Fiona James

Fiona James is a distinguished Special Counsel with a keen focus on commercial law, adept at crafting an array of contracts for both small businesses and large enterprises. Her expertise extends into intellectual property law and consumer law, with substantial experience across the fast-moving consumer goods, technology, and media, arts, and entertainment sectors. An engaging presenter, Fiona is passionate about delivering bespoke legal training and conducting facilitative workshops designed for businesses aiming to train employees and mitigate operational risks, as well as for legal professionals seeking to enhance their skills. Fiona's legal journey commenced with her law degree in 2004, and she was admitted as a solicitor in the Supreme Court of New South Wales in 2007. She further augmented her credentials with a post-graduate diploma from the University of Sydney. In her current role as the Manager of Legal - Innovation and Technology at IAG, Fiona has been effectively leading legal operations since 2021. Prior to this, she served Canon Australia as Senior Corporate Counsel, where she guided the consumer imaging division and SUNSTUDIOS Australia, also fulfilling the role of Privacy Officer. Her tenure at Canon spanned nearly eight years, during which she significantly impacted the company's legal strategies. Earlier, Fiona was a Senior Lawyer at the Australian Copyright Council, where she provided specialised legal advice, developed national seminar programs, and authored key publications. Her work there fortified the organisation's role within the Australian creative community. Her career commenced at Deloitte Australia as a Senior Consultant, where she honed her legal and analytical skills over a five-year period. Fiona’s educational background includes a BA/LLB from the University of New South Wales, a Graduate Diploma in Law from the University of Sydney, and a Certificate in English Language Teaching from the University of Cambridge. For more detailed insights into her professional accomplishments, one may contact Fiona directly.