Large Firm Member

I am a corporate lawyer working in the General Counsel’s Office at MinterEllison - having previously worked as an in-house financial services lawyer for 17 years.

Having also served on the Law Society’s In-House Corporate Lawyers’ Committee for many years, including as chair, I have a deep understanding of how varied in-house practice is, and the different issues and complexities faced by in-house legal teams both small and large. I live and breathe the challenges of regulatory change and risk management.

I have a strong focus on ensuring the relevance of the Law Society for all its members, whether in private practice, government or in-house roles, including through the benefits of membership and supporting the great work that has been undertaken in the areas of mental health, wellbeing, advancement of women, pro bono, diversity and inclusion.

A critical issue facing the profession as a whole, is how to make practice easier while ensuring we can keep on top of ongoing technological and regulatory change. Whether it is through my contributions to the Society’s AI Taskforce or my service on the Society’s council and committees, I am helping the Society to help you in responding to this changing landscape.

I believe the Law Society has a great leadership and educational role to play in helping the profession adapt to new modes of work, including the appropriate use of Artificial Intelligence technologies and the ongoing support of working from home and other flexible working arrangements for all genders, with or without dependants.

To ensure the Law Society has diverse and expert leadership, I am seeking election to Council with 5 other lawyers that I encourage you to support. You can find out more about us at https://www.councilelections.com.au

1. Help lawyers embrace new technologies effectively, including AI, to reduce stress and promote work/life balance.

2. Support and promote the ongoing acceptance of flexible working for lawyers of all genders, with or without dependants.

3. Maintain the Law Society’s relevance to the highly varied in-house corporate segment, including increasing tailored member services and access to pro bono opportunities.

4. Support the advancement of women in the corporate legal sector - from induction to inhouse legal teams, through to promotion to senior corporate counsel and inhouse leadership positions - including via advocating mentoring, coaching, as well as through networking and other opportunities.

5. Help in-house lawyers navigate role and responsibility creep, and the issues of maintaining legal professional privilege in this challenging corporate environment

Email: rebekah.hunter@councilelections.com.au
Phone: 0414 338 560
Website: www.councilelections.com.au