Canadian Corporate Counsel Association

Professional Development

The CCCA provides a range of continuing professional development programs for its members throughout the year. Most CCCA CPD courses qualify for mandatory continuing professional development credit with law societies across Canada.

To learn more and to preview upcoming CCCA CPD sessions, visit the CBA's one-of-a-kind professional development page.
 

Upcoming CCCA Events:

JUNE 2012

Financial Reporting, Accounting and Analysis: The Fundamental Tools of Finance and Accounting for Corporate Counsel

The CCCA and the McGill International Executive Institute are pleased to offer this dynamic and interactive two-day seminar that will show you how to accurately and effectively read and analyze a corporation's financial reports. Learn how broadening your understanding of key financial information can add value to the advice you provide to senior management.

By attending this program you will:

• improve your understanding of the key financial concepts that impact upon the everyday experiences of in-house counsel
• explore financial terminology, methodology and key performance indicators of a corporation's financial statement
• participate in group exercises on reading and analyzing financial and accounting reports, evaluating financial strategies, using techniques to improve financial decision-making and long-term strategic thinking

Tuesday June 5 and Wednesday June 6, 2012
Montreal, QC
Price: $1000.00 + tax (Members), $1250.00 + tax (Non-Members)
Learn more and register here.

CCCA GTA Chapter Award of Excellence Dinner

The OBA/CCCA GTA Chapter invites all CCCA GTA members to the inaugural presentation of the CCCA GTA Chapter Award of Excellence Dinner.

The 2012 Award Recipient is Jill C. Schatz of Primus Telecommunications Canada Inc.

Guest Speaker: David Miller, former Mayor of Toronto and Counsel, International Business and Sustainability, Aird & Berlis LLP

Wednesday, June 13, 2012
5:30pm
Price: $50 (Members), $75 (Non-Members)
Learn more and register here.

NOVEMBER 2012

Managing Workloads and Workflows in the Legal Department

According to CCCA’s 2012 Barometer Survey, the greatest challenge faced by in-house counsel is the day to day workload – one that consumes the time needed for big picture thinking and for developmental initiatives that improve the organization. The survey also reveals that the average work week exceeds 50 hours in most industry sectors. Structural issues and operating practices can add up to 20% more work to your plate.

This session, brought to you by our Preferred Provider Catalyst Consulting, will present progressive practices, techniques, resources and case studies to better manage workflows and workloads in your legal department. Discussion points will include:

• Managing expectations and service levels
• Forecasting demand for legal services
• Business plans for the legal department
• Changes in service delivery structures and processes
• Satisfaction surveys
• New competencies for counsel
• Performance and effectiveness

Session dates and locations:

Thursday, November 8 – Ottawa
Friday, November 9 – Montreal
Tuesday, November 13 – Halifax
Wednesday, November 14 – Toronto
Monday, November 19 – Calgary
Tuesday, November20 – Vancouver

Registration will open shortly. Accreditation results are pending.

Upcoming Events from other associations:

Canadian Society of Corporate Secretaries (CSCS) Cross-Country Workshops