Serving on a Board: Duties, Responsibilities & Expectations of Board Members 

Apr. 15, 2026
Online


OBA SERVING ON A BOARD SERIES PROGRAM | On Demand

Original Program Date: April 15, 2026

When you purchase this on-demand product, you will receive access to the recording approximately one week following the live program date. If you wish to view the program live, please purchase the live online product here.

Get up-to-speed on the legal, ethical, and fiduciary responsibilities that come with board service. You will gain a solid practical understanding of the core duties of board members, including:

  • Board structures and governance models
  • Roles of the board vs. management
  • Expectations around time, engagement, and committee work
  • Legal and ethical obligations, including fiduciary duties
  • Understanding bylaws, governance policies, and codes of conduct
  • Conflicts of interest and how to handle them
  • Common board committees and their roles
  • Life cycle of board service and board dynamics

 

Program Chair

Katherine T. Di Tomaso, Stieber Berlach LLP

SPEAKER

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

Single Registration

CBA Member: $64* | CBA Student Member: $34* | Non-Member: $116*

(includes e-materials access, where available) *plus applicable taxes

Group registration (4 or more)

CBA Member: $224* | Non-Member: $406*

(includes e-materials access, where available) *plus applicable taxes

 

 

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