Upcoming Programs
Mon Apr 20
12:00 am - 12:00 am ET
Canadian Bar Association
Evolving Expectations in Canada’s Legal Profession (Recording)
From evolving expectations around work-life balance and mental health, to the growing influence of AI and technology, to changing ideas about hierarchy, loyalty, and professionalism, the ground beneath the profession is shifting in ways that can no longer be ignored.
Thu Apr 23
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm MT
Alberta Branch
Tax Pitfalls in Transactions
Presenters: Edward Rowe & Colena Der
This Section meeting is intended to help participants better identify, mitigate, and plan for tax risks, and the anticipated CRA audit throughout the transaction lifecycle.
Thu Apr 23
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm ET
Canadian Bar Association
Risk, Value, and Decision Frameworks: Strengthening Strategic Judgment
Skilled Lawyer Series
Tue Apr 28
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PT
BC Branch
This is Privileged, Right?
This session highlights critical issues for in-house counsel, including identifying the client, distinguishing legal advice from business advice, understanding the waiving of privilege, and maintaining privilege during internal investigations.
Mon May 4
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm ET
Canadian Bar Association
Communicating Legal Advice with Business Impact — and with AI
Skilled Lawyer Series
Tue May 5
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
CBA In-House Lawyers
Legal Suite Series: Operational Efficiency Made Simple: From KPI Clarity to Cost Savings
Operational Efficiency Made Simple: From KPI Clarity to Cost Savings is a four-part webinar series from CBA In-House Lawyers, in partnership with Septeo Legal Suite, designed for senior in-house counsel and general counsel. Discover how the right legal technology can unify operations, deliver meaningful KPIs, and turn AI and knowledge management into real performance drivers. Learn how to streamline workflows, reduce costs, and better align legal operations with broader business goals through scalable, practical solutions.
Tue May 12
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm MT
Alberta Branch
Legal Department – Performance and Metrics
Presenter: Richard Stock
Law departments help business get done. They must have strategic impact and they must enable operational results for business units. This session will discuss performance and offer a selection of KPIs that communicate the value of the law department.
Wed May 13
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm ET
Ontario Branch
Annual Corporate Governance Update
The OBA In-House Lawyers section is pleased to partner with Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP to bring you up to speed on key issues and trends in corporate governance.
Tue May 19
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm ET
Canadian Bar Association
Leading and Advising in an AI-Augmented Marketplace
Skilled Lawyer Series
Wed May 20
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm PT
BC Branch
Navigating Legal Ethics: A Roundtable for In-House Lawyers
This event begins with a brief presentation by Lawson Lundell on legal ethics issues relevant to in house lawyers, followed by facilitated roundtable discussions where members exchange perspectives and experiences with in house counsel on this important and practical topic.
Thu May 21
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET
CBA In-House Lawyers
Designing Your In-House Career: A 4-Part Series on Strategy, Brand, and Leadership
A four-part webinar series designed to help in-house counsel take control of their career growth with intention and clarity. Led by Lawyer Coach Paulette Nnorom, you’ll build your professional brand, strengthen leadership skills, and translate your experience into business value. Includes the 2026 Career Planner Workbook to keep you focused, aligned, and progressing all year.
Thu May 21
12:00 pm - 4:30 pm PT
BC Branch
Aboriginal & Energy Law Seminar
Focused analysis, real-world application and informed discussion. With sessions exploring Aboriginal rights, UNDRIP and emerging regulatory trends, the Aboriginal & Energy Law Seminar delivers practical insight for lawyers navigating energy projects in British Columbia.
Fri Jun 5
9:00 am - 6:00 pm ET
CBA In-House Lawyers
In-house Leadership Retreat- Toronto 2026
Escape the city without leaving it. The Toronto Island edition of the In-House Leadership Retreat offers a full day away from the pace of office life so you can think clearly, connect deeply, and return re-energized. Set against the backdrop of lake views and open space, the program is designed to help in-house lawyers step back, reset priorities, and explore what modern legal leadership requires. Expect practical sessions, big-picture thinking, and conversations you won’t get anywhere else.
Wed Jun 10
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm ET
Ontario Branch
AI Governance: Practical Perspectives for In-House Counsel
Designed specifically for in-house counsel, join us for a strategic and practical understanding of AI governance.
Fri Jun 12
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm ET
Canadian Bar Association
Sanctions and Export Controls in Practice: Managing Legal Risk in a Volatile Global Environment
CBA LAW SERIES 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm ET
Mon Jun 15
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm ET
Canadian Bar Association
Whistleblowers, Internal Reporting, and Retaliation Risk: What You Need to Know to Advise Clients Now
CBA LAW SERIES 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm ET
Fri Jun 19
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm ET
Canadian Bar Association
Indigenous Law in Practice: Competent Legal Decision-Making in a Changing Canadian Landscape
CBA LAW SERIES 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm ET
Tue Jun 23
1:00 am - 2:00 am ET
Canadian Bar Association
UNDRIP: History, Context, Indigenous Involvement, and Relevance in Canada (French Version)
Join us for an insightful session exploring how UNDRIP is influencing legal practice, reconciliation initiatives, and government decision-making today.
Wed Jun 24
1:00 am - 2:00 am ET
Canadian Bar Association
UNDRIP: History, Context, Indigenous Involvement, and Relevance in Canada [English Version]
Join us for an insightful session exploring how UNDRIP is influencing legal practice, reconciliation initiatives, and government decision-making today.
Mon Jun 29
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PT
BC Branch
Navigating Legal Ethics: A Roundtable for In-House Lawyers
This event begins with a brief presentation by Lawson Lundell on legal ethics issues relevant to in house lawyers, followed by facilitated roundtable discussions where members exchange perspectives and experiences with in house counsel on this important and practical topic.
Thu Oct 8
5:30 pm - 10:00 pm ET
CBA In-House Lawyers
Celebration Gala Awards
Celebrating and Championing the Canadian In-House Counsel Community
Fri Oct 9 - Thu Dec 10
Canadian Bar Association
Modern Corporate Lawyering: Practical Skills for Clarity, Efficiency, and Impact (Corporate Stream)
Skilled Lawyer Series
Fri Oct 9
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm ET
Canadian Bar Association
Getting to the Answer Faster: Framing the Problem Before You Start
Skilled Lawyer Series
Thu Oct 22
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm ET
Canadian Bar Association
Writing Legal Opinions That Get Used and Trusted
Skilled Lawyer Series
Thu Nov 12
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm ET
Canadian Bar Association
Moving the File Forward: Managing Conversations, Expectations, and Momentum
Skilled Lawyer Series
Fri Nov 13
9:00 am - 6:00 pm ET
CBA In-House Lawyers
In-house Leadership Retreat- Montreal 2026
Thu Nov 26
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm ET
Canadian Bar Association
AI in the Real Workflow: Drafting, Reviewing, and Taking Responsibility
Skilled Lawyer Series
Thu Dec 3
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm ET
Canadian Bar Association
Giving Clear Advice When the Law Is Not Clear
Skilled Lawyer Series
Thu Dec 10
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm ET
Canadian Bar Association
The Final 10 Minutes: What Makes Advice Clear, Usable, and Defensible
Skilled Lawyer Series