OBA In-House Lawyers PROGRAM | 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM (ET)

Have you recently made the move from private practice to an in-house role, or are you interested in doing so as a next step in your career? Join us for this engaging session as we unravel the professional and personal shifts that accompany this transition. Our panel of top-notch corporate counsel will share candid insights and practical strategies as we unpack:

• What makes an excellent in-house counsel
• Mindset shifts – becoming a business partner
• The nature of the in-house role and navigating internal politics
• Managing external counsel relationships effectively
• Ethical and professionalism considerations unique to in-house roles
• Career growth and personal well-being
• Top advice for a smooth transition

PROGRAM CHAIR

Bianca Thomas, BMO Financial Group

SPEAKERS

Chris Grisdale, Metrolinx
Kikelomo Lawal, Retired EVP and Chief Legal Officer, CIBC
Erin Wiley, Hiive
Erin Zipes, 1Password