Jackson McDonald's Counsel Connect Podcast

How do we determine what a corporation knows, intends, or is responsible for when no single individual appears to be at fault? In this episode, Marcus Pullen is joined by Professor Elise Bant, Professor of Private Law and Commercial Regulation at The University of Western Australia, Director of the UWALS Private and Commercial Law Research Cluster, and one ofAustralia's leading private law scholar...

In this episode of Jackson McDonald's Counsel Connect podcast, host Marcus Pullen speaks with Dr Michael Douglas, author and barrister at Francis Burt Chambers, about corporate reputation and what in-house counsel can do to protect it, with a particular emphasis on defamation law in Western Australia and how it differs from other Australian jurisdictions. The discussion covers the impact of AI...

In this episode of the Jackson McDonald Counsel Connect podcast, host Marcus Pullen speaks with Joseph Longo, Chair of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and former General Counsel for Deutsche Bank. Drawing on decades of experience operating at the highest levels of law and regulation, Joe shares practical insights on the relationship between in-house counsel and regulators. The...

In this episode of the Jackson McDonald Counsel Connect podcast, Irene Kuo shares a candid and practical perspective on the realities of life as in-house counsel, from building trust and setting boundaries with stakeholders to navigating the isolation that can come with the role. She reflects on her journey to Perth, and her time at Fortescue, Rio Tinto and currently as a Director at Fluor Austral...

Our inaugural Jackson McDonald Counsel Connect episode features Dr Tony Buti MLA, Minister for Commerce; Tertiary and International Education; Multicultural Interests; and Attorney General of Western Australia, who reflects on his legal journey and shares his perspective on the evolving importance of the in-house profession. Whether you are leading a legal function or working as part of one, Jacks...

The Jackson McDonald Counsel Connect Podcast is essential listening for in-house counsel in Western Australia. Produced by Jackson McDonald and hosted by Marcus Pullen, Partner, the series explores the legal, policy and public interest issues shaping corporate legal teams across the State. Each episode features candid conversations with leaders from government, business and the legal profession. T...