Donald B. Johnston is Co-leader of the Technology Team, as well as a member of the Corporate/Commercial, Technology & Communications and Mining Groups.
Practice
Don is a well-known technology lawyer with broad experience as a corporate and commercial lawyer. He has demonstrated over two decades of expertise in technology procurements, licensing and related transactions. Don has acted for numerous technology developers and has been involved in major technology projects (including nuclear and oil and gas) acquisitions, financing and development projects - in both Canada and the U.S.
His background in technology matters includes outsourcing, technology procurement, technology development alliances and transactions, software development agreements, hardware acquisitions and financings, teaming agreements, technology licensing, technology financing, technology joint ventures, Internet agreements and licenses, online services, e-commerce, privacy and data protection matters, enforcement of intellectual property rights, negotiation and finalization of reseller agreements for technology vendors, design and implementation of "business partner" program agreements, design and implementation of strategic alliances among high-tech companies and mediation of disputes in relation to technology.
Special Designations
Recognized as a leader in Internet & e-Commerce in three Who's Who Legal publications: The International Who's Who of Internet & e-Commerce Lawyers, The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers and Who's Who Legal: Canada 2010
Recommended by PLC Which lawyer? in the area of IT and E-Commerce(Canada)
Named as a top practitioner in the Legal Media Group 2010 Guide to the World's Leading Technology, Media & Telecommunications Lawyers
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada in the field of Technology Law (2008-2012)
Appears in The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as a leading practitioner in the area of Computer & IT Law
Teaching Engagements
Don has lectured extensively on outsourcing, technology law, e-health law, procurement, privacy and data security.
Memberships
Canadian Bar Association, Commercial Law Section
Canadian IT Law Association (IT.Can), Past President (2006 - 2008), Past Treasurer and Co-Founder
International Technology Law Association (ITechLaw)
Toronto Computer Lawyers' Group
Professional Activities
CORE Biofuel Inc., Business Advisor, Board of Directors
Skymeter Corporation, Chairman, Board of Directors
Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario, Member of Council, Executive Committee and Discipline Committee