General Counsel Strategic Outlook Panel 

The role of General Counsel (GC) has transformed into a multifaceted position requiring strategic foresight and innovative leadership. Expectations of in-house legal teams are changing with the increasing prevalence of Generative AI in the workplace, as are the skills required to succeed in an evolving legal function. This panel session delves into the evolving nature of the GC role, emphasising the importance of technological proficiency and agility in navigating modern legal challenges.

Through engaging discussions and shared experiences, our esteemed panelists will explore their leadership journeys, the current technological outlook, and the diverse skill sets essential for excelling within in-house legal teams. Attendees will gain valuable insights into leveraging technology to drive innovation, streamline legal processes, and cultivate effective leadership strategies.

Join us as we envision the future of GC leadership, charting the path forward in shaping the in-house legal function for the digital age.

About Andrew

Andrew De Celis is a seasoned legal executive with over 20 years of experience in both private practice and in-house roles. Currently, he serves as General Counsel for Product, Propositions & Sourcing at Telstra, where he leads a team that advises on a wide range of product, contract, consumer and competition issues. Andrew's expertise lies in navigating organisations through complex commercial and regulatory environments and positioning them to anticipate and lead through change. In his role at Telstra, Andrew relishes the challenge of enabling the company to be future-focused and bold and ambitious in its decision making, at a time when organisations with large customer and supplier bases are under intense scrutiny from customers, the community, regulators and government.