Christopher Lennon
InvestorPresident and General Counsel at Empowered Startups Ltd.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
About
Former Vancouver law firm attorney advising tech companies and research organizations who joined Empowered as President and General Counsel, overseeing operations and legal matters. Continues to advise clients through Lennon Law Corporation.
Experience
- Empowered Startups Ltd.President and General Counselcurrent2017 β presentVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- LennonAllenTechnology and Corporate Lawyercurrent2017 β presentVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Centre for Innovation in Mineral Resource Engineering - CIMREDirector2019 β 2021Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Blockchain Ecosystem of BC SocietyDirector and Corporate Secretary2017 β 2018Vancouver, Canada Area
- Richards Buell Sutton LLPPractice Leader - Startups and New Ventures2014 β 2017Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Richards Buell Sutton LLPPractice Leader - Charities and Not-for-profits2014 β 2017Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Richards Buell Sutton LLPTechnology and Higher Education Lawyer2007 β 2017Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
- McGill-Queen's University PressText Book Author - The Handbook of Canadian Higher Education Law2016 β 2017Vancouver, Canada Area
- Empowered Startups Ltd.Advisor2014 β 2017Vancouver and Whistler BC
- Ski Canada magazineFreelance Writer2001 β 2017Whistler, Canada and New Zealand
- Thunderbird Football AssociationDirector2010 β 2012Vancouver, Canada Area
- International Freeskiers & Snowboarders AssociationAthlete - Freeskier1999 β 2010Whistler and New Zealand
- The University of British ColumbiaLaw Clerk, Office of the University Counsel2005 β 2006Vancouver, Canada Area
Education
- The University of British ColumbiaJuris Doctor (JD), Law2003 β 2007
- The University of British ColumbiaBachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and History1994 β 1998
Skills & more
Legal Compliance8Executive Team8Licensing6Regulatory CompliancePartnership AgreementsReputational RiskLegal IssuesContract LawStart-ups18Legal Advice13Intellectual Property12Corporate Law10
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Copyright LawCorporate GovernanceJoint VenturesLegal WritingTechnology TransferEntrepreneurshipContract NegotiationIOTSaaSProblem SolvingLeadershipDispute Resolution- Leanstack Certified Startup Mentor β LEANSTACK
- Black Duck Legal Specialist β Black Duck
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Colleagues at Empowered Startups Ltd.
Alexandra Wheaton
Investor at Empowered Startups Ltd.
Amber Allen
Co-Founder and Director at Empowered Startups Ltd.
Colin McDonald
Investor at Empowered Startups Ltd.
Dalton Stark
Legal team at Empowered Startups Ltd.
Filipe Galego
Investor at Empowered Startups Ltd.
Francesco Berrettini
Investor at Empowered Startups Ltd.
Kyle Kirkegaard
Investor at Empowered Startups Ltd.
Matthew Pattinson
Startup Leader at Empowered Startups Ltd.
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