Alex Dumais
About Alex Dumais
Alex Dumais is an Associate at Dickinson Wright in Toronto, Ontario, specializing in legal advice for the gaming and entertainment industries. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Victoria and a Doctor of Law from York University - Osgoode Hall Law School.
Work at Dickinson Wright
Alex Dumais serves as an Associate at Dickinson Wright in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He has been with the firm since 2021. In this role, he provides legal advice on marketing and advertising compliance specifically for clients in the gaming and entertainment sectors. His expertise includes navigating the regulatory landscape of Ontario's gaming market, offering guidance on anti-money laundering (AML) practices, and addressing social responsibility issues for iGaming operators.
Education and Expertise
Alex Dumais holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History from the University of Victoria, where he studied from 2011 to 2016. He furthered his education at York University - Osgoode Hall Law School, earning a Doctor of Law (JD) from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, he studied International IP Transactions at Bucerius Law School in 2018. His legal expertise encompasses drafting cease and desist letters, submitting takedown requests for anti-counterfeiting matters, and advising on legal issues related to the metaverse.
Background
Prior to his current position, Alex Dumais gained diverse experience in various roles. He worked as an Articling Student at The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario from 2020 to 2021. He also served as a Student at Law at West Coast Environmental Law from 2018 to 2019. Earlier in his career, he held positions such as Policy Analyst at Patrimoine canadien -- Canadian Heritage in 2016 and Sales Associate at Sport Chek from 2011 to 2013.
Professional Experience
Throughout his career, Alex Dumais has held multiple positions that contributed to his legal and professional development. He worked as an Intramural Official at the University of Victoria from 2015 to 2016 and as a Golf Representative at Westin Bear Mountain Resort from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, he served as an Editor for the IPilogue at York University - Osgoode Hall Law School from 2018 to 2020, where he contributed to discussions on intellectual property law.