Jones Day's ESG Series: Breakfast with Dr. James Cockayne, Anti-slavery Commissioner for New South Wales

Our Sydney Office will host an exclusive event with Dr. James Cockayne, the first Anti-slavery Commissioner for New South Wales.

Dr. Cockayne grew up in Sydney and now lives on Bundjalung country in the Northern Rivers. Trained in law, public policy, and human rights, he spent two decades overseas promoting human rights and responsible business practices—from counter-terrorism work in Africa and the Middle East, to advising United Nations leaders in New York, Geneva, and Tokyo. Over the last decade his efforts have focused on the global fight to end modern slavery. Dr. Cockayne was appointed as NSW’s inaugural independent Anti-slavery Commissioner on August 1, 2022, for a five year term. He is supported by the Office of the NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner and takes advice and counsel from an Advisory Panel, which includes people with lived experience of modern slavery.

Dr. Cockayne will share his perspectives on tackling modern slavery risks in operations and supply chains, sharing best practices and approaches for due diligence, and reporting in relation to these risks. His timely insights will be particularly valuable for Australia's broader corporate community in the wake of the recent federal modern slavery reforms and the establishment of the office of the country's first national Anti-Slavery Commissioner.

SPEAKERS:

• Dr. James Cockayne, Anti-slavery Commissioner for New South Wales 
• Holly Sara, Partner, Jones Day, Sydney
• Prudence Smith, Partner, Jones Day, Sydney

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Kindly respond by Friday, July 19, and advise of any dietary requirements.

Contact

If you would like further information, please contact Naomi Khoudair at nkhoudair@jonesday.com.