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In-house Annual Conference 2024 On-demand

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CPD Hours: 6
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Join us this June for our In-House Annual Conference, where we will explore key legal updates and practical guidance relevant for in-house lawyers.

Across two mornings, alongside keynote speeches from Daniel Winterfeldt KC MBE and Shareen Gault, our expert speakers will provide insight into climate conscious governance strategies, legal professional privilege, data protection and contract management for AI products, amongst others. There will also be panel discussions covering dispute resolution methods and in-house career pathways.

The agenda will feature a mix of plenary sessions and break-out group discussions to increase choice and interaction. You will also have the opportunity to engage directly with speakers and peers. To attend, book your place now.  

 By attending this conference you will:

  • Gain confidence in using your influence to ensure climate conscious governance underpins your organisation’s strategy and goals
  • Understand alternative dispute resolution methods and your role in incorporating these into contracts
  • Obtain insight into legal professional privilege and best practice for instructing counsel should your organisation become involved in litigation
  • Explore how AI tools can enhance investigative and analytical discovery
  • Enhance your skills and knowledge regarding data protection
  • Identify your chronotype and understand how you can work to achieve optimum results
Sheekha Saha
Chair
Sheekha Saha
Co-Convener, In-house Lawyers’ Committee, Law Society of Scotland
Senior Solicitor, Moray Council
Vlad Valiente
Chair
Vlad Valiente
Co-Convener of the In-house Lawyers Committee, Law Society of Scotland
Head of Governance and Assurance (Chief Solicitor and Monitoring Officer) at Dumfries & Galloway Council.
Susan Murray
Susan Murray
President
Law Society of Scotland
Daniel K. Winterfeldt  MBE KC (Hon)
Daniel K. Winterfeldt MBE KC (Hon)
Managing Director & General Counsel for EMEA and Asia, Jefferies
Founder & Chair, InterLaw Diversity Forum
Scott Kerr
Scott Kerr
Projects Leader
Scottish Government
Graham Horsman
Graham Horsman
Legal Counsel
Rangers Football Club
Leigh Monteforte
Leigh Monteforte
Solicitor
Gillian  Carmichael Lemaire
Gillian Carmichael Lemaire
Solicitor
Carmichael Lemaire Ltd
Brandon  Malone
Brandon Malone
Advocate, Ampersand Advocates
Director, Scottish Arbitration Centre
Lizzie Donaldson
Lizzie Donaldson
Managing Director
LD Consults Limited
Beth Anderson
Beth Anderson
Head of Member Engagement
Hannah Gardner
Hannah Gardner
Legal Counsel
Michael Watson
Michael Watson
Partner
Head of Climate and Sustainability Advisory, Pinsent Masons
Andrew Foyle
Andrew Foyle
Partner and Solicitor Advocate
Shoosmiths
Morgan O'Neill
Morgan O'Neill
Director of Data Protection Services
Thorntons
Jennifer Malcolm
Jennifer Malcolm
Lead Legal Counsel
BayWa r.e, Global
Shareen Gault
Shareen Gault
General Counsel, Head of Risk & Compliance
Insights Learning & Development Limited
Colin  Telford
Colin Telford
Senior Legal Counsel
Natwest Group
Alice Leggat
Head of Legal, Commercial and Construction (Thermal)
SSE plc
David Anderson
David Anderson
Partner
Shepherd + Wedderburn
Joe Fitzgibbon
Joe Fitzgibbon
Senior Associate
Shepherd and Wedderburn
Amy Cornelius
Amy Cornelius
Of Counsel | Commercial Disputes
CMS
Vicky  Marr
Vicky Marr
Senior Legal Counsel
NatWest Group
Richard Danks
Richard Danks
IP Legal Counsel
NatWest Group

Day 1 | Session One

Welcome and Introduction, Chairs
Sheekha Saha
Chair
Sheekha Saha
Co-Convener, In-house Lawyers’ Committee, Law Society of Scotland , Senior Solicitor, Moray Council
Vlad Valiente
Chair
Vlad Valiente
Co-Convener of the In-house Lawyers Committee, Law Society of Scotland, Head of Governance and Assurance (Chief Solicitor and Monitoring Officer) at Dumfries & Galloway Council.
2 Speakers
President’s Welcome and Rising Star Award Presentation
Susan Murray
Susan Murray
President, Law Society of Scotland
1 Speaker
Opening Keynote
Daniel K. Winterfeldt  MBE KC (Hon)
Daniel K. Winterfeldt MBE KC (Hon)
Managing Director & General Counsel for EMEA and Asia, Jefferies, Founder & Chair, InterLaw Diversity Forum
1 Speaker
Climate Conscious Governance and Using your Influence – Practical Tips for Leading from Within on Sustainability
Beth Anderson
Panel Host
Beth Anderson
Head of Member Engagement
Hannah Gardner
Hannah Gardner
Legal Counsel
Michael Watson
Michael Watson
Partner, Head of Climate and Sustainability Advisory, Pinsent Masons
3 Speakers

