EVENT REGISTRATION


SPRINT TO THE FINISH 2023


We are proud to present King & Wood Mallesons' signature Sprint to the Finish CPD Program for 2023.

We know that as a successful professional you need an extensive toolkit to keep across latest thinking and market developments. Our annual CPD Program will equip you with up-to-the minute legal and commercial insights to hone your craft. For those who are legally qualified, it’s a great opportunity to accrue CPD points ahead of the 31 March deadline. With seven sessions scheduled across three dates, our program covers all of the CPD categories.  

Spotlight on Sydney Dance Company  
We're delighted to welcome acclaimed Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela and Rehearsal Director Richard Cilli from Sydney Dance Company. Rafael and Richard, along with other company members will present an engaging professional skills session on performance, teamwork, mastery and creativity.

King & Wood Mallesons is proud to present its signature Sprint to the Finish CPD Program for 2023.

For full program details see below, and complete the registration form here.

EVENT INFORMATION
Tuesday 14 March
Wednesday 15 March
Tuesday 21 March
Sessions delivered by webinar
Grace McGurk
grace.mcgurk@au.kwm.com
+61 8 9269 7637

SESSION DETAILS
DAY 1 | Tuesday 14 March 2023 - Sessions now available on demand
SESSION 1
PERFORMANCE - LESSONS FROM SYDNEY DANCE COMPANY

Session now available on demand
Acclaimed Artistic Director Rafael Bonachela, and Rehearsal Director Richard Cilli will reflect on performance, and how teamwork, mastery and creativity are essential to success in both the corporate and artistic work places.

The session will incorporate mixed media featuring SDC performers to explore the key concepts of: 

  • preparation and the importance of performance
  • the mechanics of teamwork
  • establishing a culture of feedback for mastery, and
  • creativity in action.

CPD Point: 1 Professional skills

Speakers:
Rafael Bonachela, Artistic Director, Sydney Dance Company
Richard Cilli, Rehearsal Director and former Company dancer, Sydney Dance Company
SESSION 2
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IN PRIVACY AND CYBER

Session now available on demand
In this session we will cover:

  • What the Privacy Act reform means for you
  • Another day, another hack, what's new in Cyber?  

CPD Point: 1 Substantive Law

Speakers:
Cheng Lim, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
Bryony Evans, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
Kirsten Bowe, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
Michael Swinson, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
DAY 2 | Wednesday 15 March 2023 - Sessions now available on demand
SESSION 3
THE FUTURE IS NOW! THE NEW FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS THAT LAWYERS NEED IN TODAY'S RAPIDLY EVOLVING WORLD

Session now available on demand
In today's digital future, lawyers need more than just knowledge of the law. Increasing digitalisation and LegalTech require knowledge and understanding of design thinking, data, agility, change management and process improvement to thrive.

In this session, presented by the award winning KWM Innovation team, we will explore these core disciplines and share practical takeaways to use in your every day role.  

CPD Point: 1 Practice management and business skills

Speakers:
Michelle Mahoney, Executive Director, Innovation, King & Wood Mallesons
Lani Beer, Innovation Manager, King & Wood Mallesons
Eric Peng, Transformation Manager, King & Wood Mallesons
Aaron Tam, Innovation Manager, King & Wood Mallesons
SESSION 4
GREEN SHOOTS: THE CHANGING AUSTRALIAN CLIMATE

Session now available on demand
Australia's climate change landscape is undergoing fundamental change. The Australian Government has:

  • committed to net zero by 2050
  • passed the first climate change legislation in a decade
  • committed to supporting the energy transition, and
  • participated in the recent UNFCCC COP27.
There is also the layer of increased regulation, scrutiny and action on greenwashing globally.

With all of this in mind, what are the opportunities and implications for your business? 

CPD Point: 1 Substantive Law

Speakers:
Claire Rogers, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
Mark Beaufoy, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
Jack Hill, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
Edwina Kwan, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
DAY 3 | Tuesday 21 March 2023
SESSION 5
THE FUTURE OF CROSS-BORDER M&A: TRENDS & OPPORTUNITIES

11.30am - 12.45pm AEDT
The market is facing an uncertain time. Rising interest rates and inflation, geopolitical forces and disruption to global supply chains, are causing volatility in markets, while adjusting to a post pandemic world.  

With all of this uncertainty there are green shoots of opportunity and new trends emerging. In this session our expert panel will discuss charting a path to a new normal.

CPD Point: 1 Substantive Law

Speakers:
David Eliakim, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
Nicola Yeomans, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
Nicola Charlston, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
Intan Eow, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
SESSION 6
'IT'S JUST NOT FAIR': UNFAIR TERMS, UNFAIR TRADING...AND 'UNFAIR' PENALTIES? CONSUMER LAW & ACCC PRIORITIES

1.00pm - 2.15pm AEDT
The proposed changes to the unfair contract terms regime will make unfair terms subject to penalty and expand the scope of the regime.

In this session we will:

  • explain these changes and the proposed unfair trading prohibition
  • recap the increased maximum penalties that were introduced late in 2022
  • review the ACCC Chair’s year 1 report card against the ACCC’s priorities including the greenwashing focus, and
  • explore what this means for you and your business

CPD Point: 1 Substantive Law

Speakers:
Luke Woodward, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
Lisa Huett, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
Tamara Hunter, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
SESSION 7
KEEPING COOL: MANAGING ETHICAL SITUATIONS THAT CAN PLACE IN-HOUSE LAWYERS IN HOT WATER

2.30pm - 3.45pm AEDT
Join us for an interactive discussion where we consider how ethical obligations apply in practice in a range of hypothetical scenarios relevant for in-house lawyers. 

CPD Point: 1 Ethics and professional responsibility

Speakers:
Travis Toemoe, Partner, King & Wood Mallesons
Emma White, Senior Associate, King & Wood Mallesons
Georgie Parletta, Senior Associate, King & Wood Mallesons
REGISTRATION
Registrations have now closed. Access on-demand here.

Please select the session(s) you would like to attend:

Day 1 | Tuesday 14 March - Sessions now available on demand

Day 2 | Wednesday 15 March - Sessions now available on demand

Day 3 | Tuesday 21 March

SPEAKERS

MARK BEAUFOY

Partner, Melbourne


LANI BEER

Innovation Manager, Melbourne


Creative Director, Sydney Dance Company

KIRSTEN BOWE

Partner, Brisbane


NICOLA CHARLSTON

Partner, Melbourne


Rehearsal Director, Sydney Dance Company

DAVID ELIAKIM

Practice Leader, Mergers & Acquisitions


INTAN EOW

Partner, Sydney


BRYONY EVANS

Partner, Sydney


JACK HILL

Partner, Melbourne


LISA HUETT

Partner, Melbourne


TAMARA HUNTER

Partner, Sydney


EDWINA KWAN

Partner, Sydney


CHENG LIM

Partner, Melbourne

 


MICHELLE MAHONEY

Chief Innovation Officer, Melbourne


GEORGIE PARLETTA

Senior Associate, Sydney


ERIC PENG

Transformation Manager, Sydney


CLAIRE ROGERS

Head of ESG
Partner, Sydney


MICHAEL SWINSON

Partner, Melbourne


AARON TAM

Transformation Manager, Sydney


TRAVIS TOEMOE

Partner, Sydney


EMMA WHITE

Senior Associate, Sydney


LUKE WOODWARD

Partner, Sydney


NICOLA YEOMANS

Partner, Global Co-Head Private Capital, Singapore

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