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Join us for Quorum Club Vancouver

Thursday, November 20, 2025
McCarthy Tétrault
45 Thurlow St Suite 2400, Vancouver, BC V6E 0C5

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This event is free for General Counsels

“In the Trenches: GC Stories of Strategic Influence”

A candid session where General Counsels share real-world examples of stepping beyond the legal function to shape strategic business outcomes — from crisis management to M&A, AI adoption, ESG leadership, and organizational change.

Agenda

4:00pm
Registration & Networking
(drinks & food served)

4:15pm
In the Trenches: GC Stories of Strategic Influence
Speakers:

  • Lilac Bosma, VP Legal at Canfor Corporation

  • Jeremy Chan, VP General Counsel & Corporate Secretary at Thinkific

  • Moderated by Paula Pépin, Founder of The GC Collective and Debra Finlay, Partner at McCarthy Tétrault

5:30pm
Roundtable Discussions led by Paula Pépin

6:30pm
Cocktail Reception

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Quorum Club Vancouver Advisory Committee

Lilac Bosma, VP Legal, Canfor Corporation

Leo Caffaro, Vice President Legal, Acciona

Charlene Hiller, Partner, Bennett Jones

Paula Pépin, CEO & Founder, GC Collective

Mike Race, Managing Partner, ZSA Legal Recruitment

Melinda Park, Partner, BLG

Lisa Skakun, Chief Legal, Regulatory & Corporate Affairs Officer, Coast Capital Savings

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  • The Quorum Club is a truly unique and invaluable forum for General Counsel across Canada. It provides a rare opportunity to engage with some of the most insightful and influential legal minds in the country, fostering candid discussions on the challenges and opportunities shaping our profession. The event is expertly curated, ensuring meaningful dialogue and networking in an exclusive environment. I left with fresh perspectives and valuable connections that will undoubtedly benefit my practice.

    David A. Luther
    General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
    WSIB Ontario

  • With apologies to Groucho Marx, the Quorum Club is certainly one club you should join.

    Simon A. Fish
    Corporate Director & General Counsel Emeritus
    BMO Financial Group

  • As always, high quality speakers, timely content and an excellent opportunity to connect with leading Canadian General Counsel.

    Gillian Akai
    Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel
    Postmedia Network Inc.

  • The ZSA Team hits it Out of the Park once again. Thoughtful and well-curated content tailored to assist busy practitioners. Keep up the great work!

    Gerry Fields, LL.B., J.D. 
    President and General Counsel
    CORNERSTONE GROUP FAMILY OFFICE