Session Two: Dispute Resolution

11:15 Welcome back, Chair
11:20 Legal Professional Privilege: An Update
Amy Cornelius
Amy Cornelius
Of Counsel | Commercial Disputes, CMS
1 Speaker
12:00 Transition to Breakout Rooms

Breakout sessions

Breakout 1: Dispute Resolution Panel Discussion – The crucial role of the contract drafter
Panel Host
Alice Leggat
Head of Legal, Commercial and Construction (Thermal), SSE plc
Gillian  Carmichael Lemaire
Gillian Carmichael Lemaire
Solicitor, Carmichael Lemaire Ltd
Brandon  Malone
Brandon Malone
Advocate, Ampersand Advocates, Director, Scottish Arbitration Centre
David Anderson
David Anderson
Partner, Shepherd + Wedderburn
4 Speakers
Breakout 2: Litigation on the Rise: Preparing yourself for the challenge
Andrew Foyle
Andrew Foyle
Partner and Solicitor Advocate, Shoosmiths
1 Speaker
End of Day One

Day 2 | Session Three: Legal Technology

Welcome and ILC Update, Chairs
Sheekha Saha
Chair
Sheekha Saha
Co-Convener, In-house Lawyers’ Committee, Law Society of Scotland , Senior Solicitor, Moray Council
Vlad Valiente
Chair
Vlad Valiente
Co-Convener of the In-house Lawyers Committee, Law Society of Scotland, Head of Governance and Assurance (Chief Solicitor and Monitoring Officer) at Dumfries & Galloway Council.
2 Speakers
Transfer to Breakout Rooms
Breakout 1: How AI tools enhanced investigative and analytical discovery
Scott Kerr
Scott Kerr
Projects Leader, Scottish Government
1 Speaker
Breakout 2: Why and How to Experiment with Implementing Generative AI in your Team’s Work
Colin  Telford
Colin Telford
Senior Legal Counsel, Natwest Group
1 Speaker

Breakout Sessions: Data Portection

Breakout 1: An introduction to Data Protection: What is expected from an in-house lawyer?
Morgan O'Neill
Morgan O'Neill
Director of Data Protection Services, Thorntons
1 Speaker
Breakout 2: Data Protection Audits: An Overview
Joe Fitzgibbon
Joe Fitzgibbon
Senior Associate, Shepherd and Wedderburn
1 Speaker

Session Four: Focusing on you

Panel Discussion: In-House Career Pathways and Progression
Lizzie Donaldson
Panel Host
Lizzie Donaldson
Managing Director, LD Consults Limited
Graham Horsman
Graham Horsman
Legal Counsel , Rangers Football Club
Leigh Monteforte
Leigh Monteforte
Solicitor
Jennifer Malcolm
Jennifer Malcolm
Lead Legal Counsel , BayWa r.e, Global
5 Speakers
Psychological Safety in the Workplace: How can every Team Member Contribute to Fostering this Ethic?
Vicky  Marr
Vicky Marr
Senior Legal Counsel, NatWest Group
Richard Danks
Richard Danks
IP Legal Counsel, NatWest Group
2 Speakers
Questions and Discussion
Closing Keynote
Shareen Gault
Shareen Gault
General Counsel, Head of Risk & Compliance, Insights Learning & Development Limited
1 Speaker
End of Conference

Testimonials

Excellent content and value.
June 2022
Very informative conference.
June 2022
Really insightful, thought-provoking and well run event; the In-house Lawyers' Annual Conference never fails to deliver, but this year has been outstanding - well done everyone involved!
June 2021
A most enjoyable virtual conference,- the next best thing to being there!
June 2021
Excellent opportunity to hear from In house lawyers on subjects In house lawyers care about.
June 2021
A timely and relevant conference for public and private sector in-house lawyers.
June 2021
Concise, easily accessible and informative sessions bringing diverse experiences together for collectively better and more informed legal practices.
June 2021
Well organised, presented and informative conference. A great chance to hear and share experiences and knowledge with in house counsel.
June 2021
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