BucketOrange Magazine http://bucketorange.com.au Law For All Sun, 08 Jul 2018 10:49:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 http://bucketorange.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/cropped-11162059_848435651860568_6898301859744567521_o-32x32.jpg BucketOrange Magazine http://bucketorange.com.au 32 32 249117990 Sydney Event! 2018 ALPMA Summit http://bucketorange.com.au/sydney-event-2018-alpma-summit/ http://bucketorange.com.au/sydney-event-2018-alpma-summit/#respond Sun, 08 Jul 2018 10:27:28 +0000 http://bucketorange.com.au/?p=8565 ALPHMA Summit Tickets Now Available

The 2018 ALPMA Summit is the largest legal management conference and trade exhibition in the Southern Hemisphere.

Join more than 350 law firm leaders and managers and 50+ market-leading vendors from across Australasia in Sydney for an action-packed three days of intense professional development, networking and fun!

The 2018 ALPMA Summit brings together senior legal management professionals, world-class industry and subject-matter experts and leading industry suppliers to hear about best-practice, find out what is new, share experiences, make contacts and have fun.

Who?

The Australasian Legal Practice Management Association, (ALPMA), is the peak body representing managers and lawyers with a legal practice management role. ALPMA provides an authoritative voice on issues relevant to legal practice management. Members of ALPMA provide professional management services to legal practices in areas of financial management, strategic management, technology, human resources, facilities and operational management, marketing and information services and technology.

What?

The Australasian Legal Practice Management Association (ALPMA) Summit 2018.

The theme of this year’s Summit:

Shaping the future firm – it starts with you.

Registrations for the Summit are now open! Early bird registrations close on Tuesday, 31 July 2018.

When?

Wednesday, 19 September to Friday, 21 September 2018.

Where? 

International Convention Centre, Sydney, Australia

More Information

The full conference program is available here: http://alpmasummit.com.au/program

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OPENING TONIGHT SYDNEY: Art For A Just Cause Exhibition http://bucketorange.com.au/just-art-exhibition/ http://bucketorange.com.au/just-art-exhibition/#respond Wed, 27 Jun 2018 02:52:36 +0000 http://bucketorange.com.au/?p=8521 Just art exhibition opening night

The Law Society of NSW’s “Just Art” exhibition opens tonight. The exhibit is a unique collection of artworks that reflect on the concept of justice and our justice system.

President of The Law Society of NSW, Doug Humphreys, says “Just Art” gives artistic members of the legal profession and artists who share a motivation for justice the opportunity to celebrate the rule of law through a creative medium.

These artworks fuse the world of law and expression to produce perhaps the most powerful collection of art in NSW exploring the concept of justice and the strengths and vulnerabilities of our justice system,” Mr Humphreys said.

Artworks include paintings, prints, digital illustrations, photography, video and portraits including those of the Honourable Justice Michael Kirby and the Honourable Justice James Macken.

A percentage of proceeds from “Just Art” will be donated to the President’s 2018 Charity, The Butterfly Foundation.

The People’s Choice Award will be presented on opening night tonight, Wednesday 27 June, 6:30pm.

When?

“Just Art” opens tonight, Wednesday 27 June 2018 @ 6:30pm and runs until 1 July 2018.

Opening hours: Thursday to Friday (8.30am – 6.00pm) and Saturday to Sunday (10.00am – 4.00pm)

Where?

The Law Society of NSW, Level 2, 170 Phillip Street, Sydney.

Can’t make it?

The catalogue can be viewed on The Law Society of NSW website.

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A Round Of AppLaws! Time To Get Excited About Law Week 2018! http://bucketorange.com.au/get-excited-law-week-2018/ http://bucketorange.com.au/get-excited-law-week-2018/#respond Mon, 07 May 2018 13:24:46 +0000 http://bucketorange.com.au/?p=8179 What's on this law week 2018

It’s almost time for Law Week 2018 and we can hardly contain ourselves!

Every year, all around the country (14-20 May 2018), the legal community celebrates a festival of law. The aim is to not only make the law and legal processes more accessible and engaging but also to enhance community understanding of the law and justice system.

Sound implawsible? (gettit)

Read on to discover what exciting legal events and free legal information sessions are happening near you.

What’s on near me? A few of our hot picks for Victorians

Law Week 2018 is bigger and better than ever with over 180 events taking place. Below is a selection of our favourites.

LAW WEEK FESTIVAL HUB AT FEDERATION SQUARE

What?

The Law Week Festival Hub is where you can find out more information about Law Week, talk to event partners, get free legal advice, listen to music, pick up a program, balloons and stickers, dress up in a photo booth, and make your very own fingerprint badge.

