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.

Le WGCC a le plaisir de vous inviter au Sommet annuel 2026 du WGCC, qui marque notre 10e anniversaire — une édition spéciale de notre événement phare, célébrant le leadership, l’innovation et la communauté au sein du milieu canadien des conseillers juridiques d’entreprise.

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.

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)

Dates: April 15, 16, 21 & 23, 2026

Circle Topic: WGCCLeadership Series: Navigating Hypervigilance, AI, and Professional Judgment

Join this WGCC Networking Circle for a peer‑led, professionally focused discussion on how hypervigilance in senior executive in‑house roles—particularly for women General Counsel—can be intensified by AI‑driven risk detection and real‑time issue surfacing.

What is a Networking Circle? 

The WGCC Networking Circles have been thoughtfully crafted to facilitate the discussion and exchange of ideas and insights among WGCC members, with a particular emphasis on legal leadership and professionalism and Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). These small, informal groups offer an invaluable opportunity to forge connections with other WGCC members, expand your professional network and support system as you navigate the complex challenges that arise in legal executive roles.

Date: Wednesday April 22, 2026

Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (PT)

Location: Olympic Village Tap and Barrel | 75 Athletes Way, Vancouver, BC V5Y 0E4

We are pleased to invite you to a Happy Hour where you can connect, relax, and network with fellow WGCC BC members!

Dates: April 15, 16, 21 & 23, 2026

Circle Topic: WGCCLeadership Series: Navigating Hypervigilance, AI, and Professional Judgment

Join this WGCC Networking Circle for a peer‑led, professionally focused discussion on how hypervigilance in senior executive in‑house roles—particularly for women General Counsel—can be intensified by AI‑driven risk detection and real‑time issue surfacing.

What is a Networking Circle? 

The WGCC Networking Circles have been thoughtfully crafted to facilitate the discussion and exchange of ideas and insights among WGCC members, with a particular emphasis on legal leadership and professionalism and Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). These small, informal groups offer an invaluable opportunity to forge connections with other WGCC members, expand your professional network and support system as you navigate the complex challenges that arise in legal executive roles.

Dates: April 15, 16, 21 & 23, 2026

Circle Topic: WGCCLeadership Series: Navigating Hypervigilance, AI, and Professional Judgment

Join this WGCC Networking Circle for a peer‑led, professionally focused discussion on how hypervigilance in senior executive in‑house roles—particularly for women General Counsel—can be intensified by AI‑driven risk detection and real‑time issue surfacing.

What is a Networking Circle? 

The WGCC Networking Circles have been thoughtfully crafted to facilitate the discussion and exchange of ideas and insights among WGCC members, with a particular emphasis on legal leadership and professionalism and Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). These small, informal groups offer an invaluable opportunity to forge connections with other WGCC members, expand your professional network and support system as you navigate the complex challenges that arise in legal executive roles.

Dates: April 15, 16, 21 & 23, 2026

Circle Topic: WGCCLeadership Series: Navigating Hypervigilance, AI, and Professional Judgment

Join this WGCC Networking Circle for a peer‑led, professionally focused discussion on how hypervigilance in senior executive in‑house roles—particularly for women General Counsel—can be intensified by AI‑driven risk detection and real‑time issue surfacing.

What is a Networking Circle? 

The WGCC Networking Circles have been thoughtfully crafted to facilitate the discussion and exchange of ideas and insights among WGCC members, with a particular emphasis on legal leadership and professionalism and Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). These small, informal groups offer an invaluable opportunity to forge connections with other WGCC members, expand your professional network and support system as you navigate the complex challenges that arise in legal executive roles.

We are delighted to invite our membership to an exclusive event, hosted in collaboration with Women General Counsel Canada and McCarthy Tétrault.

As AI and digital technologies rapidly reshape the business landscape, organizations are facing heightened expectations around governance, risk, and accountability. With federal AI legislation stalled in 2025, a regulatory gap has emerged, placing increased responsibility on organizations and their boards to oversee the ethical use of AI, manage data risks, and ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.

At the same time, cybersecurity incidents and privacy breaches have evolved beyond technical challenges to become significant legal, financial, and reputational risks. With growing class action exposure, these events now demand close attention at the board level. This discussion will explore how organizations can navigate this complex environment, strengthen oversight, and proactively mitigate risk in an increasingly digital world.