Kelly Rebecca Misae Osaka

Kelly is a Partner in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution group, the Privacy and Cybersecurity group and co-lead of the Privacy Litigation subgroup. Based in Calgary, Kelly brings a wealth of experience to assisting clients across industries including energy, financial services, real estate and technology. In addition to her practice, she frequently writes, teaches, and speaks on litigation and privacy matters, sharing her insights with industry professionals and legal practitioners alike.

Kelly is known for her expertise in complex commercial litigation, with a focus on class action defence, securities litigation, shareholder disputes, plans of arrangement, ESG and greenwashing risks and navigating governance best practices. Clients appreciate Kelly’s strong advocacy skills and common-sense approach. She works closely with her clients to understand their business needs, and provides creative and practical legal solutions.

Kelly is a trusted leader in privacy and cybersecurity, providing practical solutions in a rapidly evolving landscape. Clients rely on her for navigating complex privacy issues, from regulatory compliance and video surveillance management to conducting privacy impact assessments and coordinating privacy training. As a breach coach, she offers crucial guidance in preventing and responding to privacy incidents. Beyond crisis management, Kelly helps clients build robust privacy frameworks, develop compliant policies both nationally and internationally, and conduct privacy risk analyses to minimize exposure. She ensures her clients are prepared for access requests, regulatory investigations, and litigation risks.

Kelly has been commended for her extensive knowledge and experience in the following respected publications: