Tracey Durand

Of Counsel

 

Tracey is an experienced business executive and general counsel with extensive experience in commercial matters, corporate governance, employment, business reengineering, and risk management.

Expertise:

Commercial; Corporate; Corporate Social Responsibility; Employment; Information Technology; Litigation Management; Privacy & Data Security 

Former firms & in-house roles:

Sodexo Canada Ltd.; Shred-it / Security; Compass Group Canada; McMillan Binch; Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

Tracey has drafted, negotiated and reviewed a broad spectrum of commercial agreements including outsourcing, services, employment and procurement agreements as well as commercial leases. In addition, Tracey has participated in sales processes by examining and evaluating Requests for Proposals and bid documents. Tracey is experienced in acquisitions, privacy policy, and compliance.

Tracey has piloted initiatives for clients to tighten legal policies and introduce structure to better utilize legal as a resource and reduce cost. She has assisted in evaluating underperformance in contracts and inconsistencies in contract administration and has implemented programs to significantly increase the efficiency of legal processes. Tracey has also implemented litigation avoidance, management, and resolution processes at various organizations.

While with Sodexo Canada, Tracey spearheaded several corporate social responsibility initiatives to align with client requirements and goals. Tracey founded and co-chaired the Aboriginal Relations Committees tasked with creating transparent policies and procedures for interaction with Aboriginal business partners and alignment with corporate policy.

EDUCATION
Osgoode Hall Law School, (LL.B.) 1992
Western University, (B.A.) 1989

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