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2026 In-House Counsel Bootcamp

Build the essential legal, business, and practical skills every in-house lawyer needs.

Whether you're transitioning from private practice, new to an in-house role, or looking to refresh your core knowledge, this five-part, self-paced Bootcamp provides practical guidance you can apply immediately.

Discussion during team meeting
Format Includes Access CPD
Self-paced 5 video sessions + practical resources Lifetime See the accreditation information
 

Quick links: Who should participate | What's included | Pricing 

A practical foundation for in-house practice

The 2026 In-House Counsel Bootcamp is a practical, Canada-focused foundational program designed to equip in-house lawyers with the core knowledge, context, and confidence required to succeed in an in-house role.

Delivered online in collaboration with Lex Mundi and its partner firms across Canada, the Bootcamp brings together experienced in-house and external counsel to address the legal, business, and risk considerations that commonly arise across in-house roles and industries.

Learn from experienced lawyers from leading firms across Canada, with practical perspectives on the legal issues organizations face every day.

Who should participate

Designed for in-house lawyers and legal departments:

  • New to in-house: For lawyers transitioning from private practice or beginning their first in-house role.
  • Early- to mid-career counsel: For in-house lawyers who want to reinforce or update their core competencies.
  • Legal departments: For teams looking for a practical onboarding and professional development resource.

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Five modules. One practical learning journey.

Move through the core areas that frequently shape in-house legal work, from employment and privacy to contracts, external counsel management, and governance. All information is up to date as of March 2026. 

Module Focus You will learn to
Module 1 Employment & HR Primer
Review key considerations for commencing, managing, and terminating employment relationships, including differences between unionized and non-unionized workplaces.
  • Identify common employment lifecycle risks
  • Support practical HR decision-making
  • Understand key workplace considerations for legal departments
Module 2 Privacy & Cybersecurity Essentials
Explore privacy legislation across Canada, data breach response, privacy protection, data security, and the risks and benefits of AI.
  • Understand core privacy and cybersecurity obligations
  • Mitigate and respond to data breaches
  • Assess privacy and AI-related risks
Module 3 Contract Drafting & Negotiation Strategies
Take a practical look at drafting and negotiation strategies, including how to align contracts with business objectives and use playbooks to guide the process.
  • Draft with business objectives in mind
  • Approach negotiations strategically
  • Use playbooks to improve consistency and efficiency
Module 4 Selecting & Working with External Counsel
Learn when to engage external counsel, how to manage the selection process, and how to improve communication and cost management.
  • Identify when external counsel is needed
  • Manage selection and engagement effectively
  • Improve communication, value, and cost control
Module 5 Governance Foundations
Review board and management roles, governance documents and processes, and best practices for working with internal stakeholders on governance matters.
  • Understand governance roles and responsibilities
  • Recognize key governance documents and processes
  • Support effective governance across the organization

Learn from experienced in-house and external counsel

Employment & HR Primer

  • Adeel Mulla, Corporate Counsel & Privacy Officer,  Legal Aid Alberta
  • Allison Render, Associate, Farris LLP

Privacy & Cybersecurity Essentials

  • Jenna Green, Associate, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
  • Ryan MacIsaac, Senior Legal Counsel, Uber Canada

Contract Drafting & Negotiation Strategies

  • Kurtis Harms, Associate, Farris LLP
  • Soizic Reynal De St Michel, General Counsel, TMG Builders

Selecting & Working with External Counsel

  • Samson Chan, General Counsel, London Drugs Limited
  • Christina Vieira Olfert, Lawyer, Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP

Governance Foundations

  • Robert A. Balcom, PhD candidate, Osgoode Hall Law School; Adjunct Professor, Ted Rogers School of Business; former General Counsel
  • John Stefaniuk, KC, Partner, Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP
  • Moderator: Angela Yousofi, Senior Counsel, Board Governance, TD Bank Group

Register for the full Bootcamp or choose individual modules

You may register for individual modules or take advantage of bundle pricing for the full five-session series.

Option Members Non-members Includes
Full 2026 Bootcamp $275 $375 All 5 sessions
Individual session $85 $105 One selected module

Build a stronger foundation for your in-house career.

Access five practical sessions designed to help in-house counsel work with more confidence, context, and business alignment.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Is this program self-paced? Yes. Sessions are available on demand, so you can work through the Bootcamp at a pace that fits your schedule.

  • Can I register for one session instead of the full Bootcamp? Yes. You may register for individual modules or purchase the full five-session series at the bundle rate.

  • Who is this program designed for? The Bootcamp is designed for lawyers new to in-house practice, early- to mid-career in-house counsel, and legal departments looking for an onboarding or professional development resource.

  • Is this Canada-focused? Yes. The program is designed around practical Canadian legal, business, and risk considerations relevant to in-house roles. All information is up to date as of March 2026.

  • Is CPD credit available?  See the accreditation information.

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