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Ontario Branch

Beyond the GC Track: Expanding Career Pathways for In-House Lawyers

Join us for this fireside chat which will provide a practical overview of emerging and non-traditional opportunities available and gain insight into pathways.

Saskatchewan Branch

CBA In-House Lawyers & Business Law: 2026 Modern & Sustainable Governance Update

2026 Modern & Sustainable Governance Update
Speakers: Ivy Lumia, & Christine Thomas

Alberta Branch

Navigating AI Risk: A Practical Guide for In-House Counsel

Presenters: Irfan Kara & Nic Wall
AI adoption is accelerating, and with it comes a complex web of legal and compliance risks for in-house counsel. Join us for a practical session covering the AI regulatory landscape, key risk areas from privacy to employment, and actionable governance strategies to help your organization deploy AI responsibly.

Canadian Bar Association

Writing Legal Opinions That Get Used and Trusted

Skilled Lawyer Series

Manitoba Branch

"You Don’t Own Me IP”*: Take-Aways from Nexus Solutions Inc. v. Krougly *with apologies to Lesley Gore

12:00 - 1:30pm - "You Don’t Own Me IP”*: Take-Aways from Nexus Solutions Inc. v. Krougly *with apologies to Lesley Gore - Tech & IP Law Section/Labour & Employment Law Section/In-House Lawyers' Section

Nova Scotia Branch

Hot Topics in M&A

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (Atlantic) - In-House Counsel Section

Canadian Bar Association

CBA Procrastinator's Sale 2026

The Canadian Bar Association

Ontario Branch

Key IP Issues and Trends for In-House Counsel

Join us for a practical look at the IP issues shaping in-house practice today, from emerging technology to brand protection, with guidance from experienced in-house and outside counsel.

Canadian Bar Association

Moving the File Forward: Managing Conversations, Expectations, and Momentum

Skilled Lawyer Series

CBA In-House Lawyers

In-House Leadership Retreat- Montreal 2026

Alberta Branch

Procurement Strategies to Avoid Construction and Other Disputes

Presenters: Tom Wagner, Arianna Carlotti, Christopher Hustwick & Thomas McInerney
The seeds of construction and other disputes are often planted during the procurement stage. Please join our panel of experienced in-house and private practice counsel to discuss strategies to proactively manage and avoid later disputes.

CBA In-House Lawyers

In-House Compensation: Data, Strategy, Negotiation

Ontario Branch

Advertising & Marketing Law: What’s New, What’s Next

Get your essential update on the latest legal developments and compliance strategies in Advertising and Marketing Law at this essential annual event. Recent amendments have created significant changes to the law of advertising, the methods of enforcement and the management of risk.

Nova Scotia Branch

Employment Issues - Risk & Compliance

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (Atlantic) - In-House Counsel Section

CBA In-House Lawyers

Purpose in the Boardroom: Lessons from Canada’s Top Companies and Governance Leaders

CBA In-House Lawyers

Building an AI Governance and Compliance Program: A Practical Handbook for In-House Counsel

A practical, hands-on session that gives in-house counsel the tools, framework and checklist to build or strengthen an effective AI governance and compliance program.

BC Branch

Something Doesn't Seem Right: What Happens Next?

Join Lilac Bosma, Senior Legal Executive and Trusted Advisor, Southern Law, as she dives into internal investigations. She’ll discuss how in-house counsel can properly strategize, maintain privilege, manage the crisis, while enhancing the company’s culture and credibility.

Canadian Bar Association

AI in the Real Workflow: Drafting, Reviewing, and Taking Responsibility

Skilled Lawyer Series

Canadian Bar Association

Mindfulness and Lawyer Well-Being

Join Dr. Thomas Telfer, Emeritus Professor at Western University, Faculty of Law acclaimed author for an insightful and honest conversation about what the legal profession gets wrong about mental health — and what we can do about it.

Canadian Bar Association

Giving Clear Advice When the Law Is Not Clear

Skilled Lawyer Series

Canadian Bar Association

The Final 10 Minutes: What Makes Advice Clear, Usable, and Defensible

Skilled Lawyer Series

Canadian Bar Association

The Litigator’s Next Move: Practical Skills for Taking Greater Ownership of a File (Litigation Stream)

Skilled Lawyer Series

Canadian Bar Association

Make Your Motion Count: Choosing, Building and Pressure-Testing the Right Motion

Skilled Lawyer Series

Canadian Bar Association

Can This Case End Earlier? Spotting and Building a Path to Summary Disposition

Skilled Lawyer Series

Canadian Bar Association

Who Pays, Who Decides? Understanding the Financial Interests Driving the Litigation

Skilled Lawyer Series

Canadian Bar Association

When Litigators Face Sanctions: Preventing Missteps and Responding When Something Goes Wrong

Skilled Lawyer Series

Canadian Bar Association

When One Dispute Spans Multiple Proceedings: Keeping Strategy Aligned Across Forums and Borders

Skilled Lawyer Series

Canadian Bar Association

Build Your Litigation Practice Before You Have the Title: Turning Strong Work into Client Relationships and New Opportunities

Skilled Lawyer Series

CBA In-House Lawyers

In-House Leadership Retreat- Toronto 2027

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.

CBA In-House Lawyers

In-House Leadership Retreat- Regina 2027

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. 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.