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Cast in the Perfect Role: Working In-House for Uber
Jeremy Millard grew up in the theatre, soaking in the energy, creativity and performances of his parents and grandparents. It was magical, super cool, says the Toronto native. And while he didn’t follow the family
career path, today he’s on a large stage himself – acting as Uber’s Legal Director for Canada. Like the entertainment industry, Uber has its critics. But the company’s mobile app has plenty of fans, with people in more than 400 cities worldwide using the ride-sharing service. “Internally, we know it’s a novel product,” says Millard. “You won’t find many people who aren’t thrilled with the product and experience. That’s a great thing here for staff, or for any company you are working at.”
Millard joined Uber in July 2015 as its first lawyer in Canada. His role is to advise the San Francisco-based company on matters here and shape a domestic legal approach. The immediate overall goal, he says, is to encourage cities and provinces to enact smart regulations for ridesharing. Regulations that ensure consumer protection and safety while letting an “innovative new service” grow.
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