Jackson McDonald's Counsel Connect Podcast

Jackson McDonald's Counsel Connect Podcast is essential listening for in-house counsel in Western Australia.Hosted by Marcus Pullen, Partner, the series explores the legal, policy and public interest issues shaping corporate legal teams across the State.Each episode features candid conversations with leaders from government, business and the legal profession. Together, they unpack emerging risks, regulatory developments and practical challenges faced by in-house counsel, offering insights that support informed decision-making and strengthen legal capability.

Jackson McDonald's Counsel Connect Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Jackson McDonald, with 6 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jackson McDonald hosts Jackson McDonald's Counsel Connect Podcast, a business show with 6 episodes published.

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  Episode #5

  The quiet revolution in corporate liability with Professor Elise Bant

  Jun 17, 20261h 3mS1

  <p>How do we determine what a corporation knows, intends, or is responsible for when no single individual appears to be at fault?</p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode, Marcus Pullen is joined by Professor Elise Bant, Professor of Private Law and Commercial Regulation at The University of Western Australia, Director of the UWALS Private and Commercial Law Research Cluster, and one ofAustralia's leading private law scholars, to discuss systems intentionality and its growing influence on corporate responsibility and accountability.</p><p><br /></p><p>Together, they discuss how corporate responsibility can be understood through the systems, policies...

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  Episode #5

  The quiet revolution in corporate liability with Professor Elise Bant

  Jun 17, 20261h 3mS1

  How do we determine what a corporation knows, intends, or is responsible for when no single individual appears to be at fault? In this episode, Marcus Pullen is joined by Professor Elise Bant, Professor of Private Law and Commercial Regulation at The University of Western Australia, Director of the UWALS Private and Commercial Law Research Cluster, and one ofAustralia's leading private law scholars, to discuss systems intentionality and its growing influence on corporate responsibility and accountability. Together, they discuss how corporate responsibility can be understood through the systems, policies and practices that organisations design and deploy, rather than through the actions of a single decision-maker. Drawing on examples from the Banking Royal Commission, Crown Casino, Robodebt and recent High Court decisions, Professor Bant explains why a corporation's choices are often revealed through the way its systems operate in practice, and what this means for directors, in-house counsel and regulators. A thought-provoking discussion on the future of corporate accountability and the role of legal teams in fostering lawful and responsible corporate conduct. ------------------------------------------------------------ Want to be a guest in a future episode or have a topic you want us to cover? Email us at: ⁠ ⁠⁠counselconnect@jacmac.com.au⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠ ⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/company/jackson-mcdonald⁠⁠ ⁠ Website: ⁠⁠ ⁠www.jacmac.com.au⁠⁠ Connect with Marcus Pullen: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjpullen/⁠⁠ ------------------------------------------------------------ Chapters: (0:00) Introduction to Professor Elise Bant (0:52) What is systems intentionality? (3:18) The Banking Royal Commission's fees-for-no-service scandal (7:15) Why the traditional "find Wally" approach to corporate attribution fails modern corporations (8:42) Standard operating procedures, information silos, and how existing rules break down (16:00) The Productivity Partners case (21:47) How the model builds on Australia's Commonwealth Criminal Code corporate culture provisions (22:48) The pancake analogy (28:36) Why "set and forget" automated systems carry inherent culpability (31:28) Does systems intentionality change what directors and in-house counsel must know? (35:00) Corporate culture as a governance tool vs. a liability tool (38:38) Directors' responsibilities under Star Entertainment (41:48) ESG and greenwashing (45:43) Evidence of corporate mindset (51:15) Where is systems intentionality headed? Legislation, broader doctrine, or High Court evolution? (53:28) Extending the model to public entities (59:00) Closing advice for in-house counsel ------------------------------------------------------------ Produced by ⁠⁠⁠Podwave Studios⁠⁠⁠ Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/light-prism/faded-beams License code: BLWBQNZFIFV4LLLN

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  Episode #4

  Protecting corporate reputation with Dr Michael Douglas

  May 10, 202644 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Counsel Connect, host Marcus Pullen speaks with Dr Michael Douglas, author and barrister at Francis Burt Chambers, about corporate reputation and what in-house counsel can do to protect it, with a particular emphasis on defamation law in Western Australia and how it differs from other Australian jurisdictions.</p><p><br /></p><p>The discussion covers the impact of AI, social media and online communications, the increasing prevalence of defamation litigation, and why Western Australia remains a plaintiff-friendly jurisdiction. Dr Douglas shares practical guidance on responding to concerns notices, managing reputational risk, and balancing legal strategy...

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  Episode #3

  The critical role of in-house counsel and dealing with a regulator | Joseph Longo, Chair of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission

  Mar 23, 202645 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Counsel Connect, host Marcus Pullen speaks with Joseph Longo, Chair of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and former General Counsel for Deutsche Bank.</p><p>Drawing on decades of experience operating at the highest levels of law and regulation, Joe shares practical insights on the relationship between in-house counsel and regulators. The conversation explores how general counsel can build trust with regulators, navigate internal corporate pressures, and provide objective advice when things go wrong.</p><p>Joe also discusses the evolving expectations of modern in-house lawyers, from the importance of understanding the client business...

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  Episode #2

  Shaping the In-house Profession: A Conversation with Irene Kuo

  Feb 17, 202655 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Counsel Connect, Irene Kuo shares a candid and practical perspective on the realities of life as in-house counsel, from building trust and setting boundaries with stakeholders to navigating the isolation that can come with the role. She reflects on her journey to Perth, and her time at Fortescue, Rio Tinto and currently as a Director at Fluor Australia, alongside her leadership roles as the Immediate Past President of the Association of Corporate Counsel (WA Division) and an Advisory Board Member at UWA Law School.</p><p>In this conversation we explore the rapid evolution of...

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