On November 4th, 2024, the legal community gathered at the Fairmont Waterfront in Vancouver for the Western Canada General Counsel Awards (WCGCA), organized by ZSA in collaboration with the Financial Post. This special evening highlighted the remarkable achievements of in-house counsel across Western Canada, celebrating their leadership, innovation, and commitment to their roles.
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Robert (Bob) Rooney, KC
- Western Canada General Counsel of the Year Award: Angela Avery, KC
- Business Achievement Award: Tolek Strukoff
- Deal Making Award: Darren Watt
- Environmental, Social, and Governance Award: Juliamai Giffen
- Litigation Management Award: Janaya Flower
- Tomorrow’s Leader Award: Mark Tallon
These individuals have set a new standard for excellence, demonstrating the invaluable role that general counsel play in navigating legal challenges and driving business success.
A special thank you to our sponsors: Blakes, Borden Ladner Gervais (BLG), Cassels, Dentons, Fasken, Lawson Lundell, McCarthy Tétrault, Miller Thomson, and Osler. Your support helped make this event a success.
Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this important occasion. We look forward to continuing this tradition of recognizing excellence in the legal community!