In the Chair with Sharon Geraghty

After a 30-year career as one of Torys’ top dealmakers, Sharon Geraghty made a bold career move by becoming Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Great-West Lifeco. Swapping the legal world for a corporate environment was a challenge Geraghty knew she was up to—but what about trading the collaborative dynamic of a law office for overseeing hundreds of employees across global offices? In this wide-ranging conversation with Zehra Sheerazi, Sharon shares her journey from private practice to executive leadership, and offers insight into the importance of prioritizing health along the way.