Vitali Berd
About Vitali Berd
Vitali Berd is a Senior Regulatory Legal Counsel at TELUS in the Telecommunications sector, based in Toronto, Canada. He has a diverse background in law, teaching, and technology, and actively contributes to the legal community and pro-bono services.
Current Role at TELUS
Vitali Berd holds the position of Senior Regulatory Legal Counsel - Telecommunications at TELUS. Based in the Toronto, Canada Area, his role involves overseeing legal and regulatory matters within the telecommunications sector. With a strong background in law and extensive experience in relevant legal domains, Vitali Berd brings a depth of knowledge to TELUS, ensuring compliance and navigating the complex regulatory landscape.
Previous Legal Experience at Torys LLP
Before joining TELUS, Vitali Berd worked at Torys LLP, where he served as an Associate Litigation Lawyer for five years from 2013 to 2018. Prior to this role, he was a Student at Law at Torys from 2012 to 2013 and a Summer Student in 2011. His time at Torys LLP provided him with valuable litigation experience and a strong foundation in legal principles, preparing him for his subsequent roles in the legal field.
Educational Background in Law and Management
Vitali Berd's academic journey includes a Juris Doctor (Silver Medal) from The University of Western Ontario, completed from 2009 to 2012, and an Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop at York University - Osgoode Hall Law School in 2014. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (High Distinction) in Management (specialist) and Political Science (minor) from the University of Toronto, completed from 2005 to 2009. His educational credentials reflect a solid grounding in both legal and business disciplines.
Teaching and Mentorship Roles
Vitali Berd has a significant background in teaching and mentorship. He has served as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Western Ontario Faculty of Law and the University of Toronto. Additionally, he teaches courtroom advocacy skills to future lawyers through the Law Practice Program, demonstrating his commitment to educating the next generation of legal professionals.
Volunteer Work and Community Engagement
Vitali Berd is actively involved in community service, providing pro-bono legal advice to unrepresented litigants through Pro Bono Ontario. He also chairs the Entertainment, Media, and Communications Law section of the Ontario Bar Association, reflecting his dedication to contributing to the legal community and supporting access to justice.
Technical Skills and Personal Projects
Beyond his legal career, Vitali Berd is self-taught in multiple programming languages and runs his own personal servers. He is also engaged in creating home automation hardware projects, showcasing these projects on Instagram and YouTube under the handle @theAutomationLawyer. His technical skills and innovative projects highlight his versatility and interest in technology.