Women General Counsel Canada upcoming events

WGCC Social | The Floral Edition (29 Apr 2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:30:00 GMT

WGCC Social: The Floral Edition

Please join us in person at LUMA for drinks, food, and a chance to make your very own custom midi bouquet!

Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Time: 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM (ET)

Location: LUMA | TIFF Lightbox, 2nd Floor, 350 King St. West, Reitman Square, Toronto, Ontario M5V 3X5

Cost: Free

Tickets are limited so please register early! We kindly request your RSVP by Friday April 17th to assist us in planning effectively.

Please be advised: This event is for WGCC members only.

Prior to registering, please click HERE to review WGCC's Privacy Policy. You will also have an opportunity to review and accept this policy on the registration page.

Looking forward to seeing you this spring!

Note: For any inquiries or in the event you need to cancel your registration, kindly contact us via email at: info@womengc.ca.

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Navigating Employment Transitions: Key Considerations for General Counsels Facing Change (6 May 2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT

INVITATION

Navigating Employment Transitions: Key Considerations for General Counsels Facing Change

Join McMillan on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, for a forward‑looking discussion focused on practical career and leadership considerations for today’s in‑house counsel.

This session will bring together legal and business perspectives to explore key employment issues, career transitions, and lessons learned from moving between the legal and business sides of an organization.

Drawing on legal expertise, organizational insight, and business‑side experience, our speakers will discuss:

Employment agreements, terminations and succession: What GCs should know when navigating their own employment arrangements, exits, succession planning and related risk considerations, from an employment lawyer's perspective.
Career Pivots: How to think strategically about long-term career development, leadership transitions, changing industries, returning to private practice and alternative career paths—both within and beyond traditional legal roles.
From GC to the business side: Insights from someone who has made the transition from general counsel to a senior business role, including challenges, opportunities, and key takeaways.

The discussion will be grounded in real‑world scenarios and practical takeaways, with dedicated time for audience questions.

A networking reception will follow, providing an opportunity to continue the conversation and connect with panelists and peers.

Please RSVP by end of day on April 27:

Date/Time: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm ET

Registration: 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Panel Discussion: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Networking Reception: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Location: McMillan LLP | Brookfield Place | 181 Bay St., Suite 4400
Toronto M5J 2T3 (map)

Panelists:

Dave J.G. McKechnie
Partner,
Employment & Labour Relations
McMillan

Amanda Klein

President & Chief Executive Officer
Elexicon Energy

Melissa Stoesser Young
Partner,
Natural Resources & Energy Groups
McMillan

Lara Speirs

WGCC In-Transition Council Lead and
Past President will join us as the moderator for this session

For more information, please contact events@mcmillan.ca.