OBA SERVING ON A BOARD SERIES PROGRAM | On Demand
Original Program Date: April 8, 2026

Gather helpful guidance on how to access board opportunities, evaluate the right fit and build a compelling board profile. We’ll explore selection processes, the qualities boards seek in candidates, and how lawyers can leverage their experience to secure and succeed in board roles, including:

• Different types of boards 
• How board appointments and selection processes work
• Identifying board opportunities
• Building your board resume and value proposition
• Understanding what boards look for in new members
• Navigating the vetting and nomination process
• Questions to ask before saying “yes” to a board seat

PROGRAM CHAIR

Adela Mall, Office of the General Counsel and Secretary of the Board of Governors, Toronto Metropolitan University

SpeakerS

Katy Commisso, Buset LLP
Jennifer Dolman, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Cheryl A. Foy, Strategic Governance Consulting Services Ltd.