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We hope that you can join us at an exclusive lunch for senior in-house lawyers.  This roundtable event will be facilitated by Catriona Wearn, Executive Manager, Legal and Governance RAC, and Linda Grace, Head of Ashurst Advance Reach.

Across the globe CEO's are preparing for a downturn in economic conditions. In turn, in-house teams are once again being asked to tighten their belts, and do more with even less. Knowing where (and how) to start streamlining a legal function can be overwhelming.

At this intimate round table gathering the speakers will share their experience and insights. We will also have the opportunity to share strategies that have successfully increased efficiencies to create recession resilient teams, who are also highly valued and respected in their organisations. 

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

In-house lawyers are grappling with a dynamic regulatory environment in Australia regarding cybersecurity. 

Australia’s regulators are increasing their focus on the systemic risk of cyber threats across the Australian economy. Their message is clear: cyber is a key strategic risk that needs strong governance frameworks to address it. No longer is it enough for in-house legal teams to just get involved after a cyber incident, they should be actively engaging in cyber risk management – from preparedness to regulatory compliance. 

Our expert panel will share valuable insights into the shifting regulatory landscape and the impetus for in-house counsel to play a key role in driving cyber maturity and risk mitigation, as well as your role in responding to a cyber incident. Hear from a range of different perspectives including a cybersecurity government expert, a former Chief Information Security Officer, a former regulator and privacy specialist, and a risk and investigations professional. 

Working closely with your IT team is crucial to ensure a robust cybersecurity strategy. You are welcome to bring your IT manager/Information Security Officer to this event to help strengthen your working relationship in protecting your organisation.

Lorraine Finlay was appointed to the position of Human Rights Commissioner on 22 November 2021 and will share with us her transition to the role and recent engagements. Lorraine has spearheaded a submission to the United Nations Committee against Torture and currently leads the work of the Commission on issues surrounding the use of technology in Human Rights and Artificial Intelligence in Law. 

Prior to this appointment, Lorraine was a Senior Human Trafficking Specialist with the Australian Mission to ASEAN and a Lecturer at Murdoch University, with a focus on human rights, constitutional law and criminal law.

A panel discussion will follow Lorraine's presentation and you will have an opportunity to ask questions.

A light continental breakfast will be served.
Spaces are limited, so please RSVP here or by clicking the button below. Once we reach capacity for this event, we will operate a waitlist.
We hope you can join us.

The Hon Christine Wheeler AO, KC joins Pragma Lawyers and ACC Australia to celebrate and reflect on the achievements of women in the legal profession in a special event for this year’s International Women’s Day on 8 March. 

Join us for breakfast as we take an insightful look into the journey of Australian women in the legal profession and inspire you to #EmbraceEquity with other in-house lawyers so we can all work towards gender equality.

Get ready for a paw-some time at our 2023 "Canine Coffee Connect" at City Beach! Meet and mingle with like-minded ACC and LTIC members based in Perth, and bring your entire pack, including your four-legged friends.  Sip on a free coffee, soak up the sun, and feel the energy of inclusiveness and wellness in our ACC community. 

This is an open invitation for all, including your family and well-behaved dogs (leash required). The Beach Bar is the perfect venue for both kids and pets, located next to a playground for added fun. And if you're feeling extra cozy, bring your own picnic rug and make a day of it or take a stroll to the South City Beach Dog beach. 

RSVP by Thursday, 09 March 2023 and let us know: 

• Your coffee preference 
• Number of family members attending 
• If bringing dogs, please include their names. 

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect and play with your furry friends at City Beach! 

In this session, Clayton Utz Partners, Liz Humphry and Lucy Shea, together with special guest panellist, Phil McKeiver, GC of FFI, will discuss the latest developments and trends in ESG risk and risk management, including the evolving regulatory landscape, climate change litigation here and overseas, regulator and societal expectations, and practical implications for business.

Program Summary:

4.00pm Arrivals

4.30pm Presentation 

5.30pm Post-presentation canapes and drinks

Supercharge your legal service delivery using process automation in O365 

If you’ve missed out on the LTIC Masterclass at National Conference in November 2022, don’t stress – we’ve got you!  

Back by popular demand, our LTIC Gurus: Graeme Grovum (legal automation specialist) and Daniel Giles (lean six sigma, Black Belt) will provide the expertise and guidance to enable participants (even those with no prior experience) to design and build one shiny new legal automation app for their in-house practice.  

BYOD, boot up your organisation's O365 suite and join the LITC crew for a fun, fabulous, and fruitful three hours!  

Workshop registration includes two pre-workshop recommended consultations:  

1 x Tech consult with Guru Graeme to confirm you have access to the O365 technology required for the workshop (15 mins); and 

1 x Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt) consult with Guru Daniel to support your app design (15 mins)  

(If you are registering 2 or more people from your team, you can contact Graeme and Daniel to book a longer session together) 

Program Summary:

1.00pm Registration 

1.15pm Introduction and Acknowledgement of Country 

1.20pm Lean Thinking 101 by Daniel Giles  

1.50pm Graeme’s session begins 

2.30pm Afternoon tea / nibbles / non-alcoholic drinks (but class keeps working) 

4.30pm Masterclass wraps up 

4.30pm 1 hour drinks / canapes to network amongst peers

Are you an in-house lawyer or a magician?  Some may say both, as you ‘pull rabbits of out hats’ every day to help your business achieve its goals and ‘create illusions’ by responding with creative and innovative alternative legal strategies.

In this session, you will hear from some of Perth’s leading in-house counsel (aka ‘The Illusionists’) on their best tricks of the trade and when they know it’s time to perform with an assistant (external legal providers) or better to perform solo (keeping the work in-house).

You will also have the opportunity to connect with peers across the industry after the session, with networking drinks and canapes provided, and entertainment from a roving magician!

Do you believe in magic? If yes, we look forward to seeing you at this event hosted by the national law firm and ACC partner, Piper Alderman.

Arrivals: 4:00 pm
Presentation: 4:15 pm
Canapes and Networking: 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Canine Coffee Connect is back at City Beach! 

Come grab a free coffee and connect with fellow ACC and LTIC members who are based in Perth!  Bring your family and pooches to enjoy Perth’s sunshine, and ignite some wellness and inclusion into our in-house community.  

This event is open to everyone, your immediate family members, and pooches (if you borrow your neighbour’s dog, we won’t know 😉).

The Beach Bar is both children and dog friendly venue as it’s located next to a playground.  Feel free to BYO picnic rug for you and your family if you wish to stay longer or head to South City Beach Dog beach area afterwards. 

Please have your dog(s) on a leash at all times throughout this event. 

Please RSVP by Thursday, 27 October 2022, with:
-    Your coffee order; 
-    total number of family members attending (including yourself); and
-    dogs (if any) and their names. 
 

Come join the ACC Australia WA Division Committee and Dovetail to celebrate the end of 2022 and what a year it has been for in-house teams!  We look forward to seeing you together with your colleagues and plus-ones to take pause and reflect on the amazing achievements you have made in 2022 and get ready for new challenges in 2023!

Prices

Member: 

• $15 Early Bird  (before 28 October 2022) 
• $25 Members (after 28 October 2022)
• $35 Members’ plus 1 

Non-Member:

• $60 non-members 

Register now! Limited tickets available.