As ESG obligations evolve, the “Social” dimension is gaining sharper legal focus. Explore critical developments impacting in-house counsel, including the latest reforms to Australia’s Modern Slavery Act, such as proposed civil penalties and expanded reporting criteria the implications of the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive for Australian businesses; and how to navigate the complex terrain of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)—balancing ambition with legal caution. We’ll also unpack recent updates to the Workplace Gender Equality Act, including new compliance requirements for large employers. Equip yourself with the insights and strategies needed to meet these growing social governance demands.
Thursday, 6 November 2025
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
1.00pm to 2.00pm A focus on the “S” in ESG Obligation for In-House Counsel: What 2025 and Beyond Requires
- Modern Slavery Act (where is it at and where might it go?)
- Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (the Australian context)
- DEI – (tread carefully or let loose)?
- The Workplace Gender Equality Act (what is new for larger employers?)”
Presented by Sinan Alnajjar, Special Counsel, Baker McKenzie
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Sinan Alnajjar, Special Counsel, Baker McKenzie
Sinan Alnajjar joined Baker McKenzie in 2016 as a senior associate in the Melbourne employment team. He has previously worked in Baker McKenzie's employment team in London. Prior to joining Baker McKenzie, Sinan worked as a senior associate in a top tier international firm. With employment law as his focus, Sinan has worked with a variety of clients across a broad range of sectors. In the private sector, he has handled technology and media companies, private equity firms, retail, finance, asset management, food and drink and betting organisations. In the public sector, he has worked with councils, healthcare providers and government departments. Sinan's practice covers all aspects of employment law, including disciplinary issues, discrimination law, the employment aspects of global transactions, contract and policy drafting and litigation.
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In-House Counsel Lunchtime Series 2025
In-House Counsel are under more pressure than ever with expanding workloads, shrinking budgets and increasing regulatory complexity. Sign up for this lunchtime series of webinars to ensure that you are across the latest developments and gain essential strategies, practical tips plus vital legislative and case law updates - all aimed to assist you to reduce risk and meet regulatory requirements. Plus, by the end of the year be CPD compliant with all 10 CPD points completed including your mandated Ethics, Professional Skills and Practice Management. Make it easy & save by registering for the full series or just the sessions that interest you. Watch each session live online or as an on-demand recording at any time convenient to you.
Description
Attend the complete series and earn 10 CPD Units including:
7 Units in Substantive Law
1 Unit in Professional Skills
1 Unit in Ethics & Professional Responsibility
1 Unit in Practice Management and Business Skills
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
If you register for the full series as a live online product after the date of an individual session, you will be sent the recording for the sessions that have passed. Alternatively, you can register for individual sessions by following the links below.
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As ESG obligations evolve, the “Social” dimension is gaining sharper legal focus. Explore critical developments impacting in-house counsel, including the latest reforms to Australia’s Modern Slavery Act, such as proposed civil penalties and expanded reporting criteria the implications of the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive for Australian businesses; and how to navigate the complex terrain of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)—balancing ambition with legal caution. We’ll also unpack recent updates to the Workplace Gender Equality Act, including new compliance requirements for large employers. Equip yourself with the insights and strategies needed to meet these growing social governance demands.
Thursday, 6 November 2025
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
1.00pm to 2.00pm A focus on the “S” in ESG Obligation for In-House Counsel: What 2025 and Beyond Requires
- Modern Slavery Act (where is it at and where might it go?)
- Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (the Australian context)
- DEI – (tread carefully or let loose)?
- The Workplace Gender Equality Act (what is new for larger employers?)”
Presented by Sinan Alnajjar, Special Counsel, Baker McKenzie
Presenters
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Sinan Alnajjar, Special Counsel, Baker McKenzie
Sinan Alnajjar joined Baker McKenzie in 2016 as a senior associate in the Melbourne employment team. He has previously worked in Baker McKenzie's employment team in London. Prior to joining Baker McKenzie, Sinan worked as a senior associate in a top tier international firm. With employment law as his focus, Sinan has worked with a variety of clients across a broad range of sectors. In the private sector, he has handled technology and media companies, private equity firms, retail, finance, asset management, food and drink and betting organisations. In the public sector, he has worked with councils, healthcare providers and government departments. Sinan's practice covers all aspects of employment law, including disciplinary issues, discrimination law, the employment aspects of global transactions, contract and policy drafting and litigation.
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This seminar is part of a series
In-House Counsel Lunchtime Series 2025
In-House Counsel are under more pressure than ever with expanding workloads, shrinking budgets and increasing regulatory complexity. Sign up for this lunchtime series of webinars to ensure that you are across the latest developments and gain essential strategies, practical tips plus vital legislative and case law updates - all aimed to assist you to reduce risk and meet regulatory requirements. Plus, by the end of the year be CPD compliant with all 10 CPD points completed including your mandated Ethics, Professional Skills and Practice Management. Make it easy & save by registering for the full series or just the sessions that interest you. Watch each session live online or as an on-demand recording at any time convenient to you.
Description
Attend the complete series and earn 10 CPD Units including:
7 Units in Substantive Law
1 Unit in Professional Skills
1 Unit in Ethics & Professional Responsibility
1 Unit in Practice Management and Business Skills
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
If you register for the full series as a live online product after the date of an individual session, you will be sent the recording for the sessions that have passed. Alternatively, you can register for individual sessions by following the links below.
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