Presenters

Marian Clarkin, Barrister, Chapman's List
Trial and appellate advocacy forms the basis of Marian’s practice and she has appeared in superior courts in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Tasmania. Outside of court, Marian also regularly represents clients to negotiate settlements and participate in mediations, as well as drafting and settling documents and providing advice. Marian has a broad practice, which often involves complex matters where many areas of the law overlap and there are multiple related proceedings on foot.

Liam O’Callaghan, Senior Associate, Baker & McKenzie
Liam O'Callaghan is a senior associate in the Technology and Commercial team in the Melbourne office of Baker McKenzie. Liam’s practice focuses on advisory and transactional-based work across a number of sectors, including e-commerce, software and technology, healthcare, defence, logistics and consumer goods sectors. Liam has acted for domestic and international clients in various matters concerning contract drafting, commercial law, IP, privacy, cybersecurity and regulatory compliance. A large focus of Liam’s practice is advising on commercial arrangements, in which he has been responsible for drafting and advising the risk of licensing, outsourcing, logistics, supply and distribution arrangements. Another key area of specialty for Liam is advising clients on their compliance with Australia’s online safety laws.

Jarrod Bayliss-McCulloch, Special Counsel, Baker & McKenzie
Jarrod Bayliss-McCulloch is a special counsel in the Information Technology & Commercial department at the Melbourne office of Baker McKenzie and advises on major technology-driven transactions and regulatory issues spanning telecommunications, intellectual property, data privacy and consumer law with a particular focus on digital media and new product development. Jarrod joined the Firm in 2009 and his prior experience includes working in strategy consulting and development economics. Jarrod’s practice focuses on technology and commercial contracts (including drafting and negotiating master services agreements), product counselling and advising on current and emerging technology regulatory issues spanning data protection, cyber security, consumer law, digital media and content, intellectual property and artificial intelligence. He has recently advised leading international technology, communications and media companies on cross-border product launches, commercial contracting and regulatory issues and also has prior litigation experience in multiple jurisdictions including Australia and Malaysia.