Digital Evidence Lawyer, Toronto
Direct: 416.864.7356
Main: 416.362.1011
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Year of Call: Ontario, 2013
Biography
Tatiana Lazdins is a lawyer specializing in digital evidence strategy. She helps clients in the public and private sectors identify, preserve and leverage electronic data in labour arbitrations, human rights, occupational health and safety, and civil actions.
Tatiana assists clients with:
- planning cost-effective strategies for management and delivery of big data in labour and employment matters;
- identifying and preserving sources of digital evidence including smart devices, social media, and collaboration data;
- using state of the art technology and methods for documentary discovery; and,
- establishing information governance practices that manage liability from storage and use of digital information.
Tatiana received her Juris Doctor from the University of Toronto, and her Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering (First Class Honours) from Queen’s University. She is licensed as a Professional Engineer in Ontario and is a Relativity® Certified Review Management Specialist. She provides a technically savvy yet relatable approach to navigating the risks and requirements related to electronic data.
Practice Areas
Employment Law Human Rights Information, Data Security & Privacy Labour Relations Litigation Occupational Health Workplace Safety & Insurance
Industries
Arts, Entertainment & Sports Colleges Construction Education Energy & Utilities Financial Services Government Ministries & Agencies (Federal and Provincial) Healthcare Hospitality & Gaming Long-Term Care and Home Care Manufacturing Media & Communications Membership Associations Mining & Natural Resources Municipalities & Municipal Agencies Non-profit Organizations Professional & Technical Services Retail & Wholesale Trade School Boards Social Services Transportation & Warehousing Universities
Memberships & Affiliations
Canadian Bar Association – Member
Digital Evidence and EDiscovery Working Group – Vice-Chair
Ontario Bar Association – Member (Labour & Employment Law)
Professional Engineers Ontario – Member
Sedona Canada Working Group – Member
Women in EDiscovery Toronto Chapter – Member
Select Publications & Presentations
Moderator, “Document Review: Adapting to Change” eDiscovery Convergence 2024: From Basics to Breakthroughs in eDiscovery (November 20, 2024)
“How Will You Leverage AI In Your Law Practice?” The Masters Conference (June 18, 2024)
“Digital Evidence Precedents and Best Practices” Ontario Bar Association’s Civil Litigation Program: Ontario e-Discovery and Digital Evidence Institute (November 22, 2023)
“Ten Tips For Drafting High Data e-Discovery Plans” Keeping Tabs: The Advocates’ Society Mentoring Guide (Spring 2023 Edition)
“Module 2: Process, Privilege and Production in eDiscovery” The Osgoode Certificate in eDiscovery, Information Governance and Privacy (February 8, 2023)
Moderator, “Legal and Regulatory Overview of Law Governing Data Breach Responses” Ontario Digital Evidence and eDiscovery Institute 2022: Digital Evidence Issues in Data Breaches (November 10, 2022)
“Checklist for Interview with Client IT Representative” and “Review Protocol Guidelines and Template (Version 1.0)” Electronic Evidence in Canada (October 2022 Edition)
“Dealing with Digital Evidence for Employment and Labour Lawyers” Ontario Bar Association Labour and Employment Law Program (October 29, 2021)
Education
University of Toronto, J.D.
Queen’s University, B.Sc. (Hons.)
