About Stan Benda
I am a senior lawyer whose talents and experience lie at the intersection of business, regulation and science, especially advanced biotechnologies involving field crops, tender fruits, food, food processing, genetics, nanotechnologies and biologics in domestic or international contexts. I have 28 years of extensive legal experience in domestic and international settings; a PhD in law concerning the labeling of genetically modified foods, and a Master’s degree in intellectual property law.
Adding Value:
I am a spirited and personable lawyer, an adjunct law professor, and a former combat arms officer with a bottom-line approach to business, legal and academic issues. My value is seen in my abilities as a regulatory/contracts lawyer.
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I am a senior lawyer whose talents and experience lie at the intersection of business, regulation and science, especially advanced biotechnologies involving field crops, tender fruits, food, food processing, genetics, nanotechnologies and biologics in domestic or international contexts. I have 28 years of extensive legal experience in domestic and international settings; a PhD in law concerning the labeling of genetically modified foods, and a Master’s degree in intellectual property law.
- provided legal advice as part of the Canadian delegation to international agricultural and environmental treaties ― e.g. International Treaty on Plant Genetics, recognized expert and registered arbitrator under the Treaty
- researched and written articles on the interplay of novel technologies and regulation in an agricultural milieu
- appeared before civil and administrative boards e.g. Civil Aviation Tribunal, Mining Recorder
- negotiated and drafted, independently or as part of a team, sophisticated, cutting-edge major contracts involving intellectual property, commercial transactions, joint ventures and regulatory law ― e.g. genetically modified crop licenses, airport privatizations
- initiated and conducted innovative legal client education (intranet web page, newsletters, debriefings) ― e.g. taught commercialization, aviation, mining officers
- taught with enthusiasm both senior practitioners in continuing legal education seminars as well as undergraduate / graduate students in law school ― e.g. Contract Drafting (Osgoode), Intellectual Property (Ryerson/Osgoode)
- operated and continue to on the premise of respect and integrity coupled to wit and humour.
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