In-person CPD Event
MinterEllison
Level 9, One The Esplanade
Perth WA 6000
Overview (Program Summary)
A program hosted by:
ACC AustraliaDoors open at 4:30pm, the Session commences 4:45pm with Networking opportunities, Tapas & Refreshments available from 5:45pm AWST.
MinterEllison and the Association for Corporate Counsel Western Australia invite you to join fellow legal professionals for Influence & Integrity: Navigating Communication, Negotiation and Crisis with Clarity - a fast-paced evening of practical tips for communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
This dynamic panel will explore the art of courageous communication in the legal and corporate world. It’s the perfect way to sharpen your skills and connect before the year wraps up.
Then shift gears with a cocktail pairing session featuring Black Cockatoo Gin, tapas, and a chance to mix, mingle, and make your own signature drinks.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Speakers
Bruce Campbell-Fraser, Partner and Perth Office Lead – SEC Newgate
Bruce is a highly respected and well-connected public and government affairs professional, with extensive political, policy and media experience. He has been deeply involved with public policy issues across complex industry sectors including resources, utilities, infrastructure and health.
Prior to Newgate, Bruce was Head of Media and Government Relations at Western Australia’s Water Corporation. Prior to that, Bruce was Manager of Public Affairs at the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, where he developed a practical and in-depth knowledge of the state’s resources sector.
Bruce has served in senior advisory roles to Western Australian Premiers, and Federal and State Government Ministers. He has highly developed knowledge of political processes including effective campaigning, advocacy, strategic engagement and policy formation.
With a strong background in advising executive leadership on media and issues management, crisis communications and stakeholder engagement, Bruce is committed to protecting brand and reputations whilst achieving outcomes.
Briony Pole, Partner, MinterEllison
Briony advises clients on their day to day IR, employment and safety matters including enterprise bargaining strategy, industrial disputes, workplace investigations and disciplinary matters. She builds strong relationships with her clients and develops a deep understanding of their business, so she can ensure her advice is tailored to suit their needs. She regularly appears in the Fair Work Commission and Federal Courts in all manner of industrial disputes, dismissal claims and entitlement disputes.
Katherine Whitehead, General Counsel & Company Secretary, Crown Perth
Katherine Whitehead is the General Counsel & Company Secretary at Crown Perth, where she leads legal and corporate governance functions with a focus on strategic transformation and regulatory excellence. With over 25 years’ experience across construction, resources, aviation, health, and utilities, Katherine brings commercially astute, inclusive leadership to complex legal environments. She is passionate about mentoring and building legal capability through cross-functional learning and proactive engagement.
Moderator
Alex Lowe, Partner, MinterEllison
Alex specialises in advising on major projects in the energy and resources, infrastructure and property development sectors. He advises both principals (private sector and government) and contractors, providing the perspective needed to navigate complex procurements and deliver optimal outcomes for his clients.
Notes
*Competitor Exclusion – ACC Australia Partner’s may request that representative/s of a competitor organisation/s registered for the event be excluded, and ACC Australia reserves the right to make the final decision as to whether a registration is rejected. As a guide, a competitor organisation could be defined as a rival organisation of similar size to the host Corporate Partner, with an established practice, product or service in the area being showcased by the Corporate Partner’s at the event. Please provide a brief statement as to why you have deemed an organisation to be a competitor, in support of any request to ACC Australia to reject a registration.
CLE
Sponsored By
