ELIGIBILITY: All In-House Counsel called in 2014 or later, regardless of position.
The role and stature of General Counsel has grown enormously during the last 30 years. The Tomorrow’s Leader award seeks to recognize individuals who will help continue this evolution into the future.
Seeking to highlight and encourage a leader of the general counsel bar of tomorrow in his/her growth and development, judges will be looking for counsel that has been called to a Canadian Bar from 2014 or later. Nominated counsel will not only demonstrate superior legal capability but also demonstrate great leadership through actions and attitude when facing significant transactions or litigation that affects the business.
Previous Tomorrow’s Leader Award Recipients:
2024 – Kamika Mclean, WeShall Investments Inc.
2023 - Jacob Posen, CBRE Investment Management
2022 – Safiya Titilayo Adenekan, Revolut
2021 - Lyndsay Hatlelid, Brookfield Reinsurance Partners
2019 - Christelle Gedeon, Aphria Inc.
2018 - Shelley Babin, Ontario Power Generation Inc. and Daniel Holden, Nestlé Canada Inc.
2017 - Ingrid Minott, Deloitte LLP
2016 - Farrah Carrim, Vale Canada Limited
2015 - Fernando Garcia, Nissan Canada and Infiniti Canada
2014 - Tyler Langdon, McCain Foods Ltd.
2013 - Alexander Singh, West Face Capital
2012 - Jeffrey Ellis, BMO Financial Group
2011 - Jody Becker, EllisDon Group of Companies
2010 - Doug Nathanson, Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited
2009 - David Pathe, Sherritt International Corporation
2008 - Jody Aldcorn, Vancouver International Airport Authority and Stuart Miller, Macquarie North America Ltd.
2007 - Norie Campbell, TD Bank Financial Group
Please ensure you address the following areas in your nomination:
- Description of nominee’s role (400 words)
- Description of nominee’s company/division (300 words)
- Nominee’s accomplishments/transactions (500 words)
- Awards/Recognition (300 words)
- Quotes & References (400 words)