Founder & Principal Lawyer
Carissa manages the delivery of legal services across the firm's practice areas — from cutting-edge AI and privacy law to corporate transactions, real estate, and estates. Carissa also advises founders, professionals and individuals on complex matters throughout various stages of their lives. She works with clients across Canada and the Caribbean.
Through Canada's interprovincial mobility framework, we are able to advise and support clients on matters involving multiple provinces, including technology, privacy, and commercial matters. Limitations may apply.
AI Act compliance, governance frameworks, algorithmic accountability, and regulatory strategy for organizations deploying AI systems.
PIPEDA, GDPR, and global privacy compliance programs. Data breach response, privacy impact assessments, and operational governance structures.
SaaS agreements, software licensing, IP assignments, vendor contracts, and technology M&A for startups and established enterprises.
Mergers and Acquisitions, incorporations, shareholder agreements, commercial contracts, employment law and ongoing corporate counsel for companies and growing businesses.
Data breach and privacy litigation, professional negligence, and employment disputes, with emerging expertise in AI-related liability and technology-driven claims. Additional experience in commercial and real estate disputes, advising on strategy, risk, and resolution in complex matters.
Real estate transactions, estate planning, and multi-jurisdictional wealth structuring for clients with assets in Canada and the Caribbean.
From clerking at the Caribbean Court of Justice to advising international governments, Carissa's career spans the highest levels of legal practice, policy development, and corporate advisory work.
A global voice on AI governance and privacy law — recognized by the United Nations, European Union, and leading industry conferences worldwide.
Facilitated a governance session for the UNDP before an audience of global leaders, politicians, judges, and senior decision-makers on AI accountability and democratic values.
Led a policy team at the Centre for AI and Digital Policy focused on EU AI Act enforcement, contributing directly to international regulatory development.
Recognized speaker at major industry conferences alongside experts from Google, EY, and leading global law firms on AI governance, privacy, and emerging technology law.
Work cited by policymakers and featured in the AI and Democratic Values Index, with formal submissions to the United Nations and European Union on AI regulation.
Education, certifications, bar admissions, and professional affiliations that underpin Carissa's practice.
