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GC Careers and Leadership Lessons

Office

Toronto

Date

November 30, 2023

Time of event

Afternoon

McCarthy Tétrault is pleased to host an evening of insights and discussions on advancing your career. This program is an opportunity to learn from leading experts about market and industry dynamics, the evolution of the GC and other leadership roles, and what organizations value in their leaders. You will also hear about the career trajectories of leading General Counsel and their insights on the different roles they have played along the way.

Attendees will take away important leadership lessons relevant to all stages of their careers such as:

  • Re-positioning and enhancing your personal brand both internally and externally
  • Building strategic relationships and alliances to strengthen your coalition of support
  • Planning for succession to give opportunities to others and gain career flexibility
  • Maintaining resilience and confidence while leading in the moment

This in-person only session will provide insights, tools, resources and a special gift to help you successfully navigate the many phases of your career. Learn more about our featured speakers below.

For questions about this event, please contact [email protected].

Time (ET): 

5:00 p.m. – Registration and Networking        
5:30 p.m. – Opening Remarks + Presentation       
6:00 p.m. – GC Panel Discussion       
7:00 p.m. – Closing Remarks + Cocktail Reception to follow

For questions about this seminar or to request an invitation please contact [email protected].

 

Speakers

Giselle (Gigi) Basanta

Giselle (Gigi) Basanta

General Legal Counsel, George Brown College

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Marni Dicker

Marni Dicker

Executive Vice President, Infrastructure and Chief Legal Officer, Canadian Premier League

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Gord Currie

Gord Currie

Executive Vice-President and Chief Legal Officer, George Weston Ltd

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Shanin Lott

Shanin Lott

Consultant, Russell Reynolds Associates

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Godyne Sibay

Opening and Closing Remarks by:

Godyne Sibay

Regional Managing Partner, Ontario Region

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Judith McKay

Moderated by:

Judith McKay

Chief Client and Innovation Officer, McCarthy Tétrault

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Speakers / lawyers