Navigating the Digital Age: Upskilling for Legal Excellence Panel

The rapid change and technological advancements impacting the legal sector call for a new and expanded set of skills for both legal and allied legal professionals. This panel will delve into the strategic imperative of equipping legal professionals, from graduates to seasoned practitioners, with the competencies required to thrive in the future. Key topics of discussion will include:

• Skills for graduates: Emphasising the need for graduates to possess not only foundational legal knowledge but also essential soft skills such as critical thinking and curiosity.
• Improving Digital Literacy: Addressing the critical role of digital literacy in modern legal practice, including proficiency in legal tech tools, data analysis, and cybersecurity.
• Equipping Lawyers with Future-Ready Skills: Identifying emerging skill sets that will be indispensable for lawyers in the future.
• Strategies for continuous professional development and lifelong learning to ensure lawyers remain agile and resilient in the face of industry disruptions.

Join us for an engaging discussion on how law firms and legal teams can proactively invest in their talent to foster a culture of continuous improvement and maintain a competitive edge in the dynamic legal environment.

About Andrea

"With deep experience in HR and Learning, Andrea Tham leads the Capability function that sets the strategic direction for Gilbert + Tobin to lead the way for law firms in the development of talent.

Driven by her strategy of innovation and improving employee engagement, Andrea is transforming Gilbert + Tobin’s focus on creating a culture of learning fit for the future.

Andrea has held senior roles across Learning, Organisational Development, Talent, Leadership, Capability and Performance with leading companies. The range of sectors she has worked across include: Telco, Professional Services, Financial Services with leading brands; Telstra, KPMG and Macquarie Bank among others.

Andrea’s approach is always one of a partnership; connected, collaborative and seeking to build relationships. She is a champion of being adaptive and agile, future focused and moving fast.

She loves what she does, and she loves making a difference."