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Ceiba Law Technology law firm advising on AI, data, incident response, defence procurement, and cybersecurity law.

Through integrated GRC services, we help teams build safely, prevent issues, and coach leaders through breaches.

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Digital sovereignty is often discussed.Rarely operationalized.Most organizations are asked to take a position on soverei...
05/15/2026

Digital sovereignty is often discussed.
Rarely operationalized.

Most organizations are asked to take a position on sovereignty without a clear way to assess it.

What do you actually control?
Where does your data flow?
Which decisions can you enforce?

In practice, sovereignty is not a statement.
It is a function of how your systems are designed, contracted, and operated.

It starts with:
– understanding your architecture and dependencies
– identifying where control exists and where it doesn’t
– aligning legal, technical, and operational realities

From there, it becomes something measurable.

At Ceiba Law, we approach digital sovereignty as a question of control, not abstraction. Reach out to learn how we approach sovereignty assessments.

What is a dedicated General Counsel and do you need one?Most companies don’t need a full-time General Counsel.But they d...
05/13/2026

What is a dedicated General Counsel and do you need one?

Most companies don’t need a full-time General Counsel.
But they do need consistent legal thinking embedded in how they operate.

Legal is often brought in too late.
At the point where decisions have already been made, contracts signed, or risks materialized.

A dedicated General Counsel model changes that.

It means having ongoing legal support that:
– understands your business and how your systems operate
– structures contracts, data use, and risk before they become issues
– supports leadership in decision-making, not just documentation
– aligns legal, product, and operational realities

This is particularly critical in environments shaped by technology, AI, and data.

The question is not whether you need legal support.

It is whether it is integrated into how your business runs.

Many organizations are actively experimenting with AI.What we see in practice is less clarity on how these initiatives a...
05/12/2026

Many organizations are actively experimenting with AI.
What we see in practice is less clarity on how these initiatives are governed.

Teams are testing tools and moving quickly. At the same time, executives and boards are expected to approve decisions that carry legal, operational, and reputational consequences. In many cases, ownership is not clearly defined. Risk is not fully articulated. And the basis for key decisions is not documented.

This creates exposure. AI initiatives are not only technology deployments. They are decisions that require clear accountability, defensible reasoning, and appropriate controls from the outset.

Myriam Côté, eng., Ph.D. brings a unique combination of experience across research, industry, and strategy. Her background includes leadership roles in applied AI environments, including at Mila - Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute, where she contributed to the development and growth of one of Canada’s leading AI ecosystems Her work focuses on how organizations integrate AI in a way that is both operational and responsible, bridging technical capabilities with business and societal considerations.

This is aligned with how we approach AI at Ceiba Law.

Because ultimately, it is not just the system that needs to perform.
It is the decision behind it that needs to stand.

Integrated solutions are not about bundling services.They are built at the intersection of legal, cybersecurity, and ope...
04/30/2026

Integrated solutions are not about bundling services.

They are built at the intersection of legal, cybersecurity, and operational realities, where decisions are made, risks are carried, and outcomes are defined. But they also need to be executed, or they are just... advice.

At Ceiba, we don’t work in silos.
Our GRC division builds upon our legal engineering and delivers real solutions that helps tech leaders move forward without paralysis.

Identity. Structure. Foundation.At Ceiba, we approach legal and strategic challenges as interconnected systems — where c...
04/29/2026

Identity. Structure. Foundation.

At Ceiba, we approach legal and strategic challenges as interconnected systems — where clarity, depth, and alignment define the outcome.

Our work is built the same way.

By leaders, for leaders.Elodie Meyer is a two-time cybersecurity founder and General Counsel, advising critical infrastr...
04/28/2026

By leaders, for leaders.

Elodie Meyer is a two-time cybersecurity founder and General Counsel, advising critical infrastructure operators, cybersecurity companies, and founders at the intersection of risk, growth, and control.

With a strong foundation in M&A and corporate strategy, she supports high-stakes transactions while building legal structures that scale with the business — from early decisions to complex integrations.

Embedded where it matters. When it matters.

