WOMEN GENERAL 
2019 WGCC National Conference AGENDA
| Time | Event | Presenters |
|---|---|---|
| 8:15 – 8:55 | Registration and Welcome Breakfast | |
| 9:00 – 9:15 | Conference Co-Chair Opening Remarks | Trish Callon, Senior Vice President & General Counsel, Sun Life Canada |
| 9:15 – 10:30 | Diversity Panel Diversity and inclusion (D&I) is essential in today's workplace given changing demographics, globalization, the war for talent, and both business to business and consumer requirements. Our esteemed panelists, will share their insights and experience on how D&I has evolved, challenges on the journey, best practices, and perspectives on the future of D&I. |
Andrea Cotroneo, Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer, Capital One Canada Moderator
Sarah Qadeer, General Counsel, The Home Depot, Canada Jennifer Jackson, President, Capital One Bank, Canada Laura McGee, Founder and CEO, Diversio Barbara Boake, Partner and National Practice Leader, McCarthy Tetrault |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Break | |
| 10:45 - 11:45 | #MeToo Investigations - Tips and Traps for the WGC The #MeToo movement has become one of the hottest topics in legal circles and boardrooms across all geographies and sectors, fundamentally changing the nature of our discourse on - and expectations for - equality in the workplace. Hear about practical tools and tips for legal practitioners and boards to help them navigate this changing landscape, mitigate risk and adapt to new standards and expectations in the workplace. |
Lisa Marcuzzi, VP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, ArcelorMittal Group Moderator
Maureen Armstrong, University Secretary and General Counsel, York University Susan Muigai, Executive Vice President, People and Corporate Affairs, Walmart Canada. Andrea York, Partner and Practice Group Leader of the National Employment & Labour Group, Blakes |
| 11:45-1:15 | Lunch Presentation – Nutrition at its Best We are in a unique time when diversification of perspective, and inclusion of our 'whole selves' is imperative to being optimally healthy. Learn about some of the most fascinating research emerging in human health |
Tzabia Siegel, BAPhED, RNT, the Food Coach, Nutritionist, health educator, wellness coach and author |
| 1:15-1:30 | Break | |
| 1:30-2:00 | WGCC Annual General Meeting |
Cheryl Foy, President WGCC Hilda Wong, Secretary WGCC |
| 2:10-3:15 |
Time Management and Productivity You can only reap the benefits of time management if you have a strategy. When it comes to a good time management strategy, everyone has their own preferences. We will discuss personal time management techniques with a goal to assisting you in managing your time more effectively. |
Arlene Alvares, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary, Siemens Healthineers Canada Moderator Shelley Babin, VP, Law & General Counsel, Ontario Power Generation Patrice Walch-Watson, Senior Managing Director, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Christa Wessel, Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel at ClearView Strategic Partners Inc. |
| 3:15-4:00 |
Building Social Capital Through Effective and Authentic Networking Techniques Back, by popular demand, re-discover authentic networking techniques from an award winning business and brand leader. Wrap - Up |
Colleen Moorehead, Chief Client Officer, Osler LLP Moderator Elizabeth L.W. Fanjoy, Vice President & Associate General Counsel, CIBC, Conference Co-Chair |
| 4:00-4:30 | On to Cocktail Smoothies! |