Janet is a trusted senior advisor with extensive experience on both the client and supplier sides of high-stakes negotiations, bringing a pragmatic, business-first perspective to complex legal and commercial matters. She advises on sophisticated technology transactions, complex contract negotiations, regulatory and legal compliance, long-term and termination-driven contracting, and large-scale public procurement initiatives, including FINTRAC, SaaS, and other technology-driven procurements. Janet also supports clients with AI risk assessments, licensing and commercialization frameworks, M&A post-merger integration, and defined benefit pension wind-ups and annuity purchases, helping organizations navigate both regulatory complexity and operational change with confidence.

Janet brings a confident executive presence and sharp business acumen to every engagement, combining legal rigor with strategic insight. She is known for her process-driven approach, perseverance, and fact-based, tenacious decision-making style, and is a natural mentor and coach to colleagues and legal teams. Clients value her ability to cut through complexity, align legal strategy with business objectives, and deliver practical, implementation-ready solutions.

Education:

University of Toronto, (B.A.) 1983​

University of Windsor, (LL.B.) 1986​

Queens University, (Executive Program) 1999