The Law Week information session series provides an opportunity to attend special events and presentations at the hub, where people can also speak with staff from various legal organisations. Check the program for times and the individual event listing for full details.

When?

Monday 14 – Thursday 17 May 2018

More Information

Everyday Law Victoria

ESPRESSO LEGAL LAUNCH – FREE LEGAL HELP, FREE COFFEE

What?

Free legal assistance and free coffee! A coffee van staffed by a barista, a team of lawyers and community information volunteers will visit new developments and isolated communities in the urban-rural fringes of the City of Whittlesea.

When?

Monday 14 May 2018

Where?

The launch of Espresso Legal will be held at the Mernda Central School, 70 Breadalbane Ave, Mernda VIC 3754, from 8:00 am to 10:00 am on Monday 14 May.

TRIAL BY (SOCIAL) MEDIA – JURY DUTY IN THE DIGITAL AGE

What?

Paul Dore, Victoria’s Juries Commissioner, leads a discussion on jury duty in the digital age.

Questions such as:

  • Will the iPhone mark the death of the jury system as we know it?
  • Can our natural inclination to Google information undermine the justice system?
  • Is social media eroding the right to a fair trial?

Will be answered!

Learn about the good, the bad and the ugly side of technology and juries in 2018.

Where?

Supreme Court of Victoria, enter via 485 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

When?

Saturday 19 May 2o18, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

https://www.everyday-law.org.au/events/courts-open-day-trial-by-social-media-jury-duty-in-the-digital-age

Presented by Supreme Court of Victoria and Juries Victoria

Cost?

Free! Bookings not required.

COURTS OF THE FUTURE – HOW DIGITALISATION AND INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY MAY CHANGE THE JUSTICE SYSTEM

What?

Learn how digitalisation and innovative technology may change the justice system.

Join one of Australia’s top digital influencers, Peter Williams, for an interactive talk about courts in the future followed by a panel discussion.

When?

Saturday 19 May

Where?

Waldron Hall, County Court of Victoria, 250 William St, Melbourne

Cost?

Free entry. Bookings not required

TOUGH ON THE CAUSES OF CRIME – PANEL DISCUSSION ON ALTERNATIVES TO PRISON FOR WOMEN

What?

Victorian Ombudsman, Ms Deborah Glass, will offer alternatives to incarceration for women, and what can be done to reduce re-offending, drawing from her report ‘Investigation into the rehabilitation and reintegration of prisoners in Victoria’.

Presented by Women and Mentoring (WAM)

When?

Tuesday 15 May 2018, 5:15 pm to 7:00 pm

Where?

‘The Bowl’ – nab Melbourne, Ground floor, 500 Bourke Street, Melbourne

Cost?

$10 Bookings essential

More Information

Everyday Law Victoria

FAMILY VIOLENCE SEMINAR REGARDING LGBTIQ

What?

17 May 2018, is International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDOHOBiT).

This WIRE seminar will feature a panel of experts and practitioners discussing responses to family violence in an LGBTIQ context. Important questions such as:

  • What is family violence?
  • How family violence affects the LGBTIQ community?
  • What legal protections and support is available?
  • What’s been done by the mainstream family violence sector to develop an LGBTIQ inclusive practice?

Julie Kun, WIRE CEO, facilitate a lively discussion.

When?

Wednesday 16 May 2018, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

Panelists include:

  • Rebecca Dahl (Senior Associate, Nicholes Family Lawyers)
  • Matthew Parsons (Research Operations Manager, the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health & Society, La Trobe University & Research Officer, GLHV@ARCSHS)
  • Liam Leonard (Director, GLHV@ARCSHS, La Trobe University)
  • A Safe Steps representative

Presented by WIRE Women’s Information

Where?

WIRE Women’s Information, 372 Spencer Street, West Melbourne

Cost?

Free. Bookings essential

More information

Everyday Law Victoria

EXPLORING THE MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT OF GAY, LESBIAN AND TRANSGENDER PEOPLE IN VICTORIA’S PRISONS

What?

There has been international consideration on the experiences of gay, lesbian and transgender (‘GLT’) people in prisons. This dialogue, however, has not reached Australia. There is no reference to the unique experiences of GLT people in Victoria’s corrections guidelines, regulation or legislation.

This panel discussion will examine this issue compared with international best practice, current scholarship on the issue, and advances made in similar jurisdictions. It will feature a panel made up of individuals working in Victoria’s criminal justice system, as well as advocates of the GLT community. The objective of the event is to educate, inform and encourage future consideration of the issue.

When?

Tuesday 15 May 2018

More Information

Everyday Law Victoria

DECODING PRIVACY PROTECTION IN AUSTRALIA: FUTURE DIRECTIONS AND CHALLENGES

What?

