Evan Thomas
About Evan Thomas
Evan Thomas is the Head of Legal at Wealthsimple Crypto, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He has extensive experience in technology and data-related legal cases, having previously worked at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP for nearly 15 years.
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Evan Thomas is the Head of Legal at Wealthsimple Crypto. He has been in this role since 2021 and is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Company
Wealthsimple is a prominent financial services company that offers a wide range of investment products including robo-advisors, tax filing services, and crypto trading platforms. Evan Thomas leads the legal team for Wealthsimple Crypto, which focuses on compliance, regulatory affairs, and legal strategies related to cryptocurrency.
Previous Roles at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Evan Thomas served as Counsel at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP from 2019 to 2021. Prior to this role, he was a Litigation Associate at the same firm for 12 years, from 2007 to 2019. His practice focused on technology and data-related cases, including disputes and enforcement proceedings involving crypto assets, privacy, and data security.
Early Career Experience
Evan Thomas began his career at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP as a Summer Associate in 2005, gaining initial industry exposure in the Greater New York City Area.
Education and Expertise
Evan Thomas holds a J.D. from the University of Toronto, achieved between 2003 and 2006. He also earned an M.Sc. in Economics from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) from 2002 to 2003. Additionally, he holds a B.A. (Hons.) in Economics with a Commerce Minor from The University of British Columbia, completed between 1995 and 2000. Before pursuing a legal career, he worked as a software developer and systems/network administrator.