Niamh Pollak
About Niamh Pollak
Niamh Pollak serves as the Head of Legal at Clio, bringing over 20 years of experience in private practice and in-house legal roles, including previous positions at T2 Systems and McCann FitzGerald Solicitors.
Current Role at Clio
Niamh Pollak serves as the Head of Legal at Clio, a cloud-based legal technology company, since 2020. In this role, she oversees legal matters and provides strategic guidance to the organization. Her responsibilities include advising on technology and intellectual property law, ensuring compliance, and managing legal risks associated with the company's operations.
Previous Experience at T2 Systems
Before joining Clio, Niamh Pollak worked at T2 Systems as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary from 2010 to 2019. During her nine years in this position, she was based in the Vancouver, Canada Area. Her role involved managing legal affairs and providing counsel on corporate governance and compliance matters.
Legal Career Background
Niamh Pollak has a diverse legal background, having worked at McCann FitzGerald Solicitors in Dublin, Ireland, as a Solicitor from 2002 to 2005. She also served as an Associate at Clark Wilson LLP in Vancouver from 2006 to 2009. Her experience spans over 20 years in both private practice and in-house legal roles across Canada, the US, and Europe.
Education and Qualifications
Niamh Pollak holds degrees from multiple institutions, including Technological University Dublin and University College Dublin. She has completed a Mini MBA for Corporate Counsel at Questrom School of Business, Boston University, and studied at the University of Ottawa. Additionally, she is admitted to practice law in both British Columbia and Ireland, having completed studies at the Law Society of Ireland and the Law Society of British Columbia. She also achieved a Certificate in Legal German from Goethe-Institut Ireland.
Expertise in Technology Law
Niamh Pollak has significant experience advising clients in the tech sector, focusing on technology and intellectual property law. Her expertise includes involvement in high-level complex commercial transactions and board advisory work. She is recognized for her strong interpersonal skills and client-focused business approach, which enhance her effectiveness as a communicator and collaborator.