SA CPD Event: ChatGC: The Evolving Role of AI and In-house Legal Teams

Rebecca Tolhurst, General Counsel, Bickford’s

With degrees in Law and Commerce, Rebecca’s career has been built on applying her legal and commercial skill set to actively engage in the commercial development of businesses whilst managing risk and compliance complexities. 

Having worked in private legal practice for several years before stepping into her current role of General Counsel with the Bickford’s Group, Rebecca has gained valuable experience in managing the Legal and People & Culture aspects of the Bickford’s Group business within a fast-moving consumable goods and retail environment. As a member of the Executive Team, Rebecca takes an active role in the commercial and strategic development of the business through the lens of her legal background.

Rebecca has an interest in co-operatives and mutuals, with a firm belief that they are an exceptional model able to enhance community and member values in a sustainable and democratic manner. This has led Rebecca to hold current directorships with the Australian Military Bank (a mutual bank) and the Barossa Co-op in her home region of the Barossa Valley.  Rebecca was recently appointed a Director of ASX listed Maggie Beer Holdings.
 
Rebecca is also a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.




Nadia Andjelkovic, Chief Executive Officer, Centennial Park Cemetery

Nadia is a strategic executive with over a decade of senior leadership experience working across complex, people-led organisations. Known for aligning progressive strategy with high-performance culture to deliver sustainable and measurable results. She has proven success leading cross-functional teams, transforming multi-million-dollar organisations, and partnering with boards to drive long-term growth.

More recently Nadia has played a key role in development and implementation of AI strategies and systems to streamline workflows to improve efficiencies.

Throughout her career, Nadia has led enterprise-wide initiatives in risk, finance, operations and technological transformation - often in environments where navigating complexity and leading through change are essential.  Nadia’s previous roles include CFO with a well-known South Australian legal practice.

Nadia holds a Bachelor of Commerce, is a Chartered Accountant and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.




Allie Umoff, Special Counsel, LK

Allie has more than fifteen years’ experience advising public and private clients across a wide range of commercial investigations and disputes in Australia, Europe and the United States. With a keen interest in the intersection of law and technology, Allie integrates AI tools into her practice to improve efficiency and accuracy, while always prioritising ethical considerations. Allie writes and speaks on topics including legal ethics, discovery and the use of technology in legal practice.




David Marshall, Chief Technology Officer, LK

David brings over 25 years’ experience to his role as Chief Technology Officer at LK Law, where he leads the firm’s technology strategy, governance, and innovation agenda. He has extensive experience in digital transformation, infrastructure modernisation, cybersecurity, and the integration of automation and AI-enabled solutions across technology and legal operations. David is responsible for evaluating and deploying emerging technologies including artificial intelligence to improve operational efficiency, decision-making, and service delivery. His leadership ensures the firm’s technology platforms are secure, scalable, and aligned with the firm’s strategic objectives, while balancing innovation with robust risk management and governance.

David has extensive experience in the design, implementation, and management of high-availability infrastructure, local and wide area networks, practice management systems, databases, and cloud solutions. He has led the introduction of monitoring, predictive maintenance, and automation to enhance system reliability and performance. David is quick to identify issues and implement effective solutions and is highly articulate in communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.


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Connor Mulholland, Special Counsel, LK

Connor is an experienced lawyer with substantial Australian and international experience in commercial litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution. He specialises in complex disputes and investigations, including class actions, and regularly advises on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, with a strong focus on technology-enabled legal strategy.

Connor’s practice spans commercial and contractual disputes, construction disputes, fiduciary and equitable claims, internal investigations, risk mitigation and compliance, and insurance and employment matters. He has a particular interest in leveraging legal technology, data analytics, and digital workflows to streamline case management, optimise discovery processes, and enhance case preparation and strategic decision-making.

Connor also has significant experience in regulatory and investigatory proceedings, having advised clients in major royal commissions and public inquiries, including matters involving large-scale document review, complex data sets, and technology-driven investigative processes.