OBA International Law PROGRAM | Original Program Date: May 14, 2020

The pandemic has significantly impacted key sectors of the Canadian economy, as well as the work being done by in-house counsel at these corporations that form a fundamental part of our society. Join our experienced panel to get a first-hand account of the types of challenges faced by these sectors and the measures that corporations, their counsel and the Government of Ontario have adopted to take these obstacles head on.

Hear from Elliot Burger, in-house counsel at Linamar Corporation, about how the automobile parts manufacturer successfully pivoted to producing much-needed ventilators and what this involved from a legal perspective. Saroja Kuruganty, counsel at the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, will focus on how the Government of Ontario is working closely with key sectors during the pandemic as they provide valuable support to society. Sabrina Bandali, Partner in the International Trade and Investment Practice Group of Bennett Jones LLP, will share how she is supporting her clients manage the unexpected disruption to their businesses during the pandemic.  

Join our stellar faculty to understand how to navigate supply chain risk and disruption during unique times.

PROGRAM CHAIRS

Margaret Kim, Ontario Government, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Susana May Yon Lee, Cassidy Levy Kent (Canada) LLP

PROGRAM SPEAKERS

Elliot Burger, Senior Counsel, Linamar Corporation
Saroja Kuruganty, Crown Counsel, Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, Legal Services
Sabrina Bandali, Partner - International Trade and Investment Practice Group, Bennett Jones LLP