Mr. Andrew Nunes

This second interview with Andrew Nunes, a partner at Fasken Martineau, focuses on his specialized information technology law practice and broader corporate/commercial work. Nunes explains how his computer science and physics background provides credibility with IT clients, though he notes that technology evolves so rapidly that his formal education serves more as a foundation for ongoing learning. He describes his work in several categories: advisory services on issues like open source software compliance and e-commerce regulations, day-to-day transactional work including licensing agreements, complex one-off arrangements like major outsourcing deals, and mergers and acquisitions for IT companies.

The interview explores Nunes’s significant community involvement, including pro bono legal services for faith-based organizations, mentoring programs, and his leadership role as Chair of the Ontario Bar Association’s Technology & E-Commerce Section. He discusses his involvement with the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) and their developing mentorship programs aimed at supporting Black law students and junior lawyers. A substantial portion addresses diversity challenges in the legal profession, particularly the concerning decline in Black law school enrollment due to rising tuition costs, which has implications for future representation on Bay Street. Nunes reflects on his family life, balancing the demands of partnership with three young children, and emphasizes the central importance of his Christian faith in guiding his decisions and career path.

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