Exclusive General Counsel Workshop at ALTACON

In Collaboration with She Breaks the Law

Wednesday, 3 September 2025 | 8:30am – 1:30pm

You are invited to join Australia’s most senior General Counsels for an exclusive morning of strategic insights, peer-to-peer learning, and genuine relationship building. This inaugural program brings together legal leaders to navigate the evolving landscape of in-house practice in the age of AI.

Why This Matters

The legal profession is at a critical inflection point. As technology reshapes how we practice law and business demands evolve, General Counsels are uniquely positioned to lead transformation from within their organisations. This exclusive workshop creates space for Australia’s legal leaders to share real experiences, tackle common challenges, and chart the path forward together.

Program Highlights

Reimagining the Future of In-House Legal (in the Age of AI)

Panel Discussion
Nigel Bond
General Counsel Consumer, Technology and COO Legal, Westpac
Peter Connors
Founder & CEO, T-Shaped Legal
Ivana Kovacevic
Advisory Board Member Thomson Reuters Practical Law Global & Former Group GC of Tabcorp
Karen Lee
Regional Lead Counsel – JAPAC, Clinigen & ACC Australia Legal Innovation and Technology Committee Chair

Dive deep into the topics that matter most, facilitated by fellow General Counsels

Interactive Roundtable Sessions

Final roundtable topics will be tailored to attendee preferences.

Breaking Out of the Legal Lane – How GCs are evolving into true business leaders
Don’t Put the Horse Before the Cart – Best practices for implementing tech initiatives that actually work
GenAI – What’s Working and What’s Not – Sharing practical use cases and real experience
The Future Legal Workforce – Reshaping in-house teams for tomorrow’s challenges (skills, training, agentic AI)
From Reactive to Strategic – Getting more efficient at routine work to drive real business value
Responsible AI – Keeping on top of AI governance in the evolving regulatory environment

Program Structure:

  • 8:30-9:00am | Registration & Breakfast
  • 9:00-9:30am | Welcome & Program Introduction
  • 9:30am-12:00pm | Panel Discussion + Two Interactive Roundtable Sessions
  • 12:00-1:30pm | Networking Lunch + Optional Opening Keynote & Broader Conference Access

Format: Intimate 45-minute panel followed by two 45-minute roundtable sessions. Participants can move between topics or stay at the same table to go deeper on issues that resonate.

What Makes This Unique

  • Inaugural Program – First of its kind in Australia
  • Peer-to-Peer Focus – Genuine relationship building, not sales pitches
  • Exclusive Access – Limited to Australia’s most senior General Counsels
  • Practical Insights – Real experiences from legal leaders who’ve been there
  • Flexible Format – Choose your own learning journey through roundtable rotations

Ready to Join Australia’s In-House Legal Leaders?

This exclusive program is designed for and by General Counsels ready to shape the future of in-house practice. Spaces are strictly limited (capped at 25 GCs) to ensure meaningful dialogue and connection.
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