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2024 Agenda

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08:55
  1. 45 mins
    A 2023 Goldman Sachs report said 44% of what lawyers do can be done by AI. There is much breathless talk proclaiming 'the end of lawyers' as tech, robots and other factors are apparently going to rend ...
09:40
  1. 60 mins
    You Can't Ask That aims to give misunderstood and marginalised people the opportunity to speak for themselves, and through his interviews, Kirk has developed an authentic and effective process for com ...
11:25
  1. Ballroom B, Level 3
    35 mins
    • Track 1
  2. Stateroom, Level 2
    35 mins
    • Track 2
    Why Advocacy, being Right and Rationality don’t Work. What Most Lawyers get Wrong About Change Lawyers are taught to advise. We rationally consider a problem, use our expertise to find the answer and ...
  3. Rooms 3-4, Level 2
    35 mins
    • Track 3
  4. Room 5-6, Level 2
    35 mins
    • Track 4
    What happens when a tech privacy attorney asks an operational excellence expert for advice on managing a rapidly-growing global team? For Atlassian, it inspired a Legal department-wide experiment of a ...
12:05
  1. Ballroom B, Level 3
    25 mins
    • Track 1
    In this panel session, esteemed industry leaders Caryn Sandler of Gilbert + Tobin and Michael Barrett of Hicksons Lawyers will provide insights into the ever-evolving landscape of AI within the legal ...
  2. Stateroom, Level 2
    25 mins
    • Track 2
    Interactive Panel | Mastering Legal Operations: Strategies, Engagement, and Future Tech Exploration with Generative AI Join Jason and panellists, including Kate Price from nbn, Kylie Lowder from AMP a ...
  3. Rooms 3-4, Level 2
    25 mins
    • Track 3

    In this session, Rico Burnett, Head of Innovation at Morae, will step you through the top opportunity areas, and how to execute AI-driven use cases to solve common legal challenges.

    Key Learnings

    • How to identify your biggest AI opportunity
    • How to prove the business case
    • Getting it done
  4. Room 5-6, Level 2
    25 mins
    • Track 4
    Legal firms are challenging environments where information needs change fast and deadlines can spring from nowhere. Without visibility into their firm’s data practices, IG teams are forced to be react ...
12:35
  1. Ballroom B, Level 3
    25 mins
    • Track 1
  2. Stateroom, Level 2
    25 mins
    • Track 2
  3. Rooms 3-4, Level 2
    25 mins
    • Track 3
    The expanding role of e-discovery and the changing size and shape of data are transforming how practitioners litigate and investigate. In this session, Kieran McPate from Relativity and Matthew Golab ...
  4. Room 5-6, Level 2
    25 mins
    • Track 4
    Using AI in legal document workflows: Opportunities, challenges and risks We’ve all heard the hype around AI and the potential impact on the Legal sector. But with so much noise it’s hard to separate ...
14:00
  1. Ballroom B, Level 3
    35 mins
    • Track 1
    This presentation will explore the opportunities and challenges of implementing AI, particularly Generative AI, in the legal industry. AI has the potential to revolutionise the practice of law by auto ...
  2. Stateroom, Level 2
    35 mins
    • Track 2
    Legal Operations is continuing its slow and steady rise in law firms and corporate legal teams alike. More legal operations roles are being advertised than ever before and there is more scope than eve ...
  3. Rooms 3-4, Level 2
    35 mins
    • Track 3
    Shining a Bright Light on the 'Dark Art' of the Practice of Law - how Being a T-Shaped Lawyer is Going to Make the Biggest Difference in your Career and Prepare you for the Future. Increasingly corpor ...
  4. Room 5-6, Level 2
    35 mins
    • Track 4
    The pace of work and change, as well as the increasingly complex expectations on lawyers has exploded in recent years. Things are getting busier, and it's taking a toll on lawyers. Many are feeling ex ...
14:40
  1. Ballroom B, Level 3
    25 mins
    • Track 1

     

