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SAFEGUARDING SECURITY | Having the right processes and systems in place allows organisations to mitigate the risk of cyber attacks and protect personal information from unauthorised use, access and disclosure. This includes mandating regular cyber security and privacy awareness training; keeping privacy management and data breach response plans current and fit for purpose, and undertaking due diligence in relation to third-party providers. View our top security tips for organisations below. Lander & Rogers is proud to support Privacy Awareness Week 2024, an initiative that encourages businesses to consider how they can bolster their existing privacy practices and culture in advance of the Australian Government's impending privacy law reforms. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e8q9njeW   #privacy #privacyawareness #datasecurity #privacylaw

SPOTLIGHT ON PRIVACY | A strong privacy culture starts with good leadership. Below, discover how your organisation can strengthen its privacy practices by showing leadership and accountability, and being proactive in dealing with problems and breaches. Lander & Rogers is proud to support Privacy Awareness Week 2024, an initiative that encourages businesses to consider how they can bolster their existing privacy practices and culture in advance of the Australian Government's impending privacy law reforms. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e8q9njeW #privacy #privacyawareness #datasecurity #privacylaw 

CHAMPIONING PRIVACY | Lander & Rogers is proud to support Privacy Awareness Week 2024, an initiative of the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner. Privacy Awareness Week runs from 6 to 12 May and provides a chance for businesses to consider what they can do to "power up" their existing privacy practices and culture in advance of the Australian Government's impending privacy law reforms. This year's theme, "Privacy and technology: Improving transparency, accountability and security", focuses on creating a more responsible and secure digital landscape that balances technological advancements with the preservation of the privacy rights of individuals. Below, discover how your organisation can strengthen its privacy practices by being open and transparent in how it handles personal data. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e8q9njeW #privacy #privacyawareness #datasecurity #privacylaw

CYBER EXPERT | The Cyber Daily Australian Cyber Security Awards recognise the leading professionals in the sector and we are delighted to share that partner Melissa T. has been named as a finalist in the Cyber Security Lawyer of the Year category, with the winner to be announced on 20 June.   Building on her reputation for excellence, Mel has been recognised for her outstanding work over the last year and her overall contribution to leadership and innovation in Australia's cyber sector.   As Lander & Rogers' Head of Cyber Insurance, Mel has a depth of experience in navigating complex cyber incidents and providing strategic counsel to clients. Her passion for providing innovative cyber advice has reinforced the firm's cyber reputation and clients often comment on her calm, assured and supportive approach when handling high-profile data breaches.   #cybersecurity #cyber #award #lawyer

AI IN LEGAL TECH | The LawTech Hub by Lander & Rogers has welcomed its seventh cohort of residents, with AI as the unifying theme: Ask Lexi by Lext, Mary Technology, and Vici by OCRT Consulting. This talented group is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to supercharge productivity, streamline administrative tasks, and clarify complex information. The first of its kind in Australia, the LawTech Hub by Lander & Rogers connects startups and scaleups with lawyers to design and build transformative legal technology. Over the next six months, Lander & Rogers’ lawyers and AI engineers will pilot the residents' platforms and provide feedback and guidance. The cohort will also have access to experts from the firm’s iHub innovation function, and external specialists. A very warm welcome to Nicola Cosgrove, David Turner, Daniel Lord-Doyle, Rowan McNamee, Harry Raworth, Jesus Flores, Laurence Qi, Luke Abagi, Brad Taylor, Brittany Klein, Tom Pearce and Scott Howsam. Since its launch in 2019, the LawTech Hub and its alumni have transformed legal practice through the development of ground-breaking future-focused technology. For more information on this year’s LawTech Hub and residents, click the link: https://lnkd.in/gfRURdC #legaltech #ai #artificialintelligence #lawtechhub #innovation #startup

ADVANCING ETHICAL AI | This week at Lander & Rogers we marked the finale of our latest AI Clinic, a program run in partnership with Monash University that explores ethical considerations in the application of AI within the legal sector.   As part of the clinic, led by Lander & Rogers' Courtney Blackman and Dr Jacqueline Weinberg from Monash University, law students investigated how AI technologies can be responsibly integrated into legal practices. Their findings provide invaluable insights into the ethical use of AI and reinforce our firm's commitment to responsible innovation.   Thank you to Ellen Cussell, Gabriel Rogowsky-Wilson, Kiran Banerjee, Jade Wunderle, Nathan Movva and Amelia Thomson for bringing enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to this important initiative. Your contributions are crucial as we continue our focus on the responsible integration of AI for the benefit of our clients and the wider legal community.

RECOGNITION | Lander & Rogers is delighted to celebrate the achievements of our finalists in the Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards 2024. Congratulations to Genevieve Dee, finalist for Family Law Partner of the Year; and Melissa T., finalist for Cyber Partner of the Year and New Partner of the Year (Big Law) - 3 Years or Less. Our finalists were selected for their skill in navigating high-stakes and complex legal matters, and for their commitment to client service, innovation, leadership, and fostering diversity. We wish all finalists the very best of luck for the winners' announcement on 20 June. #recognition #award #partneroftheyear #familylawyer #familylaw #cyber  

RECOGNITION | Australasian Lawyer has announced its annual Rising Stars list, which celebrates the achievements of legal professionals aged 35 and under. Congratulations to family lawyers Maggie Yie-Quach and Niki Schomberg, and workplace relations and safety lawyer Calum Woods for being recognised for their outstanding contribution to their areas of practice. View the full list of recognised individuals here: https://lnkd.in/g6e3Tagj #recognition #risingstars #lawyer #lawfirm #legalcareers #careersinlaw

UNDERSTANDING CORONIAL INVESTIGATIONS | Coronial investigations and inquests present unique issues for hospitals and health organisations that need to be sensitively and expertly managed. In a recent seminar for Legalwise Seminars, medical indemnity and health lawyers Jane Fiske and Fiona Karmouche presented on the coronial jurisdiction when a death occurs in a health setting, exploring how to prepare for and manage an investigation or inquest; strategies for avoiding adverse outcomes, and implications for related proceedings. According to the latest Coroners Court Annual Report, the Victorian Coroners Court opened 7,480 new investigations and finalised 7,620 investigations in the 2022/2023 year. 

EXHIBITION | Lander & Rogers has welcomed artist Thurbill Pouk to showcase her exhibition "Nyajal and the Pink Zebra" as part of the firm's Gallery Project 35 series, a platform for emerging artists. Nyajal and the Pink Zebra is Ms Pouk's first major body of works, exploring themes of womanhood, identity, and her journey within faith. This journey is set against the backdrop of her South Sudanese heritage, creating a juxtaposition of ideas, concepts and questions. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gbCCTJQR Pictured, left to right: Sobur Dhieu and Jo Renkin, Lander & Rogers, with artist Thurbill Pouk.