Canadian Corporate Counsel Association

Mission and Governance

The Canadian Corporate Counsel Association provides a national forum and voice for in-house counsel to advance the development of their professional skills and careers as in-house counsel. To achieve this mission, the Board of Directors focuses CCCA resources on the following six strategic objectives:

1. Developing Our Community

The CCCA engages all in-house counsel to come together in a climate of fellowship and mutual support by creating opportunities for members to network and share accomplishments, experiences and knowledge.

2. Fostering Professional Excellence

The CCCA enables members to enhance their skills and capabilities as in-house counsel by making available to them value-added resources, services and knowledge.

3. Enabling Career Development

The CCCA supports members’ career growth by facilitating their access to career development pathways, information and support.

4. Advancing the Practice

The CCCA promotes and enhances a positive perception of the contribution of in-house counsel by identifying and leveraging appropriate information-sharing opportunities within industry, government bodies and professional associations.

5. Supporting Our Chapters

The CCCA fosters Chapters' growth by encouraging and enabling their establishment and development, supporting local activities. and providing opportunities for co-operation at the regional and national levels.

6. Being the Association of Choice

The CCCA facilitates involvement in its activities and access to its benefits by all levels of in-house counsel across Canada by developing CBA linkages, publicizing, promoting and expanding membership benefits, leveraging technology to member advantage, and maximizing national presence.