Lucas Sork
About Lucas Sork
Lucas Sork is a Senior Legal Counsel at KPMG Australia with extensive experience in legal roles across various industries, including technology and compliance. He has held significant positions at companies such as MasterCard and Thermo Fisher Scientific, specializing in technology commercialization and cybersecurity.
Work at KPMG Australia
Lucas Sork serves as Senior Legal Counsel at KPMG Australia, a position he has held since 2023. He is based in Gold Coast, Queensland, and works in a hybrid capacity. In this role, he advises on the procurement of technology solutions, leveraging his extensive legal background to support KPMG's operations.
Previous Experience in Legal Roles
Prior to his current role, Lucas Sork accumulated significant experience in various legal positions. He worked at Gilbert + Tobin as a Lawyer from 2004 to 2005, and later at Minter Ellison from 2001 to 2004. He also held the position of Senior Legal Counsel at SITA from 2007 to 2012, and served as General Counsel for MasterCard in the Middle East and Africa from 2012 to 2015. His role at Thermo Fisher Scientific as Head of Legal and Compliance for EMEA High Potential Markets spanned from 2019 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Lucas Sork holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Western Sydney University, which he completed from 1999 to 2001. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) with a major in Political Science and Mandarin from UNSW, studying from 1993 to 1995. His educational background supports his expertise in legal counsel, particularly in technology commercialization and compliance.
Specialization in Technology and Compliance
Lucas Sork specializes in structuring and developing technology-based service offerings, including those that incorporate AI and blockchain technology. He has extensive experience advising on the roll-out of cloud-based digital products and has been involved in contracting and strategy related to cyber security and data protection.
Involvement in Legal Strategy
Throughout his career, Lucas Sork has focused on the commercialization of technology solutions on a global scale. His roles have involved advising on various aspects of legal strategy, particularly in relation to technology procurement and compliance within organizations.