Jake Downs

Jake Downs has a diverse range of work experience in the legal field. Jake is currently working as a Senior Legal Counsel at Flinks since April 2023. Prior to that, they served as a Legal Counsel, Privacy at Flinks from January 2022 to April 2023.

Before joining Flinks, Jake worked at Valencia IIP Advisors Limited as a Legal Counsel from April 2020 to January 2022. Jake also worked as a Consultant at the same company from September 2017 to January 2022, where they advised clients on privacy, security, and incident management programs.

Jake gained experience in the insurance industry as well. Jake worked at Liberty International Underwriters as a Legal & Compliance - Contract from May 2017 to September 2017, where they implemented contract repository systems and ensured compliance with legal guidelines.

In addition, Jake had a role as a Technical Service Representative at Partners Indemnity from June 2004 to September 2017. Jake provided support for the computer network while managing office duties.

Jake's early career included working as an Associate Lawyer at a Law Office from June 2016 to October 2016. Prior to that, they served as an Articling Student at the same firm from January 2015 to June 2016, specializing in criminal defense.

Finally, Jake gained valuable experience as an Intern at the Samuelson-Glushko Canadian Internet Privacy and Public Interest Clinic from September 2012 to January 2013. Jake conducted research and prepared memoranda on fair dealing, copyright, privacy, and surveillance reporting requirements for government agencies.

Overall, Jake Downs has a strong background in legal counsel, privacy, insurance, and criminal defense, with experience in both legal firms and consulting roles.

Jake Downs has a diverse education history. In 2002, they obtained a OSSD degree from Agincourt Collegiate Institute. Jake then went on to pursue a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Criminology and Political Science from Nipissing University, studying from 2006 to 2010. Jake furthered their education by completing a LLB degree at the University of Leicester from 2010 to 2012. Jake'sfocus was on Law during this period. Later, they attended the University of Ottawa from 2012 to 2013, where they obtained a Master of Laws (LLM) degree specializing in Law and Technology.

In addition to their formal education, Jake has also obtained several certifications. In June 2016, they became a Barrister & Solicitor after receiving certification from The Law Society of Upper Canada. In the same month, they also obtained the Notary Public certification from the Ontario Ministry of Government and Consumer Services. In May 2021, they became a Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals after completing a certification program offered by Microsoft.