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Piper Alderman Perth in partnership with the Association of Corporate Counsel WA are excited to invite you +1 to our upcoming boardroom lunch-style session, where our three experts host a discussion with questions on the topic Workplace and business strategy – Navigating today and tomorrow. We will delve into the intricacies of current strategic management thinking and then develop a greater focus on the workplace environment and the legal environment:

• Strategy / Risk Nexus
• Securing the foundations / Building growth platforms
• The employee relations landscape
• The workplace health and safety landscape
• Changing the leadership conversation - insights for your organisation

We invite you to bring a suitably senior colleague from your organisation with you to enrich our discussions.
1 CPD point available

CONNECT. COLLABORATE. CREATE.

The In-House Counsel Days are one day conferences run in a number of capital cities around Australia, and attended by a range of in-house counsel, from General Counsel to Sole Legal Officers, from large teams and small teams, from both corporate and government departments.

In 2024, ACC Australia invites all in-house counsel to ‘Connect. Collaborate. Create.’ at the In-House Counsel Day Conference. The theme is designed to leave you feeling inspired and equipped to make meaningful changes that will lead to action. 

Whether this action starts small, such as changes to how you work, communicate or network, or bigger issues where in-house counsel can lead with impact, this conference is designed to give EVERYONE new skills and ideas. In a time that has been both overwhelming and unpredictable, it’s time to focus on the things we can do, and need to do now.

Our program is carefully curated by a panel of passionate local in-house counsel, who understand what should be on the in-house counsel agenda and have designed a program to assist you to implement accordingly -‘by in-house, for in-house counsel’.

We look forward to seeing you once again, or for the first time, at your local In-House Counsel Day.

We hope you can join us at an intimate lunch for senior in-house lawyers at Post. 

This roundtable event will feature guest speaker and Linda Grace from Ashurst Reach. 

Socially sustainable work practices are critical to an organisation's success. There are now five generations of Australians in the workforce, with Millennials and Baby Boomers being almost equally represented in Australia's current talent market. Successful legal teams need to find innovative ways to build cross-generational cultures, make the right investments in staff development and adopt DEI practices which avoid age-related biases. 

At this exclusive roundtable, the speaker will share their experience; and we will then brainstorm successful strategies for managing cross-generational teams in the areas of culture and hiring, training and development, and DEI.

Seats at this event are limited to 10. Please RSVP as soon as possible to secure your place.

Join us for the "2024: Welcome Back Drinks", an exclusive event for ACC Australia WA members, ACC friends and VIP guests, sponsored by Mills Oakley Perth office and hosted by ACC Australia WA Division. This evening promises to be a perfect blend of relaxation and networking, set in a sophisticated ambiance. 

Mills Oakley, a leader in legal excellence, is thrilled to sponsor this gathering, aligning with ACC Australia WA Division's commitment to supporting the in-house legal community. This event is an ideal opportunity for in-house lawyers to connect, exchange insights, and foster professional relationships in a welcoming environment.

We invite you to take a break from your busy schedules and join us for an evening of camaraderie, canapes, and engaging networking to kick off the start of 2024!  Let's toast to a new year of opportunities and connections! 

Secure your spot at this exclusive event and be part of a community that's shaping the future of in-house legal practice.

Get ready to jingle and mingle as we usher in the holiday spirit with your cherished in-house colleagues and friends!

Join us for a holly, jolly evening, sponsored by Axiom, on Thursday, 7th December, 2023, at Terrarium, Perth's festive hotspot in the heart of the CBD. 

Get ready to celebrate the end of the year with your favourite colleagues, savour mouth-watering canapes, and sip on merry drinks and perhaps a cocktail or two. 

But here's the sleigh bell serenade: ACC Australia's holiday gatherings are like Santa's sleigh - they fill up fast! Don't be left out in the Perth summer heat! 

Mark your calendars with a gingerbread cookie, and RSVP by Thursday 23rd November, 2023, to secure your spot at the yuletide celebration of the year.

Let's toast to a successful 2023 and wrap up the year with festive cheer! 

Get ready for a tail-waggin' good time at our semi-annual "Canine Coffee Connect" happening at the coolest spot in town, City Beach!  It's your chance to mingle with awesome ACC and LTIC members right here in Perth, and yes, you can bring your entire squad, including your furry friends. 

While you enjoy a complimentary coffee and bask in the sun, experience the warmth of inclusivity and well-being that our ACC community embodies. 

This invite is as open as a dog park! Grab your entire family and your well-behaved pooches (just remember the leash).  

The Beach Bar is where the fun's at, with a playground nearby for the kiddos and plenty of space for your four-legged pals to strut their stuff.   

RSVP by Thursday, 19 October 2023, and tell us: 

• Your coffee craving 
• How many of your awesome family members are rollin' in 
• If you're bringing your dogs, give us their names for the doggy guest list. 

Don't let this paw-sitively awesome opportunity to connect and play with your furry buddies at City Beach pass you by! 

Pragma Lawyers, in collaboration with the Association of Corporate Counsel WA Division, warmly welcomes you to a complimentary CPD event featuring a panel discussion and networking session focused on the contemporary issues facing Directors and Boards, including:

• Non-Financial Risks 
• Stakeholder Engagement 
• People and Culture 
• Insolvency Risks 
• Insurance Risks

Panellists Aaron McDonald and Suzanne Ardagh, will delve into the responsibilities and strategies to guide organisations through the dynamic business challenges and opportunities of the future.

Attendees will be eligible for 0.5 CPD Points in the area of Practice Management & Business Skills.

Limited seats available! Reserve your spot now.

4:45pm | Guest arrival and registration. Refreshments served.
5:40pm | Networking drinks and canapes served at the cocktail-style standing reception

It is the invariable practice nowadays to include a stepped dispute resolution clause in contracts. These clauses require meetings between the parties and perhaps a mediation before proceedings or arbitrations can be commenced.

Do we make the best use of these clauses to help us avoid or strategically manage disputes?

Mike Hales, Managing Partner, Western Australia, and Edward Fearis, Senior Associate, from the MinterEllison Dispute Resolution team, have conducted a survey of corporate counsel about their use of stepped dispute resolution clauses. The survey produced some interesting findings which are likely to assist corporate counsel in using these clauses to their advantage either to resolve a dispute or, if that is not possible, to at least advance their position in the ensuing proceedings. This workshop will discuss the clauses, the results of their survey and what good strategy and best practice might involve to assist you in resolving disputes at an early stage or strategically managing them to your client's advantage. 
 

Get ready to let loose and celebrate the end of the financial year with your favourite in-house friends and colleagues! Join us for an unforgettable evening at Terrarium, Perth's hottest new bar, where you can bask in the warm glow of great company, delicious canapes, and tantalising drinks. 

Don't wait too long to secure your spot! ACC Australia social events are known to sell out quickly, and you wouldn't want to miss out on this fantastic opportunity.

So mark your calendars and RSVP by 15th June 2023, to guarantee your place at the party of the year.  Let's cheers to a successful financial year together!