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Calling all pet lovers! 

In partnership with Betar Lawyers, we invite you and your furry four-legged friend, or other pet, to join us on a walk around Sydney Park, where you can meet other like-minded lawyers, take in the fresh winter air, and chat over a warm cup of tea or coffee at the Sydney Park Kiosk on Saturday 16 August 2025.

We can’t wait to see you there! Register now!

The role of in-house legal teams – and the roles of the lawyers within them – are increasingly becoming broader, more business-embedded and multi-disciplinary in nature. In other words, traditional boundaries are blurring.

At this exclusive roundtable, we invite you to join Linda Grace, Partner & Global Practice Head of Ashurst Reach, Fiona Craig, Talent Manager, Ashurst Reach and Mike Madden, Group General Counsel, Company Secretary & Ethics Officer, EQUANS ANZ, and ACC Queensland, in a discussion to share experiences of blurred boundaries and thoughts on what this evolution means for lawyers, in-house teams and their organisations, and the multi-disciplinary skills lawyers need for the future.

Seats at this event are limited to 15. Please RSVP as soon as possible to secure your place.

Baker McKenzie and ACC Australia are hosting the 2024 Commercial Contract Law Series for in-house counsel.

Each session will focus on the law and practice of a specific commercial contracting topic area.

We invite you to our second webinar on Thursday 5 September on the topic IP and AI Issues in Contracts.

In this session Partners, Jonathan Flintoft and Toby Patten, and Senior Associate Colette Downie will consider common intellectual property issues arising in contracts and disputes, with a special focus on IP and data issues for businesses using AI tools.

The session will provide an overview of: 
 •  The different types of IP rights and confidential information 
 •  Common IP commercialisation options and strategies
 •  IP ownership and infringement risks in the creation and use of AI models in business  
 

Join ACC for the webinar Creating an Inclusive Workplace for In-House Counsel and the LGBTQI+ Community, taking place at 10:00AM AEST on 21 August. The session, featuring leading in-house counsel from ASX100 and equivalent companies, explores how to foster an inclusive, respectful, and compliant workplace. Topics include:

• Authenticity: What does sustainable inclusivity for in-house counsel look like?
• Safety: How can allies nurture a caring, respectful, and safe environment for genuine inclusion of the LGBTQI+ community

The Association of Corporate Counsel Australia, in partnership with Peerpoint by A&O Shearman, are hosting an exclusive, invitation only dinner, on Thursday 12 September 2024 at Chiswick Restaurant, Woollahra, with special guest speaker, Dr. Joel Pearson, discussing Conquering the AI Revolution: Strategies for Thriving Amid Disruptive Change.

The age of artificial intelligence is upending everything we know – from education and business operations to careers and the very fabric of our economy. This seismic shift towards advanced AI and automation poses immense challenges, but also transformative opportunities.

We've made the mistake of ignoring the human psyche when adopting disruptive technologies before - think social media's unexpected and devastating effects. This time, we cannot afford to be caught off guard as AI triggers a tsunami of change.

Understanding the psychological impacts of generative AI and robotics that most leaders overlook is critical to leading through turbulence, fear, and positioning your organisation and team for success.

Notice is hereby given that a General Meeting of the Australian Corporate Lawyers Association trading as ACC Australia (ACC Australia) - New South Wales Division, will be held at 6.00pm on Thursday, 19 September 2024 at the offices of Axiom located at The Commons, 388 George Street, Sydney 2000.

AGENDA

•  Item 1: Welcome by President 

•  Item 2: Reading of the ACC Australia Division Regulations 
   To confirm the ACC Australia Regulations that govern the ACC Australia NSW Division. 

•  Item 3: Elect committee members 
   A ballot will be held in accordance with the ACC Australia Division Regulations to elect one (1) new NSW Executive Committee member. Voting Form can be found here. 

•  Item 4: General Business 
   To transact any other business which may be brought forward.  

•  Item 5: Additional Business (Other than General Business) 
   To transact any other business which may be brought forward. 

•  Item 6: Closing

Please click here to register. An outline of the current Committee Composition and Nominations, Nominee Statements and Conflicts Disclosures received can be found here.

Please download a copy of the Proxy Form. Forms must be received by the ACC Australia Company Secretary at companysecretary@accglobal.com by no later than 6.00pm on Monday. 16 September 2024. 

Kind regards,
Howard Edelman 
NSW Division President

We invite you to the much-anticipated launch of the Health Law Network!
(Doors open 4.00pm for 4:30pm start, networking drinks from 6.00pm)

The Health Law Network (HLN) is a subset of ACC members who are in-house legal counsel supporting the healthcare industry: public, private, pharma, devices, doctors, and patients.

This event is crafted for in-house counsel navigating the dynamic healthcare sector, and will feature Q&A discussion on a range of topics, with distinguished experts in the field. The session will provide you with the opportunity to become better informed, explore pressing issues and future directions for Australian healthcare.

Key Topics for Discussion

   +  Key Issues: What are the most pressing challenges facing the healthcare system in Australia today?
   +  Advancements: Is the system keeping pace with developments in medicines and medical technology?
   +  Patient Interests: Are Australian patients' needs being prioritised amidst these changes?
   +  Technology Impact: What are the implications of new technologies for the healthcare system and patients?
   +  Health Data: Is transparency in health data a benefit or a burden?

As legal professionals, your role in advocating for change, supporting new initiatives and emerging technologies is vital. This forum, sponsored by Baker McKenzie, will foster a broader discussion beyond legal risks, enabling in-house lawyers to contribute value and take a leadership role in the ongoing transformation of healthcare delivery in Australia.