Beard Winter Lawyers Participate in Canadian Defence Lawyers’ Women’s Caucus Retreat
Members of our firm were pleased to attend the 5th Annual Women’s Caucus Retreat, held from October 23 to 25, 2026, at the White Oaks Resort & Spa in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Some of which were key contributors who shared their legal expertise across two key sessions on the Agenda:
⚖ Mediation Panel: Lessons from the Mediation Table
- Moderator: Tessie Kalogeras
- Featured Panelist: Penny Georgoudis
- Core Focus: A panel of seasoned mediators and advocates shared practical insights on resolving legal disputes. The conversation highlighted preparation strategies, effective advocacy techniques, and key considerations that impact case outcomes before, during, and after mediation.
🤝 The Evolution of Mentorship: Learning in Both Directions
- Facilitator: Natasha Papulkas
- Core Focus: This roundtable discussion re-examined the role of mentorship in the modern legal profession. Participants explored the shift from traditional mentorship to “reverse mentorship,” emphasizing how sharing multi-generational knowledge and diverse career experiences benefits legal professionals at every stage of practice.
