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CCCA_V5No1_InHouse-FIN.qxd:CCCA_V1No1_DriversSeat-FIN.qxd 2/1/11 11:03 PM Page 34 Inside tips: How to succeed in-house A former Bay St. managing partner discusses how to make a smooth transition from private practice to the corporate suite insid  BY VIRGINIA GALT A t the end of March, 2010, veteran business law specialist Stephen Sigurdson left Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP to take on the pivotal role of senior vice-president and gener- al counsel (Canada) at financial services powerhouse Manulife Financial. It was a big move for Sigurdson, who enjoyed an illustrious career at Osler, which he joined as an associate in 1989. He made partner in 1993 and was managing partner of the NewYork office from 2000 to 2004 before returning toToronto to serve as manag- ing partner of the Bay Street firm from 2005 to 2009. He was chair of Osler’s business ALENA GEDEONOVA law department at the time of his departure. 34 CCCA Canadian Corporate Counsel Association SPRING 2011