TORONTO, ON – June 2, 2026 – On Friday, June 5, senior in-house lawyers from across Canada will gather at the Royal Canadian Yacht Club on Toronto Island for the 2026 In-House Leadership Retreat.
Built around the theme "Step Back to Lead Forward," the Retreat is designed for general counsel and senior legal leaders navigating a rapidly changing business, regulatory, and geopolitical environment. Participation is intentionally limited to encourage candid discussion, practical learning, and meaningful peer connection.
The program includes:
- Keynote: Canada-U.S. Relations in a Time of Economic Uncertainty, featuring the Hon. Erin O'Toole, PC, CD
- Navigating a New Era of Policy Volatility
- Litigation Leadership: From Reactive to Ready
- Cross-Border Workforce Challenges: What's New and What Matters Now
- Privilege in the GenAI Era: Managing and Mitigating Risks
- Peer-to-Peer Roundtables
- Closing reception overlooking Toronto's waterfront
The Retreat brings together leading voices from business, government, litigation, labour and employment, and legal operations to examine the issues shaping in-house practice in 2026.
Event Details
Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
Location: Royal Canadian Yacht Club, Toronto Island
Registration Fee: $99 for CBA In-House members; $425 for non-members
Due to last-minute cancellations, there is very limited space available.
Register through the CBA In-House Leadership Retreat microsite.
Thank you to our sponsors: CBA In-House Lawyers gratefully acknowledges the support of Blaney McMurtry LLP, Dentons, LexisNexis, McCarthy Tétrault, Stockwoods LLP, LawVu, and Luminance.