Damien Mc Cotter
About Damien Mc Cotter
Damien Mc Cotter serves as Legal Counsel, Canada and Privacy Lead at Thomson Reuters, bringing extensive experience in legal services, particularly in technology and intellectual property. He has held various roles in prominent organizations, including General Counsel at Think Research and Director of Legal Services at The Hospital for Sick Children.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Damien Mc Cotter currently serves as Legal Counsel, Canada and Privacy Lead, General Counsel Centres of Excellence at Thomson Reuters. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to legal matters and privacy issues within the organization. His role involves ensuring compliance with legal standards and providing guidance on privacy regulations.
Previous Experience at Think Research
Prior to his current role, Damien Mc Cotter worked as General Counsel at Think Research from 2018 to 2019. During his tenure in Toronto, Canada Area, he was responsible for overseeing legal matters and providing strategic legal advice to the organization.
Legal Career at The Hospital for Sick Children
Damien Mc Cotter served as Director of Legal Services (Research) and Legal Counsel for Intellectual Property at The Hospital for Sick Children from 2016 to 2018. In this role, he managed legal issues related to research, intellectual property, and commercialization, supporting the hospital's research initiatives.
Education and Legal Training
Damien Mc Cotter holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL.B) from the University of Windsor, which he completed from 2001 to 2004. He also studied at Queen's University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.Sc.Eng) in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering from 1993 to 1997. Additionally, he was a guest student at Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen from 2003 to 2004, where he received a Faculty of Law Guest Student Scholarship.
Involvement in Pro Bono Work
Damien Mc Cotter is a member of the Thomson Reuters Global Pro Bono Committee, where he is responsible for the Canadian program. This initiative focuses on promoting social, cultural, and economic inclusion, particularly in support of newcomers to Canada.