Topics include: 

Communicating effectively with non-lawyers, including decision makers – Ali Dibbenhall, Head of Legal, Asia Pacific, LexisNexis 

Transform legal advice into clear, compelling communications. In this 1-hour workshop for in-house counsel, learn proven techniques to actively listen, tailor your style for any audience, craft crisp written communications, and handle sensitive conversations. Whether you're new or seasoned, gain confidence in communicating legal risks and recommendations effectively to business stakeholders.

Ethical issues for corporate lawyers – Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW 

In this session Linden Barnes will examine fulfilling professional responsibilities and ethical obligations when practicing in-house. 

Privacy and data management for in-house lawyers – Amber Cerny, Partner, EY, Ernst & Young

In this session Amber Cerny will examine privacy requirements and obligations around managing client, customer and stakeholder data, as well as best practice systems and processes to ensure ongoing compliance. 

The fundamentals of workplace investigations in Australia – Paula Hoctor, Principal and Workplace Investigator, QWorkplace Lawyers 

• This session will focus on the regulatory framework for investigations in Australia. Participants attending this session will:  
• Gain an insight into the regulation of workplace investigations, including recent developments in legislation and case law;  
• Understand the fundamentals of a procedurally fair investigation and appropriate confidentiality; and 
• Be aware of the duty to provide a safe system of work and how in practice, this impacts the conduct of an investigation.  

Practitioners should inform themselves of Rule 6.1 of the Legal Profession Uniform Continuing Professional Development (Solicitors) Rules 2015 which sets out the requirements for the four (4) mandatory CPD areas for NSW legal practitioners – (a) ethics and professional responsibility; (b) practice management and business skills; (c) professional skills; and (d) substantive law. It is the responsibility of each legal practitioner to self-assess as to whether a particular educational activity extends their knowledge and skills in areas that are relevant to their practice needs or professional development. If so, then the practitioner may claim one (1) "unit” for each hour of attendance, refreshment breaks not included. 

If you self-assess that this particular educational activity extends your knowledge and skills, this program may allow you to claim four (4) of the mandatory areas: (a) ethics and professional responsibility; (b) practice management and business skills; (c) professional skills; and (d) substantive law.