992, is underpinned by a solid educational foundation from Queen's University and Osgoode Hall Law School, alongside her specialized training from the Rotman School of Management.

Val's legal practice is vast, encompassing board advisory, corporate governance, commercial law, and more, all while steering her firm's endeavors in technology, private equity, venture capital, and business sustainability. This multifaceted career trajectory not only highlights Val's versatility and leadership in the legal domain but also underscores her profound impact on the industries she touches.