Elizabeth (Betsy) A. Kelly

Associate Fredericton Phone: (506) 462-4752 Fax: (506) 453-9600 coxandpalmer.com Administrative Assistant Kim Chouinard coxandpalmer.com Phone: (506) 453-9653 Fax: (506) 453-9600

Practice Areas

Corporate Law Ms. Kelly’s corporate law practice involves doing private placements; shareholder agreements, corporate reorganizations, and estate freezes. Her commercial practice involves carrying out a variety of contract negotiations, mainly in the technology sector, as well as acting in relation to asset purchases and share purchases. Intellectual Property Ms. Kelly has acted as legal counsel in drafting and negotiating technology transfer and intellectual property licenses within IT and biotech sectors. She advises companies on copyright issues and many information-based companies on proprietary, development, patent, maintenance and licensing issues as well as related business issues, such as corporate structure and financial matters. Privacy and Electronic Commerce Ms. Kelly has expertise in privacy and management of personal information. With knowledge of the various legal issues associated with the Internet, including domain names, copyright infringement, security, privacy, data protection, and on-line contracting, Ms. Kelly advises clients on the major issues involved with doing business electronically.

Law Society Memberships

Canadian Bar Association
Law Society of New Brunswick

Bar Admission

New Brunswick (1995)

Law School

University of New Brunswick

Education

Mount Allison University (Bachelor of Music 1988)
University of New Brunswick (LL.B. 1994)

Publications

The following are a few of her more significant presentations and publications:

• "Identity Theft": Key Legal Issues" - Presentation to High-Tech Crime Investigation Association, September 30, 2008


• "Dealing with Technology Assets in Insolvency", Canadian Bar Association Bankruptcy and Insolvency Conference, Fall 2006


• "Contracting to Avoid Privacy Breaches", Canadian Bar Association Privacy Law Conference, June 2003


• "Tips For A Successful Technology Project - From Engagement To Completion - On-Time And On Budget", Technology Today, Spring 2003


• "PIPEDA: Impact on Banks and Their Customers", Canadian Bar Association Banking Law Conference, Fall 2001

Lectures & Presentations

Ms. Kelly is a regular speaker at many regional technology sector conferences, and she frequently guest lectures at a number of New Brunswick universities and colleges on the latest developments in intellectual property and privacy law issues.

Professional Activities & Affiliations

• Lecturer on E-Commerce Law, UNB Faculty of Law


• Member of CBA Privacy and Technology Law Section, New Brunswick


• Member of Canadian IT Law Association


• Member of Canadian Bar Association, Intellectual Property

Community and Volunteer Activities

Past-President, Board of Directors, Fredericton Playhouse Inc.
Violist with Fredericton Chamber Players and York Early Music Ensemble