STANDING ON THE SHOULDERS OF YOUR PEERS

YOU DON’T HAVE TO CLIMB MOUNTAINS ALONE

A COMMUNITY ELEVATING GENERAL COUNSEL TO LEAD AS EXECUTIVES

Become a member today and enjoy 6 months of FREE access to our virtual community.

  • “The workshops are first-class - equal parts practical and strategic, with a level of engagement and involvement I haven't experienced elsewhere.”

    - Alice Davidson, GC of Tipalti

  • “It is a privilege to share in this collective journey of empowerment, gaining valuable insights that have propelled me to be the leader I aspire to be.”

    Chelsea Provencher, CLO & VP HR, Metergy Solutions

  • “Participating in the GC Collective is a 10x experience: between the great GC Collective team and the expertise of my fellow GC's I often gain more in one hour than I would during other full day events.”

    Adam Schlosser, Head of Legal at Poshmark

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WHY WE EXIST

We are building a future where General Counsel are empowered to lead with confidence, drive strategic impact, and thrive in one of the most demanding executive roles. Recognizing the distinct challenges and responsibilities of the role, our community is exclusively open to the General Counsel or Chief Legal Officer, ensuring a space tailored to their unique needs.

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WHat we do

We are a virtual community where General Counsel from all over the globe can access leadership education and a trusted network of peers to lean on, learn from, and grow with. We offer high-impact leadership-focused workshops, peer roundtables, networking opportunities and peer-led discussion within our private virtual community forum, providing a safe space for GCs to find belonging and learn the skills that elevate their leadership.

  • LEVERAGE COLLECTIVE WISDOM

    ROUNDTABLES & FORUM

    Work together with experienced GCs to overcome challenges by sharing solutions in our peer-led roundtables and virtual forum.

  • BUILD AUTHENTIC CONNECTION

    NETWORKING

    In-person and virtual networking through our small group offerings that foster authentic, lasting relationships among peers.

  • LEAD WITH IMPACT & CONFIDENCE

    SMALL GROUP LEARNING

    High-impact, tailored leadership training based on our proprietary GC Leadership Framework.

EXPLORE MEMBERSHIP

Members-ONLY FORUM

ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS

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GC Collective Private Online Forum

Engage in a private virtual community of your peers from multi-faceted and diverse backgrounds, who can provide resources and fast answers to your burning questions.

Events for General Counsel sharing knowledge

OUR EVENTS

WHERE THE conversation happens …

  • Promotional graphic for a podcast or event featuring Paula Pepin, with a background of a curved wooden bookshelf filled with books, and a circular portrait of a blonde woman smiling.
  • Event banner for the GC Collective Dinner des Membres in Montreal, sponsored by Gowling WLG, featuring a dining room with a long table set for a formal dinner, with wine glasses, napkins, and a large black and white forest artwork on the wall.
  • Promotional graphic for a legal webinar featuring Jenn Smyth-Whelly, titled 'Strategic Planning for Legal Departments,' hosted by The GC Collective. The graphic includes a photo of Jenn Smyth-Whelly, a blonde woman in a black blazer, smiling, with a background of bookshelves.
  • Promotional graphic for a GC Collective member dinner in Calgary, sponsored by Stikeman Elliott, featuring a photograph of a dining room with a long table, white tablecloths, black chairs, large windows, exposed brick walls, and dim lighting.
  • A promotional graphic for a presentation titled 'Mastering Time: Taking Control as a Busy GC' featuring a portrait of Paula Pepin, with modern architectural ceiling background and a dark panel with gold text.
  • Event poster advertising the GC Collective Public Dinner in the Bay Area, sponsored by Perkins Coie, featuring a table set for a formal dinner with white tablecloths, wine glasses, and napkins, and a room with chandelier lighting and a black-and-white artwork on the wall.
  • Promotional graphic for a program called 'Leading Change: Driving Transformation' featuring Jenn Smyth-Whelly. The design includes a cloudy sky background with pink and purple hues, a circular portrait of Jenn Smyth-Whelly in the upper left, and the text on the right side in gold and beige fonts.
  • Event flyer for GC Collective Happy Hour sponsored by BrightFlag, featuring a cityscape of New York City with the Empire State Building at sunset, gold chandelier graphic, and text about engaging, sharing, learning, and elevating.
  • A promotional graphic for a career transition event featuring Paula Pepin, with a photo of her inside a circular frame, set against a background of leafless tree branches and a clear blue sky, with black and gold text.
  • Event invitation for Circle Dinner Vancouver sponsored by Osler, featuring a restaurant interior with a long, white-draped dining table set with napkins, wine glasses, and silverware, with a wall-mounted television and ambient lighting.
  • Promotional graphic for a talk on leading difficult conversations with Jenn Smyth-Whelly, hosted by The GC Collective, featuring a headshot of Jenn Smyth-Whelly and a geometric architectural background.
  • Invitation graphic for the GC Collective Member Mixer in Toronto, with a chandelier illustration and a photo of a modern lounge with tables, chairs, and a chandelier.
  • A workspace with a laptop, headphones, a plant, a book, and a notebook, with a black background and gold text that reads 'Monthly GC Roundtable' and 'The GC Collective.'
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General Counsel Membership

“The GC Collective distinguishes itself as a practical, action-oriented, innovative resource for in-house leader leaders.”

- Joanna Grossman, GC & Corporate Secretary, Home Trust

Our community grows thoughtfully, staying true to its vision and values.

Our goal is not to recruit en masse, but to bring together GCs who are committed to their own growth as leaders, who understand the deep value of learning with and from others, and who are seeking a confidential circle of peers to serve as a true advisory board.

Each new member receives 6 months of free access to discover the benefits of our community and the impact it has in elevating GCs.

Membership is reserved for General Counsel, CLOs, and Heads of Legal.

Join us today and experience the community free for 6 months.

IT’S FREE to join us for the first 6 months

GCs ELEVATING GCs

What truly sets us apart is the unparalleled quality of our content and the way it’s delivered - by trained coaches and facilitators who can unlock real-talk and maximize learning through collaboration.