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The Directors Roundtable Invites You to Attend a Program
For Boards of Directors and Their Advisors

WORLD RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED GENERAL COUNSEL: 
HONORING MELISSA KENNEDY
& THE LAW DEPARTMENT OF SUN LIFE FINANCIAL

Friday, March 6, 2020, 8:30 – 10:45 A.M. (8:00 Registration)

McCarthy Conference Room, 53rd Floor, TD Bank Tower
66 Wellington St. West, Toronto, ON M5K 1E6

 There is no fee to attend and continental breakfast will be served.
This program is eligible for up to 2 Substantive Hours
under the Law Society of Ontario’s mandatory CPD Regime.

Agenda

General Counsel are more important than ever in history.  Boards of Directors look increasingly to them to enhance financial and business strategy, compliance, and integrity of corporate operations. In recognition of the achievements of our distinguished Guest of Honor and her colleagues, we are presenting Melissa Kennedy and the Legal Department of Sun Life with the leading global honor for General Counsel and Law Departments.

Sun Life Financial is a leading financial services company that has helped its clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives since 1865.  Her address will focus on key issues facing the General Counsel of an international financial services corporation.  The panelists’ additional topics include insurance & pensions; capital markets; corporate social responsibility; and M&A.  Karen Todd, Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer of the Directors Roundtable will moderate the program.  The transcript of this event will be made available worldwide in electronic copy.

Distinguished Speakers

<u>GUEST OF HONOR</u><br>Melissa Kennedy

GUEST OF HONOR
Melissa Kennedy

Executive Vice-President, Chief Legal Officer & Public Affairs, Sun Life Financial

<u>DISTINGUISHED PANELISTS</u><br>Jeremy Forgie

DISTINGUISHED PANELISTS
Jeremy Forgie

Partner, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

The Hon. Jean Charest

The Hon. Jean Charest

Partner, McCarthy Tétrault LLP; Former Premier of Quebec

Walied Soliman

Walied Soliman

Chair, Norton Rose Fulbright Global & Canada LLP

Matthew Cockburn

Matthew Cockburn

Member of Executive Committee & Partner, Torys LLP