Lydia Y. Pilch
Lydia practices in the areas of corporate/commercial, real estate/leasing, and information technology law. In commercial leasing matters, Lydia represents tenants and landlords in connection with retail, office and industrial leases, whether acting on behalf of large, national organizations or small and mid-sized operations. She regularly handles matters such as lease drafting and negotiation, formulation and structuring of commercial agreements and transactions, as well as asset and share acquisition/disposition.
With respect to her information technology practice, Lydia has particular experience acting on behalf of public, private, and non-profit organizations in connection with privacy compliance and information management, software and intellectual property licensing, Internet-based agreements, and telecommunications matters. Lydia also acts as the firm’s Chief Privacy Officer.
Education:
University of Toronto (B.A. Hons., 2002)University of Toronto, Faculty of Law (J.D., 2005)
Year of Call:
Ontario, 2006Professional Memberships:
Law Society of Upper CanadaCanadian/Ontario Bar Associations
Canadian Corporate Counsel Association
International Association of Privacy Professionals
International Council of Shopping Centers
Articles/Publications:
Co-author, “Claiming Against the PPSA Assurance Fund”, Ontario Bar Association, 2005
Author and presenter, “A Legislative Overview of Bill C-45: Amendments to the Criminal Code Affecting the Criminal Liability of Organizations”, Packaging Association of Canada, Platinum Breakfast, September 2007
Author and presenter, “Operating Costs: What can and can’t be included and what should and shouldn’t be included?”, ICSC Law Conference, March 2008
Author and presenter, “Surrender Agreements: Making the Most of a Break-Up”, ICSC Law Conference, March 2009
Author and presenter, “Relocation Clauses: Minimizing the Stress of a Change of Address”, ICSC Law Conference, February 2010