Jasmine Daya
COO | Civil Litigation, Insurance Law & Private Lending Risk Strategy
Bio
Jasmine Daya is the Chief Operating Officer of Geraci LLP, where she leads operations, strategy, and the continued growth of the firm’s legal and business platforms serving private lenders across the United States.
A seasoned lawyer with over two decades of experience, Jasmine began her career in civil litigation with a focus on insurance law, property damage, and complex claims. She has built a reputation for her ability to assess risk, navigate high-stakes disputes, and develop practical solutions grounded in real-world outcomes.
At Geraci LLP, Jasmine plays a central role in shaping the firm’s strategic direction and expanding its integrated approach to private lending. She is the architect behind the firm’s Integrated Protection Model™, which combines loan documentation with insurance oversight to help lenders secure their deals while protecting their collateral.
Jasmine works closely with private lenders, funds, and real estate investors to address legal, operational, and risk-related challenges across the lending lifecycle. Her perspective is rooted in both legal expertise and firsthand business experience, allowing her to approach issues not only as a lawyer, but as an operator and investor.
Education
- Juris Doctor (JD), Queen’s University Faculty of Law, Kingston, Ontario
- Master of Laws (LL.M.), Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, Toronto, Ontario
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Finance , Southern Methodist University (SMU), Dallas Texas
- Bachelor of Science (BSc), Economics – Southern Methodist University (SMU), Dallas, Texas
Bar Admissions
- Ontario
- Alberta
- California (provisionally licensed)
Certifications & Executive Education
- Harvard University – Negotiation for Executives & Lawyers
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) – Digital Marketing & Analytics
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) – Artificial Intelligence
- Tulane University hosted by McGill University – International Comparative Law
- Canadian Securities Course (CSC)
- Johns Hopkins University – Pre-College program
Awards & Recognition
- Women Empowerment Awards, 2026 Nominee
- Women of Influence Award Recipient, 2025
- Universal Women’s Network Recognition 2025
- Fluxx Award Recipient – 2025
- Top Toronto Lawyers List, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
- LA Times Nominee – 2025
- Million Podcasts Top 10 Canadian Legal list – Ranked 5th
- Toronto Waterfront Award Nominee (all years), 2018, 2019, 2023
- Reuben Wells Lenoard Award in Business Law
Other Organizations, Ventures & Leadership
- Jasmine Daya & Co., Law Firm
- Move Your Business
- Initiate Process Servers
- The Exchange by Geraci LLP
- Solterra Foundation Nonprofit Organization (including Solterra Academy)
- Geraci Integrated Protection Model™
Thought Leadership & Publications
- Author, Law Girl’s Bump in the Road
- Author, JD in the Kitchen Cookbook Series
- Author (Upcoming), Private Lender’s Compliance Handbook
- Author, Private Lender’s Legal Handbook
- Author, Private Lender’s Insurance Handbook