In-House Lawyers

Conference

Tuesday 9 September 2025

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The Law Society of NSW is pleased to announce our inaugural In-House Lawyers Conference.

Join us on Tuesday 9 September at Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park as we explore the unique challenges and opportunities facing corporate counsel in today’s evolving legal landscape — from managing legal risk to navigating ethical pressure points and driving innovation.

Whether you’re part of a small team or advising a multinational organisation, this tailored, member-only conference offers practical strategies to help you stay agile, foster collaboration, and lead with integrity.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Tuesday 9 September 2025
Time: All day conference
Venue: Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park
161 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000
CPD:

6 CPD Units

Cost:

Standard member: $329
Non-member: $599
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Group bookings:

Group bookings of five or more receive a 10 per cent discount on the current member and non-member registration fees. To take advantage of this offer, please complete the Group Booking Form.

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PROGRAM PREVIEW

The silent regulator: corporate culture

Corporate culture isn't just a buzzword—it's a powerful force shaping compliance, ethics, and risk. Unpack the unseen influence of culture on organisational conduct and discover how legal practitioners can proactively influence it in order to mitigate risk and drive sustainable business practices.


Michael Guilday
General Counsel & Head of Property, Sydney Fish Market


Ivana Kovacevic
Group General Counsel, previously Tabcorp and Advisory Board Member, Pratcical Law, Thomson Reuters


Eleni Papanikolau
Legal Counsel Australia New Zealand, SSP Australia Catering Pty Ltd

 

Zero-day: cyber security

Cyber security is a top priority in today's digital world, and cyber threats are evolving faster than ever. In this session, we'll provide insights into the latest initiatives from the National Office of Cyber Security, focusing on zero-day vulnerabilities and cyber threat management.


James Cole
Head of Cyber and Privacy, Albrecht Burrows


Tony Chapman
Deputy National Cyber Security Coordinator and First Assistant Secretary, National Office of Cyber Security (NOCS)


Malcolm Heath
Practice Risk Manager, Lawcover

 

Ethics at the legal frontlines

Dive into the complex world of legal ethics as we navigate the evolving integrity landscape. This session will tackle contemporary ethical challenges, such as conflicts of interest, confidentiality breaches, and maintaining professional conduct in a digital age.

 

Linden Barnes
Senior Ethics Solicitor, The Law Society of New South Wales

 

Kathryn Hinde
Founder and Principal Solicitor, Acknowledge Advisory

 

Justin Moses
General Counsel, Cancer Council NSW

 

Nicholas Shizas
Deputy Commissioner and Chief General Counsel, Australian Taxation Office