In-House Counsel Day 2026.



Materials Contacts
HWLE held their In-House Counsel Day on Thursday, 5 March 2026 at The Boat House, Canberra.

Attendees took part in a full day of professional development designed to inform, inspire and connect in-house legal professionals.

Leading practitioners unpacked recent legal trends, explored current case developments and shared practical insights to support day to day work. Through focused discussions and real examples, the program offered many opportunities to connect with peers, exchange ideas and earn CPD points. The day concluded with networking drinks and canapés.

Materials

Workplace Relations in the APS:
What is 2026 likely to bring
Administrative Law - Year in Review
Protecting sensitive Commonwealth documents
Probity in Procurement
The Role of AI in shaping Government Policies
and Service Delivery
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Contacts


Michael Palfrey

Partner
HWLE Lawyers, Canberra
P: +61 2 6151 2164
E: mpalfrey@hwle.com.au

Amber Cerny

Partner
HWLE Lawyers, Sydney
P: +61 2 9138 2385
E: acerny@hwle.com.au

Will Sharpe

Partner
HWLE Lawyers, Sydney
P: +61 2 6151 2241
E: wsharpe@hwle.com.au

Lucy Hannah

Special Counsel
HWLE Lawyers, Melbourne
P: +61 3 8644 3741
E: lhannah@hwle.com.au

Brian Ambler

Partner
HWLE Lawyers, Sydney
P: +61 2 9334 8984
E: bambler@hwle.com.au

Stephen Coyle

Partner
HWLE Lawyers, Canberra
P: +61 2 6151 2166
E: scoyle@hwle.com.au

Alison Spivey

Partner
HWLE Lawyers, Canberra
P: +61 2 6151 2163
E: aspivey@hwle.com.au

Georgia Driels

Senior Associate
HWLE Lawyers, Canberra
P: +61 2 6151 2151
E: gdriels@hwle.com.au