Name
Beyond the Speed Bump: What Business Leaders Really Want from Legal
Date & Time
Thursday, October 8, 2026, 11:05 AM - 11:50 AM
Speakers
Brent McNicol, AVP Field Leader Effectiveness, Sun Life
Jonathan Turner, Finance Director - CFO Canada, Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd
Laura Wallace, Sr. Manager, Fraud Risk Management, Manulife
Moderator: David Grad, EVP, General Counsel and CCO, Primerica Life Insurance Company of Canada
Jonathan Turner, Finance Director - CFO Canada, Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd
Laura Wallace, Sr. Manager, Fraud Risk Management, Manulife
Moderator: David Grad, EVP, General Counsel and CCO, Primerica Life Insurance Company of Canada
Description
How do business leaders define a great legal partner? In this frank and practical discussion, senior business leaders will share what they expect from Legal, discuss examples of both effective and ineffective business-legal partnerships, and reflect on how their relationships with in-house counsel have evolved. Through real-world experiences and candid observations, panelists will explore the behaviours that build trust, strengthen collaboration, and create business value, while offering practical advice on how lawyers can move beyond being viewed as "speed bumps" to becoming trusted strategic advisors.
Location Name
Centre Room
Full Address
Sheraton Cavalier Saskatoon Hotel
612 Spadina Crescent E
Saskatoon SK S7K 3G9
Canada
612 Spadina Crescent E
Saskatoon SK S7K 3G9
Canada