How is AI Changing Careers in Law Firms?

Wednesday, 16 September 2026, 12.30PM-1.30PM, Sydney CBD

NEW EVENT

📅 Date: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
⏰ Time: 12.30PM-1.30PM
📍 Venue: Level 6, 261 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000
🥪 Catering: Light lunch provided

Artificial intelligence is changing how legal work is performed, how law firms are structured and the skills professionals need to build successful careers in the sector.

This panel discussion will bring together leaders from legal practice, business, human resources and operations management to explore how AI is reshaping careers in law firms. Designed for legal talent acquisition and HR professionals, the session will provide practical insights to help attendees understand these changes and communicate them effectively when attracting and developing legal talent.

You will learn:

• Which legal, support and back-office tasks are most likely to be affected by AI
• How entry-level roles and traditional legal career pathways are changing
• Which technical, commercial and interpersonal skills will be most valuable
• How legal support roles may evolve into workflow, technology and quality-control positions
• What new legal and technology-focused roles are emerging
• How AI may affect billing models, profitability and performance expectations
• What these changes mean for legal recruitment and talent attraction
• How law students, junior lawyers and support professionals can prepare for the future of the profession

Rebecca Chan

Rebecca Chan is the National People & Culture and Learning & Development Manager at Barry Nilsson, where she leads initiatives supporting employee capability, professional development and organisational culture.

She has more than 15 years of experience across learning and development roles with Barry Nilsson, Vodafone, Macquarie Group, Dimension Data and ELMO Learning Services. Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resources and International Business from the University of Sydney.

Jarrod Tucker

Jarrod Tucker is a Special Counsel in Corporate and M&A at Thomsons, advising Australian and international clients on mergers and acquisitions, restructures, joint ventures and commercial contracts.

With more than 10 years of experience across private practice and senior in-house roles, Jarrod also specialises in technology law, procurement, privacy and digital transformation. He holds Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce degrees from The University of Western Australia.