Written by: Kelly Paquette
BRION RAFFOUL LLP is pleased to announce that Natalie Raffoul, Managing Partner, has been appointed a Fellow of the Balsillie Legal Advisory Centre at the Balsillie School of International Affairs (BSIA).
The Balsillie Legal Advisory Centre advances research and dialogue at the intersection of international law, emerging technologies, digital governance, and public policy. Through its multidisciplinary approach, the Centre brings together legal experts, researchers, and policy leaders to address complex challenges arising from technological innovation and an evolving global landscape.
As a Fellow, Natalie brings extensive experience in intellectual property law, artificial intelligence, technology commercialization, and innovation policy. Her appointment reflects her longstanding contributions to the development of legal and policy frameworks that support innovation, technological advancement, and responsible governance.
Throughout her career, Natalie has advised startups, multinational corporations, governments, and international organizations on complex intellectual property matters, including IP strategy, licensing, commercialization, and emerging technologies.
Beyond her leadership at BRION RAFFOUL LLP, Natalie has contributed to several prominent national and international initiatives. She served on Ontario’s first Expert Panel on Intellectual Property, advised the Ontario Health Data Platform, contributed to the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI), and has worked extensively with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) on matters involving intellectual property and artificial intelligence.
Her appointment further highlights the important role of intellectual property expertise in shaping discussions surrounding emerging technologies, international innovation, intellectual property, and public policy.
At BRION RAFFOUL LLP, we are proud to recognize Natalie’s continued leadership and contributions to initiatives that extend beyond traditional legal practice and help shape the future of innovation in Canada and internationally.
Please join us in congratulating Natalie on this distinguished appointment.
To learn more about Natalie’s appointment and her involvement with the Balsillie School of International Affairs, visit her official BSIA profile.