Canada's In-House Counsel Association Rebrands as CBA In-House Lawyers as Demand for Canadian-Focused Resources Grows

July 9, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TORONTO, ON – July 9, 2025 – As economic uncertainty and legal complexity rise, the Canadian Corporate Counsel Association (CCCA) today unveiled its new name: Canadian Bar Association In-House Lawyers (CBA In-House). The new identity reaffirms its role as the only national organization dedicated solely to in-house lawyers in Canada.

The rebrand also reflects a broader shift: growing recognition of the in-house role as both strategic and specialized.

"As in-house lawyers, we're no longer working quietly behind the scenes — we're at the centre of business strategy, risk, and governance," said Ranj Sangra, CIC.C, President at CBA In-House. "Many of the challenges we face are uniquely Canadian, and this new identity reflects who we are today: a coast-to-coast-to-coast in-house legal community navigating complexity together."

With 5,000 members nationwide, CBA In-House remains the definitive voice of and resource for Canada's in-house legal community. As part of the CBA, members have access to the broader network of over 40,000 legal professionals, along with career and professional development resources tailored specifically to in-house practice.

About CBA In-House

Formerly the Canadian Corporate Counsel Association (CCCA), Canadian Bar Association In-House Lawyers (CBA In-House) is the only legal association devoted entirely to in-house lawyers in Canada. The organization serves over 5,000 in-house lawyers across every province, territory, sector and industry, offering programs including the Certified In-House Counsel – Canada (CIC.C) designation through the Rotman School of Management and continuing education designed specifically for in-house practice.