Daniel Dai, CIPP/C/US

Associate
Baker & McKenzie LLP

Biography

Daniel is an associate in Baker McKenzie’s Commercial Data IP and Trade Group in Toronto. Daniel joined the Firm in 2023 as a summer student and completed his articles in 2025.

Prior to joining the Firm, Daniel obtained his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Dalhousie Schulich School of Law and his Master of Science from McGill University. Daniel has authored several works in peer reviewed journals. Daniel also holds several certifications including Certified Information Privacy Professional/Canada (CIPP/C) and US (CIPP/US).

Practice Focus

Daniel maintains a broad advisory practice helping clients navigate new and emerging legal landscapes in commercial technology, privacy and intellectual property matters.

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • Law Society of Ontario

Admissions

  • Ontario~Canada (2025)

Education

  • Schulich School of Law (Dalhousie University) (JD) (2024)
  • McGill University (MSc) (2021)
  • McGill University (Hon BSc) (2018)

Languages

  • English
  • Mandarin
  • Contributor, "An Election Is Looming – The Future of Canadian AI Legislation", Baker McKenzie Canada Insights, April 2025
  • Contributor, " Canada: Clarifying compliance – Canadian enforcement trends in youth privacy and age assurance", Connect on Tech, October 2025
  • Contributor, "Ontario AI Scribe Guidance Signals Emerging Regulatory Baseline", Connect on Tech, March 2026