TEAM

ENTERPRISING LEGAL MINDS FOR YOUR BUSINESS.

Meet our experienced team of Legal Professionals

DARLENE TONELLI

Darlene founded Inter Alia Law because she saw an opportunity to improve the lives of in-house counsel and the business people who work with outside legal counsel. LEARN MORE.

IN-HOUSE EXPERIENCE: Universal Music

EDUCATION:

University of Toronto, LL.B
University of Calgary, B.A. (Hons) – Political Science

MICHAEL HILLIARD

Michael is a technology lawyer who advises companies ranging from start-ups to global industry leaders on legal and regulatory matters.
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IN-HOUSE EXPERIENCE: Microsoft

EDUCATION:

University of Toronto, LL.B
Queen’s University, B.A. (Hons) – Economics and Political Studies

LYNN BURSHTEIN

Lynn is a marketing & advertising, media and entertainment lawyer with a wide range of experience in the music, television, film and publishing industries. LEARN MORE.

IN-HOUSE EXPERIENCE: Live Nation & Corus Entertainment

EDUCATION

Dalhousie Law School, LL.B
University of Manitoba, B.A. – Political Studies

RICHARD WILKS

Richard is a technology and entertainment lawyer with over 20 years of experience. His acumen is especially suited for companies during times of change. LEARN MORE.

IN-HOUSE EXPERIENCE: Shaw Media

EDUCATION

University of Arizona/Thunderbird, M.B.A.University of
Western Ontario, B.A. (Economics), LL.B.

SIMON MCGRATH

Simon has over a decade of experience working in the concert touring industry alongside some of the world’s top recording artists. LEARN MORE.

IN-HOUSE EXPERIENCE: Live Nation

EDUCATION

University of Western Ontario, LL.B
Huron College, B.A. – History

MIKE ANDERSON

Mike is an intellectual property and commercial lawyer with diverse experience across the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors. LEARN MORE.

IN-HOUSE EXPERIENCE: ME to WE

EDUCATION

University of Ottawa Faculty of Law – J.D. (2013)
University of Ottawa Faculty of Arts – Media and Communications – B.A. (2008)

All Inter Alia lawyers practice in association with Darlene Tonelli Professional Corporation. We are not partners in a law firm and are only liable for the legal advice we each provide to our clients, and not for the actions of other lawyers in the association.

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Darlene Tonelli

“Your time is limited so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.”

Steve Jobs

Darlene primarily represents technology, media and entertainment companies, with a particular focus on clients experiencing rapid growth. In addition to drafting and negotiating a wide variety of general commercial agreements, Darlene provides advice on intellectual property licensing and related matters. She aims to integrate with her clients’ business teams, assisting not just with contract drafting, but with the vision for the deal and the way it fits in with overall company strategy.

Prior to founding Inter Alia Law, Darlene spent eight years as in-house counsel for Universal Music, most recently as Vice President, Business Development & Corporate Affairs. Prior to Universal, Darlene was a lawyer with Goodmans LLP in Toronto.

BEYOND THE BIO :

Darlene is inspired by anyone who has achieved success by doing what he or she loves to do.

EDUCATION :

University of Toronto, LL.B
University of Calgary, B.A. (Hons) – Political Science

YEAR OF CALL : 2003

Michael Hilliard

In addition to drafting and negotiating agreements, Michael also provides advice on Canadian intellectual property, competition, privacy, advertising and promotions, Internet sales and French language laws.

Prior to joining Inter Alia Law, Michael functioned as general counsel for Microsoft Canada’s online, consumer and channel sales and marketing divisions as well as its developer, human resources, operations and finance groups. While at Microsoft, Michael also led key government and regulatory affairs and corporate social responsibility initiatives. Michael began his legal career as an intellectual property litigator at Gowlings GSH and then joined the technology business law group at Oslers, Hoskin & Harcourt, both in Toronto.

EDUCATION :

- University of Toronto, LL.B
- Queen’s University, B.A. (Hons) – Economics and Political Studies

YEAR OF CALL : 1998

Lynn Burshtein

“Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.”

