The Legal Counsel Summit VIC 2026 is a strategic forum for general counsel and senior in-house legal counsel to explore legal operations, regulatory pressure, data privacy and the shifting demands of the modern in-house role.
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Equipping in-house legal counsel with unmatched insights.
This summit will bring together senior in-house lawyers for a strategic discussion on regulatory pressure, data privacy, greenwashing rules and the evolving in-house role in the digital era.
With an increasing number of legislative and regulatory changes on the horizon, in-house legal teams are under growing pressure to do more with less. The traditional role of in-house counsel is no longer limited to managing only legal risk and legal leaders are expected to cover responsibilities across a vast range of areas.
This event provides the perfect opportunity to network and explore strategies and tools to improve productivity and collaboration across in-house teams.
Meet our Speakers
Exoneree, Author & Criminal Justice Advocate
General Counsel & Company Secretary
General Manager – Legal
Chief Legal & Commercial Officer
Chief Legal Officer
Head of Legal
General Legal Counsel & ESG
Head of Legal & Company Secretary
Featured Topics for the Day
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8:30 am
Registration & Refreshments
9:00 am
Welcome Remarks
9:10 am
Attendee Spotlight
Are We Advising for Today or a World that’s Moved On?
9:40 am
Panel Discussion
Navigating Global Complexities & Redefining Legal Leadership for a Modern World
Spotlight on regulatory & legislative updates capturing the attention of in-house lawyers
How do we lead our teams to meet today’s demands given uncertainty and changes in society
How can legal teams better support and influence boards to anticipate regulatory, geopolitical and reputational risk
Yien Hong, Judo Bank
Marie-Claire Putrino, Crown Resorts
10:20 am
Presentation
GC Strategies in Navigating a Cost Constrained Environment
10:40 am
Morning Tea & Networking
11:10 am
Interactive Scenario
Turning regulation into an advantage
11:40 am
Panel Discussion
Building a High-Performing Team by Developing Future Skills & Empowering Lawyers to Deliver More With Less
The evolving skillset of the modern in-house lawyer including commercial thinking, influence, prioritisation and strategic advisory capabilities
How to gain operational excellence in legal through better processes, smarter use of technology and clearer ways of working can unlock productivity
Practical ways to build engaged, adaptable teams that can thrive amid growing workloads, tighter budgets and rising business expectations
Kate Sherburn, Who Gives a Crap
Kirti Sivabalan, TAL
12:20 pm
Presentation
Breaking Down Silos to Create Seamless, Omnichannel Customer Interactions
12:40 pm
Lunch & Networking
1:20 pm
Interactive Workshops
Lessons Learned from First Year of Sustainability Standards
Psychosocial Legislation and it’s Impact on Lawyers
Balancing Growing Regulatory Pressure with Limited Legal Resources
Building and Retaining High-Performing In-House Legal Teams
Finding Practical Ways to Use AI in the In-House Legal Function
Standardising Contracts Without Losing Commercial Flexibility
2:10 pm
Panel Discussion
Moving AI from Experimentation to Everyday Impact in Legal Teams
Real use cases where AI is supporting contract review, research and document drafting
Managing privacy, confidentiality and governance when adopting AI tools
Lessons from early adopters embedding AI into everyday legal workflows
Andrew Wilkinson, Revolut
Vesna Allan, City of Greater Geelong
Kym Beeston, Patties Foods
2:50 pm
Case Study
AI Insights – Lessons Learned & Practical Insights into Harnessing the Power of GenAI
3:10 pm
Afternoon Tea & Networking
3:30 pm
Closing Keynote
Amanda Knox Trial by Media: When Narrative Outpaces Justice
One of the most widely known international cases of “trial by media” is that of Amanda Knox, an American student accused of the 2007 murder of her roommate, Meredith Kercher, in Perugia.
Amanda’s story will share how media coverage, cultural bias, and public opinion can influence and, at times distort, the pursuit of justice.
Amanda Knox, Exoneree, Author & Criminal Justice Advocate
