Where did Gillian Akai go to school?

Gillian Akai studied at York University - Osgoode Hall Law School (Joint Bachelor of Laws (LLB)/M.B.A.).

Gillian Akai

Investor

Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Communications and Corporate Secretary at Maple Leaf Foods strategic venture activity · Vice President and Chief Counsel, M&A and Licensing at Pfizer Venture Investments

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Genevieve PintounlockedGillian: together at Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP (2003–2006)

×3Gillian: together at Pfizer Venture Investments

×7Gillian: together at York University - Osgoode Hall Law School

Gillian: together at Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP

About

Gillian Akai serves as Vice President and Chief Counsel, M&A and Licensing at Pfizer. Her work covers mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, venture capital investments, and other complex transactions, including cross-border and international deals. She has experience leading cross-functional teams and working with both internal groups and external partners.

Experience

Maple Leaf Foods IncSenior Vice President, General Counsel, Communications and Corporate Secretarycurrent2025 — present
Postmedia Network Inc.Chief Administrative Officer, Executive Vice President and General Counsel2018 — 2025
Postmedia Network Inc.Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary2016 — 2018
Postmedia Network Inc.Vice President, Legal Affairs and Corporate Secretary2010 — 2016
Canwest Media Inc.Director, Legal Affairs2008 — 2010
Canwest Media Inc.Legal Counsel2006 — 2008
Fraser Milner Casgrain LLPAssociate2002 — 2006

Skills & more

Corporate Law22Privacy Law17Corporate Governance11Mergers & Acquisitions7Intellectual Property6Legal Advice4Software Licensing3Digital Media2Joint Ventures2Securities Regulation1Legal Writing2Cyberlaw1

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LitigationManagementDue DiligenceSecuritiesEmployment LawCopyright Law

Languages English

From Gillian's professional profile.

Colleagues at Maple Leaf Foods strategic venture activity

Adam Grogan

President and Chief Operating Officer at Maple Leaf Foods strategic venture activity

Alexandria Gentry

Venture Partner - Philippines at Integra Partners

Andreas Liris

Chief Technology and Information Officer at Maple Leaf Foods strategic venture activity

Casey Richards

President, Maple Leaf Foods USA at Maple Leaf Foods strategic venture activity

Charles Sorrentino

Managing Director, Head of Investments at Rithm Capital

Curtis Frank

President and Chief Executive Officer at Maple Leaf Foods strategic venture activity

David Smales

Chief Financial Officer at Maple Leaf Foods strategic venture activity

Jeb Spencer

Managing Partner and Co-Founder at TVC Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is Gillian Akai?: Gillian Akai serves as Vice President and Chief Counsel, M&A and Licensing at Pfizer. Her work covers mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, venture capital investments, and other complex transactions, including cross-border and international deals. She has experience leading cross-functional teams and working with both internal groups and external partners.
Where does Gillian Akai work?: Gillian Akai is Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Communications and Corporate Secretary at Maple Leaf Foods strategic venture activity.
Where did Gillian Akai go to school?: Gillian Akai studied at York University - Osgoode Hall Law School (Joint Bachelor of Laws (LLB)/M.B.A.).

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