About
Mohamed is Legal Counsel and FinTech Adviser at the Alberta Securities Commission. He is an experienced FinTech/FinReg Adviser, and Capital Markets Lawyer. Recognized as an expert in the application of blockchain technology, decentralized finance, crypto-assets, and artificial intelligence within the financial sector. Exceptionally adept at providing critical advice on navigating the complex regulatory landscape tied to innovative financial technologies.
Mohamed is known for crafting robust regulatory strategies and frameworks that align with the evolving digital asset landscape. Demonstrated history of facilitating the integrations of FinTech innovations into traditional financial systems while ensuring investor protection and market integrity. Committed to leveraging expertise in these dynamic fields to promote transparency, fairness, and progressive growth in the financial markets.
Mohamed holds the only advanced degree in law in Canada on stablecoins. His #LLM from the Faculty of Law at the University of Ottawa concentrated on #Law and #Technology with a particular focus on - #crypto, #blockchain, #CBDCs, #tech, and #AI - supervised by Michael Geist and Florian Martin-Bariteau. The thesis component, of his graduate studies at the University of Ottawa, was on the risks and challenges posed by #fiat-backed #stablecoins in the context of Canadian regulatory regimes.
He has a burning entrepreneurial spirit. Who has been part of numerous traditional start-ups as a founder and team member. Coming from a proud immigrant family he learned the value of hard work, integrity and empathy. These along with his grit and leadership skills have been at the helm or part of many successful, and unsuccessful, businesses. Gaining the experience of bootstrapping a business allowed him to learn many practical skills and develop cost-effective innovative solutions to address unique challenges.
Independently he is passionate about the intersection of human rights with the fast moving space of technology and innovation. This led him to curate a university radio show "Maia's Voice", named after his daughter, to discuss the legal and socio-economic impacts that crypto/blockchain has on everyday people, specifically the global south.
Mohamed holds the unconventional view that Batman would beat Superman in a fight!
Activity
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🚀 "It was all a dream..." 🎤 Thrilled to share that I’m embarking on my next big adventure - a PhD in Artificial Intelligence at Capitol Technology…
🚀 "It was all a dream..." 🎤 Thrilled to share that I’m embarking on my next big adventure - a PhD in Artificial Intelligence at Capitol Technology…
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I was a guest on CBC News Network with Natalie Kalata as we discussed the Canada Border Services Agency | Agence des services frontaliers du Canada’s…
I was a guest on CBC News Network with Natalie Kalata as we discussed the Canada Border Services Agency | Agence des services frontaliers du Canada’s…
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Teaching the post-grad Construction Management certificate group at SAIT has been eye-opening - here are four observations and an ask - who can they…
Teaching the post-grad Construction Management certificate group at SAIT has been eye-opening - here are four observations and an ask - who can they…
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Experience
Education
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The aim of the program is to provide graduate students with a unique opportunity to take specialized courses, obtain practical experience, and conduct original research on law and technology with a focus on Canadian law, comparative law, or international law.
Major piece of original legal research completed was on the risks and challenges posed by fiat-backed stablecoins in the context of Canadian regulatory regimes. -
Activities and Societies: Founder and President of the Canadian Law Society, University of Essex Human Rights and Law clinic, Law Society, REBEL Media (University Radio Station), Palestinian Solidarity Society, American Football Team
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Activities and Societies: Canadian Law Society, Debate Society, Mooting Competitions.
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Licenses & Certifications
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National Forum: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Ethics and the Law for Financial Services [2024]
Osgoode Professional Development
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Volunteer Experience
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Volunteer
Calgary Legal Guidance
- Present 1 year 3 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
To provide legal assistance, information and support to people who would not otherwise have access to such services.
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Mentor
Calgary Youth Justice Society
- Present 3 years 8 months
Children
Provided mentoring to youth involved the justice system through teaching leadership skills and character building.
