Are you new to in-house counsel or plan to move into the profession? Or do you need a refresher on key areas where in-house counsel play a role? Build your knowledge and be confident in your skills with the CCCA’s five-part In-House Counsel Bootcamp.
Given this unprecedented time and the overwhelming popularity of the program, we are pleased to offer the program online, in collaboration with Lex Mundi and its partner firms across Canada. Learn about best practices and common pitfalls related to privacy and compliance, human resources, litigation, ESG and common contract clauses contracts from the comfort of your desk.
Register for each module individually or take advantage of bundle pricing for all five modules and receive a certificate of completion. You will have the option of joining the sessions live each week to interact with the speakers or viewing the recordings at your convenience.
IN-HOUSE COUNSEL BOOTCAMP: WEBINAR SERIES Mar 1, 2023 – Mar 29, 2023
1. ESG: What You Need to Know When You Aren’t the Decision Maker (Mar 1, 2023: 12– 1pm ET)
2. Employment Law & HR Essentials Mar 8, 2023: 12pm – 1pm (ET)
3. Privacy Matters Mar 15, 2023: 12pm – 1pm (ET)
4. Key Considerations for Negotiating & Drafting Contracts Mar 22, 2023: 12pm – 1pm (ET)
5. Fundamentals of Litigation Management Mar 29, 2023: 12pm – 1pm (ET)
ESG: What You Need to Know When You Aren’t the Decision Maker
March 1, 2023 | 12pm-1pm (ET)
ESG has become the new hot topic, but you might be wondering how it applies to your day to day when you are not necessarily be the ultimate decision maker. Policies may be set at the board table or by head office located in the U.S., far removed from your purview. Regardless, it is essential that all in-house counsel understand what ESG is, consider the key considerations and implications, and know how you can add value to your organization in insight and implementation. Join us to find out!
Speakers:
- Jeremy Ozier, Partner, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
- Terri Uhrich, CIC.C, Vice President, Legal & General Counsel, Foran Mining Corporation
Employment Law & HR Essentials
March 8, 2023 | 12pm-1pm (ET)
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. You will also learn strategies to help support and promote workplace EDI initiatives.
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Privacy Matters
March 15, 2023 | 12pm-1pm (ET)
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:
- Ellie Marshall, Associate, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
- David Mousavi, Senior Vice President, Legal, Compliance, and General Counsel, NRT Technologies Corp.
Key Considerations for Negotiating & Drafting Contracts
March 22, 2023 | 12pm-1pm (ET)
Drafting contracts, agreements and other corporate documents is a significant element of in-house practice that you must know how to perform well to be successful. But that is just one part. In-house counsel must also fully understand the business goals of their client to ensure the objective and intent are properly implemented, managed and reviewed. Our panelists will take a practical look at plain-language drafting strategies as well as key clauses for commercial agreements, employment agreements and more.
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Fundamentals of Litigation Management
March 29, 2023 | 12pm-1pm (ET)
Whether you have litigation experience or not prior to joining an in-house team, your involvement will likely look very different now. Attend this session to look at the role of in-house counsel as the manager of a litigation file and learn best practices for working with an external legal team. Our panelists will also discuss key metrics to help legal departments measure external counsel performance.
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