CBA In-House Lawyers Announces 2025-26 Board of Directors

July 9, 2025

TORONTO, ON – July 2, 2025 – CBA In-House Lawyers (formerly Canadian Corporate Counsel Association) is pleased to announce the election results for its 2025-26 Board of Directors, effective September 1, 2025. The organization extends its gratitude to all members who stood for election and continue to contribute to Canada’s in-house legal community.

Officers:

  • President: Jennifer Freund, CIC.C, Law Society of Alberta
  • Vice President: David Mousavi, NRT Technology Corp.
  • Treasurer: Angela Yousofi, CIC.C, TD Bank
  • Past President: Ranj Sangra, CIC.C, Ballard Power Systems Inc.

Members-at-Large (2024–2026):

  • David Avren
  • Janine Jones, R.F. Binnie & Associates Ltd.
  • Melanie Mortensen, Ministry of the Attorney General – Legal Services Branch, Office of Legislative Counsel
  • Heidi Schedler, KC, CIC.C, Halifax Port Authority (CBA Board Representative)

Members-at-Large (2025–2027):

  • Mobolanle Depo-Fajumo, CIC.C, Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan
  • Dev Jagdev, Rogers Communications Inc.
  • Andrea Lamy, Alberta Electric System Operator

Branch Representatives (appointed by their Branch):

  • Peter Kletas, CIC.C, Port of Vancouver – British Columbia
  • Jay White, CIC.C, Edmonton Regional Airports Authority – Alberta North
  • Brianna Wartman, Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. – Alberta South
  • Bonnie Leib, SGI Canada – Saskatchewan
  • Cory Shangreaux, CIC.C, Richardson International Limited – Manitoba
  • Claudia Sgro, Law Society of Ontario – Ontario
  • Denis Lavoie, CIC.C, VIA Rail Canada Inc. – Quebec
  • Phil Thériault, CIC.C, Purolator Inc. – New Brunswick
  • Ross Larkin, IMP Group International Inc. – Nova Scotia
  • Justin Caines, Department of Health & Community Services – Newfoundland and Labrador

With more than 5,000 members across the country, CBA In-House Lawyers serves as the leading voice for in-house counsel in Canada, offering specialized programs and advocacy tailored to the unique needs of the in-house legal community.

About CBA In-House Lawyers

Formerly the Canadian Corporate Counsel Association (CCCA), CBA In-House Lawyers is the only legal association devoted entirely to in-house lawyers in Canada. In partnership with the Canadian Bar Association, we serve over 5,000 in-house lawyers across every province, territory, sector and industry. We offer mentorship programs, continuing education designed specifically for in-house practice, and specialized programs such as the Business Leadership Program through the Rotman School of Management. We also provide the connections and advocacy to help in-house lawyers thrive — professionally and personally.


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