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Member
Cambridge Blockchain Society
- Present 6 years
Science and Technology
The mission of this society is maintaining a distributed network for enthusiastic students, academics and industrial partners.
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Caseworker/Project-worker
University of Essex Law Clinic
- 2 years 10 months
Human Rights
The clinic provides free legal advice to the local community. Case worker responsibilities include interviewing clients, researching the law and drafting an advice letter for the client all done under the supervision of practicing lawyers. Project worker on miscarriage of justice projects where we worked to identify individuals wrongly convicted and to attempt to correct the wrongful conviction.
I also took responsibility of organizing social events for clinic members such as Christmas…The clinic provides free legal advice to the local community. Case worker responsibilities include interviewing clients, researching the law and drafting an advice letter for the client all done under the supervision of practicing lawyers. Project worker on miscarriage of justice projects where we worked to identify individuals wrongly convicted and to attempt to correct the wrongful conviction.
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Jaywick Community Outreach Lead
University of Essex Law Clinic
- 11 months
Human Rights
Responsible for developing programs for outreach into this particular community. This included coordinating with various community groups in this underserviced and improvised community. The key responsibility was establishing the clinic as an organisation there to provide legal services that the members of the community would otherwise not have access to.
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President and Founder
Canadian Law Society - University of Essex
- 1 year 11 months
Education
There is a significant Canadian student population in the Law program. The society’s goals are to provide the necessary information and resources by hosting organisations such as the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA), University of British Colombia, University of Alberta and Osgoode Hall Law School which all offer different pathways to qualification. Advocating to the University on behalf of our members is also a key element of my position.
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Volunteer
Various Political Campaigns
- Present 13 years
Politics
Responsibilities included selling party memberships, door knocking, phone calls, stumping for the candidate, organizing grassroots support among current and new party members. Responsible for all stand-alone events throughout the riding and to ensure presence at all party events in the city.
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Campaign Executive
Liberal Party of Canada • Parti Libéral du Canada - Member of Parliament Campaign
- 6 months
Politics
Responsible for formulation of campaign strategy and coordinating its execution. Responsibilities also included fundraising, marketing, debate prep, stump speeches and "getting out the vote".
Publications
Honors & Awards
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Essex Court Chambers Court Chambers National Moot Competition
Essex Court Chambers
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McKay Cup National Canadian Moot Competition - Third Place
University of Leicester
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London School of Economics (LSE) - Featherstone Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Moot - Semi-Finalist
London School of Economics
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University of Essex Moot Competition - Semi-Finalist
University of Essex
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Moot Champion
University of Leicester
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Speed Moot Champion
University of Leicester
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Debate Competition FInalist
University of Leicester
More activity by Mohamed
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This week, Suzanne Lasrado, our Vice President of Member Services and Innovation, represented CIRO at the Blockchain Futurist Conference in Toronto…
This week, Suzanne Lasrado, our Vice President of Member Services and Innovation, represented CIRO at the Blockchain Futurist Conference in Toronto…
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It has been a long road but the ASC has been resolute in seeing Aitkens held accountable for his offences. The harm caused to his victims has been…
It has been a long road but the ASC has been resolute in seeing Aitkens held accountable for his offences. The harm caused to his victims has been…
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If you've noticed I've been a little quieter this year, and a little harder to get a hold of, there's a reason: in October, my father caught Covid…
If you've noticed I've been a little quieter this year, and a little harder to get a hold of, there's a reason: in October, my father caught Covid…
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The ASC has extended an Interim Order against Craig Michael Thompson along with two companies he controlled, Black Box Management Corp. and Invader…
The ASC has extended an Interim Order against Craig Michael Thompson along with two companies he controlled, Black Box Management Corp. and Invader…
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Five things I learned about leadership from this sturgeon fishing trip with three women I didn’t know: 1) There was a knowing - a wisdom 🦉 - that…
Five things I learned about leadership from this sturgeon fishing trip with three women I didn’t know: 1) There was a knowing - a wisdom 🦉 - that…
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