New to in-house: how to make a success of your in-house career

If you are new to an in-house role or looking at moving into one this event is for you!  Join ACC Singapore for an informal session which will explore how you can add value in your role, what skills to focus on developing and how to establish yourself as a trusted business partner. 

This event is aimed at lawyers with up to three years’ experience in, or looking to move into, an in-house role.  You do not need to be an ACC member to register.

4:45pm         Registration and Welcome Drinks

5pm               Panel Discussion: Tips and Traps for In-House Lawyers

There are many things to consider in making a success of an in-house career.  This panel of in-house lawyers will explore the challenges and opportunities experienced when making the transition to an in-house role and how to deal with these, including:

• How to manage perceptions of your role and add value to your team or business
• How to navigate the transition from being a specialist to a generalist
• The importance of learning other areas of business (such as accounting and finance), and your company’s business
• Navigating and understanding company politics
• What soft skills make a good in-house lawyer
• Common mistakes and how to avoid them 

Moderator: Francis Goh, Partner, Harry Elias

Panellists:

• Victor Katheyas, Corporate Counsel, Google
• Christopher Chan, General Counsel, Asia Pacific, JLL
• Dharshi Harindra, Senior Legal Counsel, FTI Consulting
• Jessica Deery, Director and Counsel, Horizon Recruitment
• Timothy Pitrelli, Partner, Cooley Singapore
• Joy Fuyuno, Regional Director, Commercial Legal, for Asia, Microsoft Corporation

6pm               Fireside Chat: Building an In-House Legal Career Under the Bright Lights of The Premier League

Moderator: Gary Wan, Co-head, Capital Markets, Director, Corporate & Finance, Drew & Napier

Sean Godfrey, Senior Commercial Solicitor - APAC, The Premier League

 7pm              Networking, Food and Drinks

7:30pm         Gin Tasting

8pm               End of Event