Lee Chitty
About Lee Chitty
Lee Chitty is an Intellectual Property Examiner and the Founder of Cases & Cases, with a legal career spanning various roles in Canada. He specializes in providing legal services to businesses in the alcohol industry and has held positions in law firms, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations.
Work at Government of Canada
Lee Chitty has been serving as an Intellectual Property Examiner at the Government of Canada since 2021. In this role, Chitty is responsible for examining intellectual property applications and providing insights on compliance with Canadian laws and regulations. This position is based in Gatineau, Quebec, and has been held for three years.
Current Role as Founder at Cases & Cases
Since 2022, Lee Chitty has been the Founder of Cases & Cases, a legal practice based in Ontario, Canada. In this capacity, Chitty focuses on providing strategic legal advice to businesses, particularly in the alcohol industry. This role emphasizes the importance of legal compliance and business administration for clients in sectors such as breweries and restaurants.
Education and Expertise
Lee Chitty holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in International Development Studies from The University of Winnipeg, completed in 2014. Chitty further pursued legal studies at the University of Ottawa, earning a law degree in 2018. This educational background supports Chitty's specialization in legal services for businesses affected by alcohol regulation.
Previous Legal Experience
Prior to founding Cases & Cases, Lee Chitty gained extensive legal experience through various roles. Chitty worked as a Lawyer at Momentum Business Law for two months in 2020 and served as a Staff Lawyer at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, Chitty held positions as a Summer Student and Student at Law at McCague Borlack LLP, contributing to a well-rounded legal background.
Involvement in Student Organizations
Lee Chitty was actively involved in student governance during academic years. Chitty served as Vice-President Internal for the University of Winnipeg Students' Association from 2014 to 2015 and was a Member of the Board of Directors during the same period. Chitty also held the position of Senator at The University of Winnipeg from 2013 to 2015, demonstrating a commitment to student advocacy and leadership.