Victoria May
About Victoria May
Victoria May is a Senior Legal Counsel at Procter & Gamble, providing strategic legal advice and managing class actions and product liability claims in the Toronto, Canada area.
Current Position at Procter & Gamble
Victoria May holds the position of Senior Legal Counsel at Procter & Gamble. In this capacity since 2008, she operates from the Toronto, Canada Area. Her role involves providing comprehensive legal counsel across multiple areas, including managing Canadian class actions and product liability claims, as well as counseling on potential product recalls and regulatory enforcement. She also advises on employee performance management and terminations, ensuring legal compliance within the organization.
Previous Experience at Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP
Prior to her tenure at Procter & Gamble, Victoria May worked as an Associate at Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP from 2007 to 2008 for six months. This role contributed to her development and expertise in legal affairs, preparing her for more advanced responsibilities.
Educational Background in Law
Victoria May achieved her Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Windsor, completing her law studies from 2003 to 2006 over a span of three years. Additionally, she achieved another Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from the same University in 1970.
Undergraduate Education
Victoria May also holds dual Bachelor's degrees from Queen's University, completed between 1999 and 2003. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Health and Physical Education/Fitness and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology during this period. This diverse educational background underpins her multifaceted approach to legal counsel.
Legal Expertise and Responsibilities
In her position at Procter & Gamble, Victoria May provides strategic legal advice on competitive intelligence practices and trade association participation. She is responsible for counseling billion-dollar brands, particularly in the heavily-regulated personal health care and oral care sectors, on their advertising and marketing strategies. Her role is pivotal in ensuring that Procter & Gamble remains compliant with legal standards while achieving its business objectives.