Erin is the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for MaRS Discovery District. Erin provides legal advice to all functions at MaRS and its related entities, supports new structures and strategies, and leads governance for the organization.

Since joining MaRS, Erin built the in-house legal team, created legal tools for the business to drive efficiency and established refreshed legal processes. As Corporate Secretary, Erin works closely with the Board of Directors to advise on and support the integrity of the governance framework and to facilitate the implementation of board advice.

Erin holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Toronto Law School and a BA with Distinction in Philosophy from the University of Calgary. Erin has been a lawyer for over 17 years with broad legal experience obtained in private practice and in-house. The first five years of her career were with the corporate law group at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, where she advised on large scale complex transactions and commercial matters. Prior to joining MaRS, Erin was Senior Legal Counsel at Bell Media where she led legal initiatives and solidified expertise in intellectual property, branded content, production, sponsorship, programming, advertising, sales, and digital platforms. She is known for translating complex legal matters into plain language and driving organizational education.

Outside of work, Erin was a professional dancer before being a lawyer. She continues to train and is active in the Toronto dance community. She brings this creative energy and approach to her work.