Caravel Law LLP
Lisa Conway, L.L.B., ICD.D has an extensive work experience in the legal and corporate sectors. From 2008 to 2021, they held various roles at different organizations, including Caravel Law LLP, InnVest Hotels, Royal Bank of Scotland Business, BlackRock, Macquarie Group, and Toronto Stock Exchange.
At Caravel Law LLP, Lisa currently serves as Senior Legal Counsel and of Counsel. In this position, they provide legal expertise and counsel to the firm.
From 2015 to 2021, Lisa worked at InnVest Hotels as the Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary. Lisa'sresponsibilities included overseeing the 5-year corporate strategic plan, managing hotel buying and selling (M&A), reviewing renovation documentation, and providing legal advice to the board for high-level strategic decisions. Lisa also had oversight of the office services, including legal and compliance, HR, payroll, and IT.
At Royal Bank of Scotland Business, Lisa held multiple roles. From 2014 to 2015, they served as the Chief Executive Officer & General Counsel, responsible for the overall leadership, regulatory compliance, and management of Royal Bank of Scotland, Canada. Lisa chaired the board and investment committee and ensured the smooth running of day-to-day operations with a team of 55 staff.
From 2012 to 2014, Lisa acted as General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer and Acting CEO for RBS Capital Markets. Lisa chaired the board and was responsible for compliance oversight and liaising with regulatory authorities.
Prior to that, Lisa worked at BlackRock as the General Counsel, Legal & Compliance, overseeing legal matters during the acquisition of Claymore investments and leading the legal department. Lisa also worked at Macquarie Group as the General Counsel, Banking & Financial Services, where they managed legal work for new businesses and special projects, including the acquisition of Blackmont.
Lisa's earlier experience includes a role as Senior Legal Counsel at the Toronto Stock Exchange, specifically in derivatives.
Overall, Lisa Conway has a strong background in legal counsel, compliance, executive leadership, and strategic decision-making across various industries.
Lisa Conway, L.L.B., ICD.D has a comprehensive education history that spans over several years. In 1986, they completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) (Hons) degree at Western University. Building on this foundation, they went on to pursue a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree at the same institution from 1990 to 1993. Following this, they obtained the certification of Call to Bar, Ontario from The Law Society of Upper Canada, although the specific month and year of accomplishment are not provided.
In 2018 and 2019, Lisa Conway further enhanced their knowledge and skills by completing an Executive Education program in Finance, General at Harvard Business School. This executive education program is geared towards professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of finance in a business context.
In 2021 and 2022, Lisa Conway enrolled in the Directors Education Program at the Institute of Corporate Directors. Although the field of study is not specified, this program is intended for individuals aiming to enhance their governance and board leadership capabilities.
Overall, Lisa Conway's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) (Hons) degree, a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree, an Executive Education program in Finance, General, and participation in the Directors Education Program. Additionally, they hold the Call to Bar, Ontario certification from The Law Society of Upper Canada.
Caravel Law LLP
Caravel Law has transformed the delivery of legal services and solutions for businesses by deploying a lean overhead, a technology-based model that utilizes more operationally-experienced lawyers.