12:00 pm–2:00 pm ET

Advising the Board of Directors on Proactive Management of Geopolitical Risks

In the dynamic landscape of global business, corporate lawyers play a pivotal role in ensuring that a company's Board of Directors is not only informed, in a timely manner, of the geopolitical risks to the company’s operations and personnel but is also effectively utilizing its collective expertise to manage these risks. As legal advisors, it is critical to guide the Board on how to anticipate and prepare for unexpected challenges, thereby safeguarding the company and its stakeholders.

• Assist the Board in identifying and prioritizing geopolitical risks that require immediate attention, ensuring that strategic focus aligns with potential impacts.
• Advise on establishing protocols for regular updates and discussions about emerging risks, helping maintain the Board’s vigilance and readiness to act.
• Facilitate active involvement of the Board in evaluating identified risks and crafting strategic responses.
• Encourage thorough discussions to explore not only mitigation strategies but also potential opportunities arising from these geopolitical challenges.

Speakers

Didier Culat, BCF Business Law (Québec City & Montréal, QC)
Carol Hansell, Senior Partner, Hansell McLaughlin Advisory Group (Toronto, ON)
Lisa (Elisabeth) DeMarco, Senior Partner and CEO, Resilient LLP (Toronto, ON)
Cheryl L. Graden, Senior Vice-President, Group Head of Legal and Business Affairs and Corporate Secretary, General Counsel's Office, TMX Group Limited (Toronto, ON) 
Heather Treacy, Partner, DLA Piper (Calgary, AB)

Moderator

TBA