Montreal Retreat Program

Join senior in-house lawyers at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth on November 13, 2026, for a day of candid discussion, practical perspectives, and meaningful peer exchange.

Explore the program below. Sessions and speakers will continue to be added as they are confirmed.

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Please note: Sessions will be presented in English and French, with simultaneous interpretation available. Topics and speakers will be announced as they are confirmed.

9:00am	Arrival & Breakfast
9:30am	Opening Remarks
9:45am	Keynote
10:30am	Navigating a New Era of Policy Volatility Sponsored by McCarthy Tétrault Geopolitical shifts, new regulation, and the growing use of AI are changing how legal risk gets managed — and how General Counsel need to lead. Join a panel of legal leaders as they discuss balancing risk and innovation, overseeing responsible AI use, and rethinking the legal function's role and the value it can bring.
11:15am	Break - sponsored by LawVu
11:45am	Session 3 Sponsored by Blaney McMurtry LLP
12:30pm	Lunch
1:45pm	Peer-to-Peer Leadership Roundtables A perennial favourite at the Retreat, these small-group discussions provide space for candid conversations on the issues that matter most. Participants exchange experiences, share practical insights, and learn from peers navigating similar leadership challenges.
2:30pm	Session 5
3:15pm	Break - sponsored by LawVu
3:45pm	Session 6
4:30pm	Closing Remarks & Reception - sponsored by Fasken

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