Ceiba Law will be at the IAPP Canada Symposium 2026 in Toronto.Our Partner, Shawn Ford, LL.M., will be speaking on a pan...
04/28/2026

Ceiba Law will be at the IAPP Canada Symposium 2026 in Toronto.

Our Partner, Shawn Ford, LL.M., will be speaking on a panel addressing a gap we see too often in practice: “The First 48 Hours: Bridging the Response Gap for Uninsured Mid-market Firms.”

🕓 May 5th at 4pm

Mid-market organizations without cyber insurance face a different reality during an incident. There is no predefined playbook, no embedded response structure, and no margin for delay.

The first 48 hours are not just operational or technical, they are legal, strategic, and reputational.

This panel will focus on:
1️⃣ How response decisions are actually made in the early stages of an incident
2️⃣ Where gaps emerge for uninsured organizations—and how to close them
3️⃣ What a coordinated, defensible response looks like under pressure

Shawn will be sharing the stage with Joel Heft, Julia Szadkowski, and Maxime Boutin.

If you are at this IAPP event, this is one to see!

🔗 https://lnkd.in/ghdtP4KA

🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day from all of us at Ceiba Law!Today, we celebrate the values that define our country: resilience, dive...
07/01/2025

🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day from all of us at Ceiba Law!

Today, we celebrate the values that define our country: resilience, diversity, and a commitment to building strong, secure communities.

Wishing our clients, partners, and colleagues across Canada a safe and joyful holiday.
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🇨🇦 Ceiba Law vous souhaite une bonne fête du Canada !

Aujourd’hui, nous célébrons les valeurs qui définissent notre pays : la résilience, la diversité et l’engagement à construire des communautés fortes et sûres.

Nous souhaitons à nos clients, à nos partenaires et à nos collègues de tout le Canada une fête joyeuse et sans danger.

✨ Bonne fête nationale du Québec! ✨En cette Saint-Jean-Baptiste, on célèbre fièrement la culture, la langue et l’identit...
06/24/2025

✨ Bonne fête nationale du Québec! ✨

En cette Saint-Jean-Baptiste, on célèbre fièrement la culture, la langue et l’identité uniques qui forgent notre collectivité.

Qu’il s’agisse de préserver nos traditions ou de bâtir un avenir numérique résilient, cette journée est un rappel de la force d’un Québec uni.

Bonne Saint-Jean à toutes et à tous, de Ceiba Law! 💙🤍

🔍 Meet Jassi Kaur – Ceiba Law’s New Sr. Technical ConsultantWe’re delighted to welcome Jassi Kaur to Ceiba Avocats, wher...
06/17/2025

🔍 Meet Jassi Kaur – Ceiba Law’s New Sr. Technical Consultant

We’re delighted to welcome Jassi Kaur to Ceiba Avocats, where her passion for cybersecurity and expertise in risk and compliance will be a driving force in strengthening our clients’ digital resilience.

Jaspreet brings a robust foundation in cybersecurity risk management and compliance, thriving on identifying vulnerabilities, ensuring adherence to industry standards, and contributing to a proactive security posture. Her curiosity for emerging technologies and tools sets her apart—fueling a commitment to continuous learning and staying ahead of evolving cyber threats.

Welcome aboard, Jassi, your drive and expertise will have a meaningful impact on our clients and our team.
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🔍 Rencontrez Jaspreet Kaur, nouveau conseiller technique senior de Ceiba

Nous sommes ravis d’accueillir Jaspreet Kaur au sein de Ceiba Avocats, où sa passion pour la cybersécurité et son expertise en matière de risque et de conformité seront une force motrice pour renforcer la résilience numérique de nos clients.

Jaspreet apporte une base solide en matière de gestion des risques de cybersécurité et de conformité, en s’efforçant d’identifier les vulnérabilités, d’assurer le respect des normes de l’industrie et de contribuer à une posture de sécurité proactive. Sa curiosité pour les technologies et les outils émergents la distingue : elle s’engage à apprendre continuellement et à garder une longueur d’avance sur l’évolution des cybermenaces.

Bienvenue à bord, Jaspreet, votre dynamisme et votre expertise auront un impact significatif sur nos clients et notre équipe.

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