CCO

Judith McKay is the Chief Client Officer for McCarthy Tétrault. In this role, she is responsible for client relations, marketing strategy, new business development and building internal capabilities.
Judith brings a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing general counsel in the Canadian, US and global business environment. Her executive roles have included legal department management, compliance, governance, risk management and operations. Prior to joining McCarthy Tétrault, Judith served as Vice President and General Counsel in the United States at DuPont Pioneer, where she was directly responsible for the vision, global legal affairs and strategic, business-oriented legal guidance.
Judith has served as director for the Association of Canadian General Counsel, a member of advisory panels for the Association of Corporate Counsel, a member of the campaign cabinet for the Sheridan Institute of Technology and a board member for Des Moines Performing Arts. She often presents at conferences and seminars focused on business management in the legal industry.
In 2005, Judith was named one of Canada's 100 Most Powerful Women by Women’s Executive Network. She was shortlisted in 2008 for the Canadian General Counsel Award for Litigation Management.
Judith obtained her B.Eng. (Chemical) from McMaster University and her LL.B. from the University of Toronto. She is also a patent and trademark agent.