Henry David Thoreau

Prior to joining Inter Alia Law, Lynn worked in private practice at a boutique entertainment law firm and as in-house counsel as Director of Legal Affairs at Live Nation, and Assistant General Counsel at Corus Entertainment. Lynn advises on: copyright and trademark matters; advertising, marketing, contest promotions and sponsorships; contract negotiations; privacy law and other compliance matters. She also assists clients with the drafting of website, social media and other corporate policies. Lynn aims to provide her clients with practical legal advice in an efficient manner. However, since no two clients are the same, Lynn adopts an individualized approach when exploring available options with her clients, to help achieve the best possible results for them.

BEYOND THE BIO :

Lynn is inspired by travel and nature, and recharges by getting outside after a long day at the desk.

EDUCATION :

Dalhousie Law School, LL.B
University of Manitoba, B.A. – Political Studies

YEAR OF CALL : 2000

Richard Wilks

“I skate to where the puck is going to be, not to where it has been.”

Wayne Gretzky

Prior to joining Inter Alia, Richard ran his own legal and consulting practice through which he acted as general counsel to a well-known Canadian technology start-up, and advisor to a major television distributor on content and rights licensing. Richard has experience with the wide range of agreements that arise for companies experiencing rapid growth and change, and brings legal and business acumen to book publishing, film and TV deals, software licenses, sales agreements and copyright and trademark issues.

Prior to running his own practice, Richard worked for 10 years at Shaw Media (formerly CanWest) where he led the legal teams that negotiated content licenses and distribution agreements for Shaw’s TV networks and digital media properties. Richard is a mentor at Ryerson’s DMZ and at ideaBOOST, the Canadian Film Centre’s accelerator program for digital entertainment and technology start-ups.

BEYOND THE BIO :

When not practicing law, Richard can be found: playing hockey, spending time with his wife and twin boys, and discovering new (and old) music.

EDUCATION :

University of Arizona/Thunderbird, M.B.A.
University of Western Ontario, B.A. (Economics), LL.B.

YEAR OF CALL : 1995

Simon McGrath

“Have fun. Be kind. Have worth. Have friends. Be honest. Laugh.”

Ricky Gervais

Simon's practice includes the negotiation and drafting of a wide range of agreements including performance agreements, sponsorship agreements and license agreements as well as a variety of general corporate and commercial contracts. He approaches all negotiations with a solid focus on building positive relationships and protecting his clients’ interests.

Before joining Inter Alia Law, Simon oversaw the legal department of Live Nation Global Touring, a division of Live Nation Entertainment Inc. Prior to Live Nation, Simon practiced as a corporate and securities lawyer at Goodmans LLP.

BEYOND THE BIO :

Off hours, Simon can be found hurling himself down mountains (or bunny hills) or at his favorite place on the planet - the Lake Huron shore with his wife and son.

EDUCATION :

University of Western Ontario, LL.B.
Huron College, B.A. – History

YEAR OF CALL : 2003

Mike Anderson

"My friends, watch out for the little fellow with an idea."

Tommy Douglas

Prior to joining Inter Alia Law, Mike worked as General Counsel to WE Charity and ME to WE, two award-winning organizations that provide education and international development services to communities worldwide. In this role, Mike supervised legal affairs related to WE Day (an arena-sized youth empowerment event) and its related television properties. Mike advises on copyright and trademark matters, sponsorships, contract negotiations, child protection, charity law, marketing, and other compliance matters.

He has a unique understanding of the media and entertainment industry, as he worked in Canadian media as a Segment Producer and Political Correspondent before he was called to the bar. Mike is a problem-solver that provides clear legal advice to his clients.

BEYOND THE BIO :

Mike talks about his GC role in the latest issue of Canadian Lawyer Mag. Read the article here.
When not practicing law, Mike can be found playing softball, obsessing over the Toronto Blue Jays or sampling craft beers.

EDUCATION :

University of Ottawa Faculty of Law – J.D. (2013)
University of Ottawa Faculty of Arts – Media and Communications – B.A. (2008)

YEAR OF CALL : 2014