the canaDian bar
aSSociation, held
its annual conference
in Halifax this summer.
The three-day event
included several
activities for in-house
counsel. The conference
boasted impressive
views of the East Coast
during some of the last
days of summer and
lured a bevy of guests.
Featured speakers
included: David
Johnston, Simon Sinek,
Arianna Huffington,
Arlene Dickinson, Kady
O’Malley and one of our
cover models — Larry
Rosen. The weather
cooperated for the
summer reception.
The CBA recently hosted its annual conference in Halifax.
The Canadian Corporate Counsel Association, a branch
of the CBA, held a reception at the Halifax Marriot
Harbourfront Hotel on Aug. 15. We asked attendees:
What are you getting
out of this conference?
Waterbury newton
The highlights for me
included seeing the Governor
General of Canada at the
opening plenary and hearing
Arianna Huffington speak.
trinda ernst
Partner
I’m learning lots.
ross Wonnick
Vice-president
and general
counsel
Monk
Goodwin LLP
It’s an impressive
conference.
Maria Mitousis
Lawyer
Stewart
McKelvey
I’m delighted
to be included.
richard niedermayer
Partner
Manitoba Public insurance
We donate to a local charity.
Speakers get a certificate with
information about the charity.
Dean Scaletta
Director, information
and litigation