8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Registration
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM | Opening Keynote | Maintaining a Strong Focus on Enforcing the Law with ASIC Deputy Chair, Sarah Court
Central to ASIC’s mission to support a fair, strong and efficient financial system for all Australians is enforcement of the law. In 2023, the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) made a significant shift in how it approaches this task by signalling to the community and other stakeholders its enforcement priorities for the coming year. Join ASIC Deputy Chair, Sarah Court for an in-depth conversation about ASIC’s 2023 Enforcement Priorities and what’s already been achieved.
Sarah Court
ASIC Deputy Chair
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM | Partner Keynote | Risk, Responsibility and Reputation – Critical Lessons for GCs from Recent High Profile Proceedings
When it comes to disclosure and oversight, the spotlight on GCs has never been greater. ASIC’s prosecution of directors and officers of The Star Entertainment Group should not be viewed as a one off, and is indicative of their approach towards enforcing breaches of directors’ and officers’ duties, including those of GCs. This session unpacks the critical governance lessons for GCs in the wake of these and other proceedings and the steps that need to be taken to mitigate future risk.
Sandy Mak, Head of Corporate / M&A - Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Supported by: Corrs
10:20 AM - 11:05 AM | Outlook Panel | The Path Ahead: Navigating the Evolving Regulatory & Enforcement Landscape
A single change or even rumored upcoming changes in regulation can affect numerous aspects of a business, requiring them to transform their current operations and shift practices in order to comply. In a fast-paced, complex and uncertain world, the Australian legal industry continues to face a number of challenges in managing the impact of recent regulatory changes. Join this session as the esteemed panel explores the trends and priorities of the largest regulatory agencies, and offers insights into how to stay protected and out of the firing line of enforcement activities.
Nathan Hinde, Head of Legal, Compliance & Stakeholder Relations (AUS) - PointsBetScott Stierli, General Counsel - Financial Services - REA Group
Merinda Timpany, Legal, Risk & Compliance Counsel - mycar Tyre & Auto
Luke Barrett, General Counsel - UniSuper
Charles Coorey, Partner - Gilbert + Tobin
Supported by: Gilbert & Tobin
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM | Morning Keynote | A Conversation with ACCC Deputy Chair, Catriona Lowe
Join this keynote as Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) Deputy Chair, Catriona Lowe shares key enforcement priorities and how this will impact organizations going into 2024. This session will spotlight issues and expectations for corporations making green claims, providing insight into the ACCC’s newly released draft guidance for businesses on how to mitigate risks and avoid misleading consumers when making environmental or sustainability claims.
Catriona Lowe
ACCC Deputy Chair
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM | AI in Legal: Striking the Balance between Practicality and Ethics
Artificial intelligence is progressing rapidly and we're already seeing the impacts it can have on society. From revolutionising industries and increasing productivity to displacing jobs and increasing bias, it's critical that we carefully consider how to mitigate the risks while maximising the benefits of AI. This session will look at the opportunities AI presents specific to Legal practice balanced with how to use the technology responsibly and ethically.
Ramona Roach, Principal & CEO - Ethika Group
Supported by: Ethika Group
10:25 AM - 11:10 AM | Leadership Panel | How Many Fires are Too Many Fires? Future Proofing Your Organization to Avoid Crisis after Crisis
As a present-day legal leader, it may feel like you are facing one crisis after another and while you have become adept to handling these situations, it’s important for GCs to take a proactive approach to prevent future crisis rather than believing their value lies in the quality of their response to the crisis. This panel will focus on strategies leaders should implement to help their teams get ahead of crisis, minimize its impact and avoid it as much as possible overall. While you can't always predict what's coming around the corner for your organisation, you will walk away from this session with tools that help leaders shift to rewarding efforts in preparing for and minimizing future crisis.
Michael Guilday, General Counsel & Head of Property - Sydney Fish MarketKaren Healey, General Counsel and Company Secretary - Cashrewards
Anna Sutton, General Counsel, Syngenta Australia & New Zealand - Syngenta
Amy Barwick, General Counsel - Sharetea Australia
Heather Nevitt, Editor in Chief, Corporate Counsel and Global Leaders in Law - ALM