  2. Stateroom, Level 2
    25 mins
    • Track 2
    David and Saul discuss the trials, tribulations and lessons learnt from their combined years in legal operations, technology businesses, and law firms. From managing a high-performing legal operations ...
  3. Rooms 3-4, Level 2
    25 mins
    • Track 3
    In this presentation, Lee will delve into the urgent need for updating traditional cybersecurity approaches. Drawing from contemporary insights, this presentation advocates for a paradigm shift toward ...
  4. Room 5-6, Level 2
    25 mins
    • Track 4
    Join Sam Grange, Principal Knowledge Engineer at iManage, to explore why a knowledge management strategy, that structures the wealth of information your organisation holds, is required to ensure that ...
15:10
  1. Ballroom B, Level 3
    35 mins
    • Track 1
    Moderator: Terri Mottershead, Executive Director, Centre for Legal Innovation (Australia, New Zealand and Asia-Pacific) Following on from Part 1 last year, this session will separate reality from the ...
  2. Stateroom, Level 2
    35 mins
    • Track 2
    Everyone is talking about artificial intelligence and its potential impact on the legal industry, but what actually is AI and how does it differ from regular computer software? In this talk, Elliot wi ...
  3. Rooms 3-4, Level 2
    35 mins
    • Track 3
    Beating Burnout ' An Individual and Organizational Toolkit The WHO calls burnout an 'occupational phenomenon', a syndrome 'resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully manage ...
  4. Room 5-6, Level 2
    35 mins
    • Track 4
    The legal industry is in a constant state of change. We’re responding to the changing regulatory, macroeconomic and post-covid environments all while embracing the shift towards hybrid work models. Ev ...
16:30
  1. 10 mins
    In 2015, frustrated by the lack of dignity shown to people experiencing homelessness, Suzanne Hopman developed a housing solution with a difference. Armed with the knowledge and experience working in ...
16:40
  1. 15 mins
    The 3 finalist Start-Ups will pitch the audience on their solutions, who will be crowned the winner?
16:55
  1. 45 mins
    Facilitated by: Terri Mottershead - Executive Director, Centre for Legal Innovation (Australia, New Zealand and Asia-Pacific)
09:00
  1. 15 mins
09:15
  1. 45 mins
    Biological synchrony is one of Mother Nature’s tricks to ensure we bond and trust other people. Synchrony is like the social glue that holds groups together and enables cooperation. When people experi ...
11:25
  1. Ballroom B, Level 3
    35 mins
    • Track 1
    In the dynamic landscape of legal affairs, the role of General Counsel (GC) has evolved into a multifaceted position that demands strategic foresight and strong leadership. This panel session aims to ...
  2. Stateroom, Level 2
    35 mins
    • Track 2
    Picture this: a 12-step program, but for lawyers dodging the digital age like it's a process server. In this rapidly evolving digital landscape, the legal industry faces a significant challenge: movin ...
  3. Rooms 3-4, Level 2
    35 mins
    • Track 3
    In an era defined by digital transformation, the landscape of e-Discovery continues to evolve rapidly, presenting practitioners with both opportunities and challenges. This panel will explore the dyna ...
  4. Room 5-6, Level 2
    35 mins
    • Track 4
    In this interactive session we will show you how to use design thinking to identify your purpose and the essential elements of your business model. You will even have the chance to start designing so ...
12:05
  1. Ballroom B, Level 3
    25 mins
    • Track 1
  2. Stateroom, Level 2
    25 mins
    • Track 2
    Arctic Wolf is the security operations provider for over 6000 organisations globally including a large cohort of legal customers. Drawing from their experience in security operations as well as workin ...
  3. Rooms 3-4, Level 2
    25 mins
    • Track 3
    Despite AI’s rapid progression, the legal industry is treading with caution. Complex projects, highly sensitive data, multiple regulations, and a demand for defensible processes are cause for trepidat ...
  4. Room 5-6, Level 2
    25 mins
    • Track 4
    The Westpac team will share some lessons learned implementing iManage Records Management. Tackling a million documents and 30,000 matters dating back to the 1990s requires consideration of the history ...
12:35
  1. Ballroom B, Level 3
    35 mins
    • Track 1

     

  2. Stateroom, Level 2
    35 mins
    • Track 2
    The legal industry is changing like never before, and the way legal work is executed, delivered, and valued is evolving. As Legal Operations teams operationalise processes, incorporate data and meet c ...
  3. Rooms 3-4, Level 2
    35 mins
    • Track 3
    Generative AI is cool, exciting & powerful - but don't forget about the tried & tested tools available in existing eDiscovery applications that may be able to solve your problem with less risk and low ...
  4. Room 5-6, Level 2
    35 mins
    • Track 4
    In today's increasingly automated and remote work landscape, the challenge lies in maintaining the human connection that prevents loneliness, burnout, and drives results. As AI and automation advance, ...
14:10
  1. Ballroom B, Level 3
    35 mins
    • Track 1
    In the high-pressure world of law firms and legal teams, the importance of prioritising mental health and fostering a culture of wellbeing cannot be overstated. This panel will delve into the unique c ...
  2. Stateroom, Level 2
    35 mins
    • Track 2
    Facilitated by: Marina Yastreboff - President & Chair, AUSCL Australasian Society for Computers & Law In our rapidly evolving digital landscape, the intersection of cybersecurity, privacy, and risk pr ...
  3. Rooms 3-4, Level 2
    35 mins
    • Track 3
    Facilitated by: Stuart Hall - Managing Director, FTI and Director of Marketing, ACEDS Australia & New Zealand
  4. Room 5-6, Level 2
    35 mins
    • Track 4
    Legal counsel are asked to do more with less. With greater demands to get results, do things quickly, and keep expenditure low, there is a greater demand now more than ever to get things done (and che ...
14:50
  1. Ballroom B, Level 3
    35 mins
    • Track 1
  2. Track 2
    35 mins
    • Track 2
    Innovation can be a slow and lonely grind on your own… but you are not alone! We will explore the pressing need for teams to foster a culture of innovation, crucial for adapting to the changing dynami ...
  3. Rooms 3-4, Level 2
    35 mins
    • Track 3
16:00
  1. 30 mins
    A review of the most impactful sessions and insights gained during the conference. Discuss how to implement the key takeaways in your own work, and drive continual change in your law firm or legal tea ...