In-House Matters By Lawcadia

If AI is already being used across your organisation, how confident are you that the governance around it is actually working?In this episode of In‑House Matters by Lawcadia, we hear from Jonathan Hunter, experienced General Counsel, AI governance practitioner and founder of Laero, as he shares his perspective on how organisations can move from AI policies and principles to governance that works in practice.Drawing on more than 25 years as a General Counsel and his work developing AI Management Systems aligned with ISO 42001, Jonathan explains how an AIMS can provide a practical structure that legal and business leaders can understand, question and work through without needing to become AI technologists.The conversation explores how General Counsel can look beyond the existence of an AI policy and assess whether governance is actually working across the organisation. This includes understanding responsibilities, risk assessment, controls, oversight and accountability, and identifying where gaps may exist between stated governance and how AI is being used in practice.It also considers the role General Counsel can play in influencing proportionate governance that manages legal, compliance and information risks without unnecessarily slowing down AI adoption.This practical 30-minute session covers:The common gaps in AI governance that many are not aware ofWhat an AI Management System is and how it can provide structureHow General Counsel can engage with AI governance without needing deep technical expertiseHow to assess whether AI governance is operating effectively in practiceThe questions General Counsel should be asking as AI use expands across their organisation

Who does the General Counsel turn to for support when they are the one expected to have the answers?In this episode of In‑House Matters by Lawcadia, we hear from Claire Bibby, senior lawyer, executive coach, Non-Executive Director and Co-Founder of Coaching Advocates, about some of the career and leadership challenges experienced by senior lawyers that are rarely discussed openly.Drawing on more than 30 years across senior legal and leadership roles, as well as her work coaching lawyers and executives, Claire sees senior professionals navigating organisational restructures, reduced teams, difficult workplace politics, career uncertainty and the question of what they actually want from the next stage of their working lives.This conversation explores what happens when seniority does not necessarily bring certainty, why having an independent person to challenge your thinking can be valuable, and whether executive coaching should be viewed less as remedial support and more as an investment in leadership and career development.This practical 30-minute session covers:Leadership and career pressures facing senior in-house lawyersWhy seniority can make trusted support harder to findNavigating career change, progression and workplace politicsThe value of coaching and mentorship for lawyers in senior rolesRethinking coaching as an investment in professional developmentFor Claire, seniority often brings more complex decisions, greater responsibility and fewer places to turn for candid advice. This episode offers a practical perspective on how senior lawyers can create the space to reflect, challenge their assumptions and take greater ownership of where their career goes next.

In this episode of In-House Matters by Lawcadia, we hear from Ginette Glover, Legal Operations Coordinator at Nutrien, as she explains what happens when work crosses multiple teams, systems and processes in complex organisations.Drawing on a career spanning data management, reporting, automation and process improvement, Ginette explains why legal work rarely sits within legal alone. A seemingly simple request can involve multiple teams, systems, approvals and hand-offs across the wider business.Ginette also explores the risks of relying too heavily on individual knowledge, why organisational change can break hidden connections between teams and systems, and how legal operations can create clearer, more structured ways of working.This practical episode covers:Why legal operations requires a whole-of-business viewHow fragmented systems and processes create reliance on individual knowledgeHow organisational change can break connections between teams and systemsWhy understanding the current state matters before introducing workflows, automation or AIWhy involving people in process improvement leads to stronger ownership and adoptionGinette also shares a practical approach for legal teams looking to improve how work moves across their organisation: start where you are, work backwards to understand where information comes from, and then work forwards to understand what happens next.

What if the biggest risk in a legal tech project is not the software you choose, but the operational groundwork you skipped before you bought it?In this episode of In-House Matters by Lawcadia, we hear from Jane Platt, founder of Streamline Legal Ops, as she shares her perspective on what legal teams need to get right before buying or implementing technology. Drawing on more than 20 years inside public company legal departments, Jane has worked across contract processes, data migrations, compliance programmes, records management and legal technology implementations.This conversation explores why legal teams often jump too quickly to vendor selection, product demos and implementation before they have properly understood their current processes, data, documents, stakeholders and decision points. Jane discusses the foundational work that helps legal teams move to clear requirements, better procurement decisions, and successful implementations.This practical 25-minute session covers:Why legal tech readiness starts well before vendor selectionWhy implementation and adoption success depends on involving the right people earlyHow to understand your current process before designing the future state — collecting user stories and pain pointsPractical steps small and growing legal teams can take before a larger technology investmentThis episode offers practical guidance for in-house legal teams preparing for legal technology, with a focus on getting the foundations right early so they can reduce rework, support adoption and make better buying decisions.Plus, access the Legal Tech Readiness Checklist here: https://custom-quiz-builder.vibepreview.com/

Host: Sacha Kirk, Chief Strategy Officer & Co-Founder, LawcadiaGuest: Petra Stirling, Regional Co-Chair of CLOC AustraliaHow can legal teams build the capability, confidence and operating discipline needed to keep pace with change?In this episode of In-House Matters by Lawcadia, we hear from Petra Stirling, Regional Co-Chair of CLOC Australia, ahead of the CLOC Australia Summit in Sydney on 5 August 2026.Drawing on more than 20 years across legal technology, transformation and in-house legal operations, Petra shares why legal operations has become a strategic capability for modern legal teams. She explains how legal operations helps teams assess technology, cut through AI hype, strengthen operating discipline and support lawyers to focus on higher-value work.This conversation explores the capabilities legal teams need to build for the future, including digital confidence, curiosity and a practical understanding of emerging technology. Petra also discusses why legal teams need to reduce perfectionism when testing new tools and approaches, while maintaining strong standards in the delivery of legal advice.The episode also examines how legal operations is bringing in-house teams, law firms and legal technology providers closer together through stronger partnerships, co-design and more effective value delivery.This practical episode covers:Why legal operations has become central to modern in-house legal teamsHow legal operations helps teams assess, adopt and maximise the value of new technologyyWhy curiosity, experimentation and digital capability matter as AI developsHow legal operations is reshaping relationships across the legal services ecosystemWhat legal professionals can expect from the CLOC Australia SummitPetra also shares what “Stronger by Design” means to her and why the CLOC Australia community provides a valuable forum for practical learning, peer connection and new ideas.