Toronto, Ontario, Canada
My name is Rachel Peters, and I have an extensive background in global studies, both professional and academic. I am licensed to practice law in both Ontario and New York and thrive in settings that allow me to leverage my skillsets in research, teamwork, and project management, among others.
-providing strategic advice on banking product updates and use, client agreement negotiations and proposals, strategic partnerships and business account disputes, all within Commercial Banking.
- on secondment from Blake, Cassels and Graydon LLP with RBC’s Corporate Secretary Department -assisting with coordination and drafting of the 2025 RBC proxy circular and Annual General Meeting (AGM) for RBC -providing research and other support for matters regarding Corporate Governance mandates, regulatory and legal matters affecting the group, and proxy circular requirements -liaising with stakeholders and vendors as required for planning of the proxy circular and AGM
-staff lawyer in Blake, Cassels & Graydon's InSource program -on secondment as Counsel supporting Corporate Governance in RBC Law Group since August 2024
-associate for corporate and securities practice area and tax-exempt organizations practice area
-assisting associates and partners with research, drafting, reviews, and other support in taxation litigation, taxation planning, wills, estates and trusts, labour and employment, and corporate practice areas
-working as tax law summer student