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The CCCA’s new webinar series, "In the House with In-House," explores the key issues you are facing and how your colleagues are overcoming them. These short webinars share the real-life experiences of in-house counsel in various industries and sectors as they talk about the challenges created by the pandemic and look to the post-pandemic world.

Several months ago, I attended a networking event by myself for the first time. I decided it was time to make more connections in my legal community even if the circumstances were outside of my comfort zone. Following that evening, I continued on this path, reaching out through cold messages to in-house counsel throughout my city—and have grown in ways I never would have otherwise been able.

As Senior Legal Counsel, Canada, at the Mastercard Foundation, Philip Milley, CIC.C, contributes to his organization's development and expansion in many ways. Learn how he uses his legal and business skills for good.

Profile: Christine Desaulniers and Frédéric Pérodeau talk about the importance of creating supportive networks, being open to new ideas and planning for the future.

As the first GC at a company, this author learned the importance of relationships, transferrable skills, being flexible and staying true to herself—and her knowledge continues to grow with her experience.

The board of directors sits at the strategic, not operational, level, with a multitude of fiduciary responsibilities and liabilities. To understand and better work with it, it helps to seek out training and get a taste of what it is like to sit on a board. This author did just that and says her experience was invaluable for her, both professionally and personally.

Profile: Sébastien Guénette - Being head of legal at a new company may be challenging but it is also exhilarating, which makes it a perfect fit for this sky-diving lawyer. Sébastien shares what drives his priorities, how he gives back and how you can too.

Meet Daniel Bourque, 2019-20 CCCA Chair

Profile: Leola Pon - Being GC at an organization as large and in the public eye as the Toronto District School Board has its unique challenges and rewards. Leola shares her experiences as a legal and diversity leader, and the importance of balancing her priorities.

A round of applause goes out to this year’s CCCA award winners! During the National Conference, members were recognized for their exceptional contributions to both the CCCA and the wider legal community.