MEMBERSHIP

for In-House General Counsel and Chief Legal Officers

The GC Collective is designed exclusively for General Counsel and Chief Legal Officers seeking a trusted peer network to support their leadership and professional growth.

How Members Engage and Grow

  • Our community platform is where members turn day-to-day to ask questions, share experiences, and learn from one another. Whether it’s navigating a complex issue, exchanging practical resources, or getting quick input from peers, it’s a space for real-time, candid dialogue with GCs who understand the context.

  • From monthly practical, experience-based workshops to focused roundtables, in-person leadership masterclasses and retreats, our programming is designed to build the core leadership competencies GCs need to lead their teams, their business, and themselves.

  • Through small, curated dinners, mixers, roundtables, and retreats, members connect with peers in a more personal setting. These gatherings are designed to foster trust, deepen relationships, and create the kind of conversations that don’t happen anywhere else.

Member POrtal

Our private member portal enables real-time connection with trusted GC peers - offering fast answers, practical resources, and shared insight when you need it most.

A screenshot of the GC Collective member portal.
A screenshot of the GC Collective member portal.

Our Members Are Based In

Toronto • Vancouver • Calgary • Montreal • New York • San Francisco • Seattle • Chicago … and growing globally.

Trusted by General Counsel From Leading Organizations

What Our Members Are Saying

  • “As a newer GC, it was illuminating to hear from GCs from organizations of all sizes and industries. The facilitated discussion format made our sessions much more engaging and interesting than the typical presentation style you often get at events like this. The facilitators were excellent and all of the attendees were really nice, approachable and easy to talk to.”

    Kevin Hill
    General Counsel
    VetCare Canada

  • “The GC Collective is the most thoughtful GC community I’ve participated in.”

    Anonymous Member

  • “Surrounded by peers who are equally dedicated and insightful, the retreat not only inspired confidence and clarity but also equipped us with the tools to effect positive changes within our legal teams. It was a privilege to share in this collective journey of empowerment, gaining valuable insights that have propelled me towards becoming the leader I aspire to be.”

    Chelsea Provencher
    CLO & SVP Human Resources
    Metergy Solutions

  • “The GC Collective retreat provided a lot of great ideas on how to think about my legal leadership journey. The content, and participants, were very insightful. It was great to just unplug from my daily grind and share experiences and tips with the other members.”

    Adam Schlosser
    Head of Legal
    Poshmark

  • “It’s the only forum where you can speak candidly with peers facing the same pressures.”

    Anonymous Member

  • “It was a refreshing opportunity to step away from daily demands and reflect on my role as a strategic advisor to my organization. The highly engaging speakers and collaborative environment fostered candid exchanges of ideas, reflections and experiences, leaving the group inspired and better equipped to tackle responsibilities with renewed energy and focus. I highly recommend The GC Collective to any GC or legal leader looking to broaden their perspective.”

    Brenda Doig
    General Counsel
    CPA Canada

  • “This retreat had a group of legal leaders who did not know one another engage quickly and effectively. We covered relevant leadership topics that are important and yet not always expressly unearthed. Paula was a fantastic facilitator and as participants we constantly wanted more time to explore ideas or problem statements. The best outcome was developing actionable items that I have begun to implement and expanding my network with like-minded leaders who are dedicated to personal and professional growth.”

    Anonymous Member

  • “The GC Collective retreat was a refreshing and inspiring day.  It was invaluable to collect with like-minded colleagues across industry groups, with the perfect balance of structured and unstructured content.  I left the day buzzing with ideas, inspiration and perspective.  With so many courses, communities and programs on offer, GC Collective distinguishes itself as a practical, action oriented, innovative and progressive resource for in-house legal leaders.”

    Joanna Grossman
    General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
    Home Trust Company

  • “Instead of paying for yet another billable hour of external counsel time, I would urge all GCs to invest that money in themselves, their team and their company by joining The GC Collective."

    Alice Davidson
    General Counsel
    Tipalti

  • “The GC Collective provides a great forum within which we are free and encouraged to share ideas, such as… engaging in strategy and policy discussions early, shaping business objectives and mitigating risk before it arises.”

    Fernando Garcia
    Chief People & Legal Officer
    Opta Group

wHO IS ELIGIBLe

Membership in the GC Collective is reserved for the Head of the legal department, ensuring a community built on shared experience, professional trust, and open dialogue among peers facing similar leadership responsibilities.

To preserve this dynamic, membership is intentionally limited to General Counsel, Chief Legal Officers, and Heads of Legal with each application carefully reviewed to maintain a trusted environment for meaningful peer exchange.

Experience the Community

Members gain access to a private community of legal leaders committed to strengthening their leadership and supporting one another through shared experiences.

Membership includes:

  • GC-specific leadership workshops focused on themes such as strategic planning, team development, stakeholder influence, and leading the legal function effectively.

  • Peer roundtables designed for relevance

  • Curated in-person regional events 

  • Access to trusted, GC-vetted providers and solutions

  • A forum for real-time peer insight

New members begin with a six-month free trial to experience the GC Collective before committing to ongoing membership.

Apply For Your Free Trial
Apply For Your Free Trial
Nominate a Peer for Membership
Nominate a Peer for Membership