As in-house counsel, are you feeling the pressure of balancing a demanding workload while trying to meet your annual CPD requirement?

We understand the challenges you face, and we have a solution:

Our complimentary CPD Day is exclusively for in-house and general counsel. In just one day, you can:

✓ Earn 6 out of your 10 required annual CPD points
✓ Gain industry insights across all four mandatory CPD fields
✓ Network with peers facing similar challenges
✓ Enhance your professional toolkit without impacting your busy schedule

Join us on Wednesday, 18 February, from 9 am to 6 pm in Surry Hills, Sydney, including networking drinks from 4.30 pm. Our experienced lawyers will hold the following six engaging sessions:

Session 1: 2026 Employment Law Changes: What You Need To Know

Practice Group Leader James True will explore:

• a comprehensive overview of the latest employment law amendments; and
• their impact on both employers and employees.

Explore key changes in areas such as casual employment, wage theft legislation, and workplace health and safety regulations.

CPD Type: Substantive Law

Session 2: Deal-Ready: Navigating Mandatory Merger Compliance

Practice Group Leader David Kerr will examine the ACCC's new mandatory merger notification regime including:

• the thresholds applicable to trigger mandatory notification; and
• the process involved in complying with the regime.

Explore the requirements for compliance, costs involved, and critical timing for having your transactions approved.

CPD Type: Substantive Law

Session 3: Managing Conflicts Effectively: A Guide to Mediation

Practice Leader and accredited mediator Jodie Thomson will explain:

• how to use mediation to resolve workplace disputes, client conflicts, and commercial negotiations; and
• mediation techniques and negotiation strategies to get the best results from mediation.

Learn the practical skills to use mediation to assist with dispute resolution in a low-conflict, quick, and cost-effective way.

CPD Type: Professional Skills


Session 4: Cyber Threats: Preparation and Prevention Strategies

Practice Leader Lauren McKee will examine:

• the evolving landscape of cyber threats facing Australian businesses; and
• practical prevention strategies to protect your organisation from cyber attacks.

Explore key policies, risk management approaches and preventative measures to safeguard your business and maintain stakeholder trust in an increasingly digital environment.

CPD Type: Substantive Law


Session 5: Beyond Legal Advice: Navigating Privilege, Ethics and Professional Duties

Practice Group Leader Rebecca Wood will discuss the unique challenges of being both legal advisor and company, including:

• getting back to basics on Legal Professional Privilege; and
• discussing the ethical conflicts and professional obligations unique to the in-house counsel role.

Gain practical insights into navigating privilege claims in the corporate context and managing the complex dual loyalties that define modern in-house practice.

CPD Type: Ethics & Professional Responsibility


Session 6: Scaling AI at Work: Responsible Strategies for Legal Counsel

Strategy & Legal Operations Manager Joanne Chenn will discuss approaches to implement AI at scale across teams and organisations including:

• integration strategies for embedding responsible AI practices into legal workflows; and
• governance structures for ethical AI deployment at scale.

Learn practical tips and explore different approaches to scale your AI workflows.

CPD Type: Practice Management and Business Skills