The In-house Counsel Worldwide (ICW) group was formed initially in October 2011 as an affiliation of in-house counsel associations from around the globe.

Now incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation in Canada, the ICW fulfills its mandate through the Executive Committee and other committees and working groups.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President

Stephen Rotstein
Canadian Corporate Counsel Association

Vice President

Philippe Coen
Association Francaise des Juristes d’Entreprises

Secretary-Treasurer

Arlene Lapuz-Ureta
Legal Management Council of the Philippines

Executive Member

Lynda Frew
In-House Lawyers Association of New Zealand

Immediate Past President

Nina Barakzai
C&I Group (England and Wales)

Chief Executive Officer (volunteer)

Geoffrey Creighton

Daniel Choo

Executive Member

Daniel Choo
Singapore Corporate Counsel Association

COMMITTEES & WORKING GROUPS

Communications
Sharing relevant news and reference materials with member Associations

Outreach and membership
Overseeing member services, recruitment and retention

Professional Development
Recommend, source/develop relevant education and content specific to in-house counsel

World Summit Advisory
Liaise with the conference host association to develop ICW program and participation
Source and facilitate scholarships to participate in the World Summit

Reciprocity
Share resources, connect and leverage member association advancements

Best Practices
Develop, update and oversee universal guidelines, ethics and competencies

Awards
Develop criteria, call for nominations and adjudicate submissions