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Conference – 25 June 2025 | Melbourne CBD

In-House Legal Summit Australia Adapt, Adopt, Thrive: A Framework for Success

Introducing the In-House Legal Summit Australia 2025

Building on the success of our sister brand Asian Legal Business' events across Asia, we are excited to launch the In-House Legal Summit for the first time in Australia in 2025. This premier event brings together in-house counsels, legal practitioners, and industry experts to discuss the latest regulatory changes, pressing legal issues, and best practice solutions.

Adapt, Adopt, Thrive

In today's fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, in-house lawyers play a critical role in guiding their organizations through complex legal and compliance challenges. Our summit is designed to equip legal teams with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate these challenges and thrive.

To succeed in today's fast-paced business environment, in-house lawyers must be able to:

  • Adapt to changing work environments, cultural shifts, and shifting roles and responsibilities
  • Adopt new technologies, new ways of working, and a new mindset
  • Thrive in a rapidly changing landscape, driving business growth and success

Join us at the In-House Legal Summit Australia 2025 to learn from industry experts, network with peers, and gain the insights and knowledge needed to adapt, adopt, and thrive in the year ahead.

Featured speakers

Courtenay Willis
Chief Counsel
Nando’s ANZ

 

Theo Kapodistrias
Director
Association of Corporate Counsel Australia

 

Kate Sherburn
Legal Beagle (Head of Legal)
Who Gives A Crap

 

Fay Calderone
Author, Employment Lawyer and Partner
Hall & Wilcoxs

Ching Chua,
Senior Counsel - APJ Compliance;
AML Compliance Officer
Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Chris Sibree
General Counsel + Company Secretary
CyberCX

calendar Date

25 June 2025
9.00am to 5.00pm


Location Location

Melbourne CBD


calendar Cost

Delegates
• Early Bird - $899 excl. GST
• Full Price - $999 excl. GST
Service Providers/Consultants
• Full Price - $1,299.00 exl. GST


Attending as a group? Register any four tickets and get the fifth free^

Topics and Takeaways

This year's summit will focus on the ways in-house lawyers can adapt, adopt, and thrive in the face of major cultural shifts, geopolitical tensions, and rapid technological advancements.

By attending, delegates will gain valuable insights into:

  • The top regulatory and compliance challenges facing in-house lawyers in the next financial year
  • Strategies for navigating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and conflicting cultural changes in a Trump world
  • Best practices for building and maintaining a high-performing, cross-generational legal team in a rapidly changing economic and technological landscape
  • The critical role of the General Counsel in preparing for and responding to crises
  • The in-house lawyer's role in governing the adoption of emerging technologies
  • Effective ways to safeguard organizations and clients against anti-corruption and misconduct
  • The latest technologies designed to support legal teams and how to integrate them effectively

Who Should Attend? 

This event is essential for in-house counsel and supporting executives:

  • Corporate in-house counsels
  • General, legal and corporate counsels
  • Chief legal/ethics/integrity/risk officers
  • Heads of corporate legal, compliance and governance
  • Corporate legal and compliance directors
  • Managers, and executives
  • Head of internal audit and risk management
  • CEOs, CFOs, and company secretaries

Access the Detailed Agenda and Speaker Lineup Here

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Attendees:
If you have any questions about the event or your registration, please contact us at eventsanz@thomsonreuters.com

Ticketing and Sponsor Sales:
If you are interested in partnering with us, or purchasing tickets, please contact Regina Portelli at regina.portelli@thomsonreuters.com

Speakers:
If you are interested in speaking at this event, please contact Katie Ardzejewski at katie.ardzejewski@thomsonreuters.com