2025 In-House Counsel Bootcamp
Are you a new in-house counsel who wants to ensure you start your job with a strong foundation?
Are you an experienced counsel who has been so busy doing your job that you’re no longer sure you have the fundamentals in place?
Or are you looking to improve your onboarding process and ensure new hires have up-to-date skills and knowledge?
The CCCA’s In-House Counsel Bootcamp is for you. We are pleased to offer this year’s Bootcamp online once again in collaboration with Lex Mundi and its partner firms across Canada.
In the five modules of this series, our seasoned panelists will review and provide updates on topics critical to in-house success. Throughout each session, they will illustrate their points with real-life examples and answer questions from the audience to strengthen understanding.
You can register for each module individually or take advantage of bundle pricing for all five modules. Better yet, the modules can be completed live over a series of five weeks or on-demand to suit your busy schedule.
- For the series: $275 for members; $375 for non-members
- Per webinar: $85 for members; $110 for non-members
This PDF contains the accreditation information for the series. We also have the accreditation information by session (updates will be posted as information is confirmed): Employment Law & HR Essentials; Privacy & Cybersecurity Fundamentals; Contract Management; Governance Foundations; Ethics Primer
Registration
Register now for individual sessions or the full series by clicking on the link below.
| IN-HOUSE COUNSEL BOOTCAMP: WEBINAR SERIES |
on-demand |
| Employment Law & HR Essentials |
on-demand |
| Privacy & Cybersecurity Fundamentals |
on-demand |
| Contract Management |
on-demand |
| Governance Foundations |
on-demand |
| Ethics Primer |
on-demand |
If you experience any trouble registering, please email CLE@ccca-cba.org for assistance.
Sessions
Employment Law & HR Essentials
On-demand
Employment law is one of the most challenging areas of law for a legal department of any size. Join us to discuss common and emerging employment, HR, and health and safety matters. Our panelists will help provide valuable insights for in-house counsel with respect to commencing, managing and terminating employment relationships.
Speakers:
- David Avren, VP Legal/Legal Leadership at BC Hydro, Coast Capital Savings and, most recently, BC Financial Services Authority
- Allison Render, Associate, Farris LLP
Privacy & Cybersecurity Fundamentals
On-demand
With the rapid and constant evolution of privacy law, this is a session not to be missed! You will learn about the legislative framework across Canada, including the Privacy Act, PIPEDA and provincial privacy laws. Our panelists will also share best practices for mitigating and responding to data breaches. You will receive comprehensive information about protecting privacy and ensuring data security so that you can help safeguard your organization’s interests.
Speakers:
Contract Management
On-demand
It is important for in-house counsel to fully understand the business goals of their client during the contract negotiation and drafting processes. In-house counsel should also understand how to leverage technology and software to support these contracting processes. Our panelists will share key insights on contract lifecycle management and the role of AI.
Speakers:
Governance Foundations
On-demand
In-house counsel frequently need to navigate complex governance issues. To establish a strong governance foundation, in-house counsel play an important role in the development and enforcement of various policies and codes of conduct. These critical documents help to ensure organizational efficiency and compliance with the applicable legal and regulatory regimes. Join our panelists to learn best practices and tips for liaising with various organizational departments and stakeholders on governance matters. Our conversation will also provide insights on ESG principles and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and communities.
Speakers:
- Charlene Greve, KC, Executive Vice President, Stakeholder Engagement, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, SaskEnergy
- Sacha Paul, Lawyer, Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP
Ethics Primer
On-demand
In-house counsel must understand their professional and ethical obligations when providing legal advice to their clients. In this session, our panelists will outline when solicitor-client privilege applies and offer strategies on how to preserve that privilege in the in-house environment. Our discussion will also canvass key issues related to reporting obligations and insights on identifying and avoiding conflicts of interest.
Speakers:
Thank you to Lex Mundi and its partner firms