Hello Sydney!
For our September Coffee Catch-Up, we're hosting a special Ask Me Anything session focused on mentorship, career growth, and the realities of building a successful career in Business Development and Marketing.
We're delighted to welcome Halina Kochanowicz, Chief Client and Growth Officer at Allens, who will share insights from her career journey, discuss the lessons she's learned along the way, and answer your questions in an open and honest forum.
Whether you're looking for guidance on your next career move, seeking advice from experienced professionals, or simply curious about what a career in BD and Marketing can look like, this is your chance to ask questions and learn from one of the industry's leading professionals.
Speaker:
Halina Kochanowicz, Chief Client and Growth Officer, Allens
With a career spanning over two decades in the legal industry, Halina stands as a true visionary and influential leader. Renowned for her unparalleled expertise in business development and marketing, Halina has played an instrumental role in reshaping the landscape of the global legal services sector.
Halina's journey in the legal industry began when she embarked on a career as a lawyer at Allen & Overy. After earning an MBA, she quickly distinguished herself for her legal acumen and strategic thinking. This MBA helped her to find her true calling in the realm of business development and marketing. She started her BD/ Marketing career at Linklaters and worked for them in Brussels, Luxemburg, London, Sao Paulo, and New York.
She has worked at leading law firms Mallesons and Corrs, before joining Elevate an Alternative Legal Services Provider. She was the Chief Commercial Officer at IPH, an ASX 200 company and is currently the Chief Clients and Growth Officer at Allens.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, 3 September 2026
Time: 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Location: Grant Thornton, Grosvenor Place, Level 26, 225 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Important: This event is being hosted at Grant Thornton and is registration only. Unfortunately, walk-ins cannot be accommodated and places are limited.
We look forward to seeing you there!
The ICON NSW Committee