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16th In-House Counsel Summit

by Law Society of Ontario

The 16th In-House Counsel Summit is a comprehensive program designed to equip legal professionals with the tools, insights, and leadership skills necessary to navigate today's dynamic corporate environment. Organized by the Law Society of Ontario, this event addresses the pivotal role in-house counsel play in guiding organizations through legal, regulatory, and strategic challenges.

Key topics covered include updates on employment law pertinent to in-house counsel, governance of Artificial Intelligence encompassing exposure, expansion, and policy development, and the role of in-house counsel in crisis management, focusing on effective collaboration with boards during crises.

The summit features a distinguished lineup of presenters, including Arun Krishnamurti from Google Canada Corporation, Sarah Mansour from Mazda Canada Inc., Pei Li of Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, and Devin Persaud from Miller Thomson LLP, among others. Attendees will have opportunities for networking during the reception from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., fostering connections with peers and industry leaders.

This program is ideal for in-house legal professionals seeking to stay abreast of current legal developments, enhance their strategic advisory capabilities, and connect with fellow counsel to share best practices and insights.

Speakers(21)

Ardy Mohajer

Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

Arun Krishnamurti

Google Canada Corporation

Christelle Gedeon

Chief Legal Officer at Canopy Growth Corporation

Curt Howard

Google Canada Corporation

Devin Persaud

Miller Thomson LLP

Frank Cesario

Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP

George Ellinidis

Vice-President and General Counsel, Canada & International at Smuckers Food of Canada Corp.

Heather Mullen

Head of Legal & Corporate Secretary at Kenvue Canada Inc.

Julia Kappler

Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP

Kuljit Bhogal

Senior Counsel, Privacy and AI at Walmart Canada Corp.

Event Details

Date
February 19, 2026
Location
🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada
Donald Lamont Learning Centre
Pricing
$210 - $345
Audience
In-house legal professionals
CLE Credits
4 h 30 m Substantive; 1 h 40 m Professionalism; 30 m EDI Professionalism

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