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COMMANDING THE MOMENT:
LEGAL LEADERSHIP IN AN ERA OF VOLATILITY
WGCC is pleased to invite you to the 2026 WGCC Annual Summit, marking our 10th anniversary - a special edition of our flagship gathering, celebrating leadership, innovation, and community across the Canadian general counsel landscape.
Join us for a dynamic program featuring engaging speakers, insightful panels, and interactive workshops, along with networking opportunities. This year's experience also includes a satellite in-person location in Vancouver, curated booths to explore, complimentary professional headshots, exclusive swag and so much more!
WHEN: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
TIME: 10:00 AM - 6:15 PM (ET) | 7:00 AM - 3:15 PM (PT)
*Followed by a cocktail reception
IN-PERSON TORONTO LOCATION: Thomson Reuters | 19 Duncan Street, Toronto, ON
IN-PERSON VANCOUVER LOCATION: McCarthy Tétrault | 745 Thurlow Street, Suite 2400, Vancouver BC, V6E 0C5
(A virtual option will be available for those unable to attend in person, offering an equally dynamic and engaging experience. The access link will be sent to online participants prior to the event).
COST: Complimentary, for WGCC members! Not yet a member? JOIN TODAY to attend this and other exclusive events and gain more opportunities to network and collaborate with industry peers!
CPD: We will keep you updated as we pursue qualification for CPD credits.
*Kindly register by Tuesday, May 19, 2026
*Please note that this program will be delivered exclusively in English

AGENDA, SPEAKERS & TOPICS
Registration | 10:00 - 11:00 AM (ET) / 7:00 - 8:00 AM (PT)
11:00 - 11:45 AM (ET) | 8:00 - 8:45 AM (PT)
- Sylvie Rodrigue | Own It! Life Lessons from a Leader Who Redefined Success (fireside chat)
11:45 - 12:40 PM (ET) | 8:45 - 9:40 AM (PT)
12:40 - 1:15 PM (ET) | 9:40–10:15 AM (PT): Lunch / Breakfast
1:15 - 2:15 PM (ET) | 10:15–11:15 AM (PT)
2:15 - 3:00 PM (ET) | 11:15 AM –12:00 PM (PT)
- Laure Goubau (Gloria's Coaching) | Beyond Symptoms: Why Women's Health is a Business Continuity Issue
3:00 - 3:20 PM (ET) | 12:00 - 12:20 PM (PT): Break
3:20 - 4:20 PM (ET) | 12:20 - 1:20 PM (PT)
- Dr. Andrea Wojnicki (Talk About Talk) | Executive Presence Reimagined: Breaking Down the Bias & Building Up the Skills that Drive Leadership Impact
4:20 - 5:00 PM (ET) | 1:20 - 2:00 PM (PT)
- Thomson Reuters Closing Session | Executive Making the Invisible Visible: How GCs Can Align Strategy to Corporate Imperatives
5:00 - 6:15 PM (ET) | 2:00 - 3:15 PM (PT): Closing remarks & cocktail reception
For questions about the event or if you need to cancel your registration, contact us via email at: info@womengc.ca.
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