Overview

Silvia’s practice is concentrated in the area of business law with an emphasis on intellectual property law and technology law. Silvia is a trademark agent.

Called to the Manitoba Bar in 1994, Silvia has spoken on many occasions to professional organizations and industry groups on intellectual property matters and technology law matters. She has also taught intellectual property law, solicitor transaction matters, licensing, and international law as a sessional lecturer at the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Law, and the Asper School of Business.

Silvia served as past Chair of the National Intellectual Property Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association and is a former Chair and current member of the Technology and Intellectual Property Law Section of the Manitoba Bar Association. She has volunteered her time with numerous community organizations, including, the Associates, the Legal Help Centre, the Health Sciences Foundation, the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce, Branch Council of the Manitoba Bar Association, and the American Bar Association IP Section.

Silvia was recognized nationally as a Woman of Influence by the Women of Influence Inc. and has been recognized annually by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ directory for Technology Law since 2016.

University of Manitoba, LLB., 1993 University of Manitoba, Bachelor of Arts, 1990

Past Chair of the National Intellectual Property Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association

Past Chair of the IP Transactions and Licensing Committee of the American Bar Association Section of Intellectual Property Law

Former Chair and currently a member of the Technology and Intellectual Property Law Section of the Manitoba Bar Association

Practice Areas

• Corporate & Commercial Law
• Intellectual Property
• Corporate Law
• Real Estate
• Information Technology Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 1994 (MB)