This lunchtime event, featuring former Victorian Privacy Commissioner, David Watts and privacy by design expert, Bridget Bainbridge, will reflect on recent events in the area of privacy and data protection.

It will seek to promote an understanding of future government directions in data protection space, such the proposed Consumer Data Right.

Speakers will discuss their frontline experience of embedding privacy compliance in the private and public spheres. The event offers an opportunity to reflect on how we can effectively manage and oversee the use of personal data in the era of Facebook and Cambridge Analytica.

When?

Wednesday 16 May 2018, 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm

Where?

La Trobe University City Campus, Room 2.15, Level 2, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne

Presented by La Trobe Law School

Cost?

Free! Bookings essential.

More Information

Everyday Law Vic

LAW IN THE DIGITAL ERA: WHAT GOES INTO CREATING INVESTIGATIVE PODCASTS?

The phenomenally successful ‘Serial’ and other investigative podcasts have ushered in a new age in journalism and focused the public mind on the legal process in a whole new way.

Listen to this one-off podcast to hear from the people behind TRACE (Rachael Brown) and Phoebe’s Fall (Richard Baker), together with ABC Radio National’s The Law Report (Damien Carrick), as they discuss the intricacies and hurdles in producing an investigative podcast in today’s legal landscape, and how this format can raise public awareness of law enforcement and the justice system.

Hosted by Lynne Haultain, Executive Director of Victoria Law Foundation and former ABC broadcaster.

More Information

Everyday Law Victoria

COURTS OPEN DAY

When?

Saturday 19 May 2018

For a day, Victorian courts open their doors to let you see behind the scenes. It’s a great day out for the family, offering plenty of children’s activities.

From 12pm – 2pm in the County Court forecourt kids can enjoy face painting by Laurie The Face Painter, while also being entertained by The Great Gizmo! A Juggler, Magician, Unicyclist, Clown and Ringmaster.

There will also be a sausage sizzle from 11 am, with all monies raised supporting Berry Street – an independent child and family welfare organisation.

Supreme Court of Victoria

County Court of Victoria

Magistrates’ Court of Victoria

VCAT

Court Network

Children’s Court

CORONERS COURT MOCK TRIAL: ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

What?

Be a witness at the inquest into the accidental – but possibly preventable – death of a Bayside resident, at the Coroners Court of Victoria.

Narrated by RocKwiz and ABC radio’s Brian Nankervis and starring the State Coroner Judge Sara Hinchey and her staff of the Coronial Centre, the mock inquest will also feature guest roles from the folk at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine.

The Coroners Court is an inquisitorial rather than adversarial court. No-one ends up in jail and future lives are often saved through its recommendations. What goes on there is nothing short of fascinating.

Presented by Coroners Court of Victoria

When?

Monday 14 May 2018, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Where?

Coroners Court of Victoria, 65 Kavanagh Street, Southbank

Cost?

Free! Bookings essential.

More Information

Everyday Law Victoria

DEALING WITH CRIMES MOTIVATED BY RACE OR RELIGION

What?

Presenters from Victoria Police, the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (VEOHRC) and Fitzroy Legal Service will address crimes motivated by race or religion.

They will cover what racial and religious attacks are (physical, verbal and damage to property), the definitions of racial discrimination and racial vilification, and where to go for help.

If you need an interpreter, please advise when booking.

Funded by a grant from Victoria Law Foundation.

Presented by Fitzroy Legal ServiceCity of YarraNeighbourhood Justice CentreVictorian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission and Carringbush Adult Education

When?

Monday 14 May 2018, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

Where?

Richmond Town Hall, 333 Bridge Road, Richmond

Cost?

Free

#METOO AND THE PRESUMPTION OF INNOCENCE

What?

Talking Justice is a thought-provoking and enlightening series of public conversations that explores diverse perspectives on what we mean by ‘justice’ in Australian society today. Join writers, social commentators and legal practitioners as they tackle some of society’s most wicked problems.

This year’s Talking Justice series opens with a timely conversation about the #MeToo movement. A long battle has been fought for women to feel safe to share their stories of sexual harassment and abuse, where for too long such incidents have been unchecked and perpetrators not held to account. Now as the #MeToo movement gains momentum and more women come forward to share their experiences, some observers suggest that due process is not being properly extended to the accused. Others have argued that the presumption of innocence is a legal standard that does not apply in everyday life and that we should question whether due process is being demanded for reasons of justice or as cover for something less sincere. Are the concerns regarding due process and presumption of innocence valid? How can the rights of the accused be balanced with accountability, change and the need to create a safe environment for women to share their stories?

Social commentator and writer Van Badham is among the speakers at the event.

When?

Thursday 17 May 2018

More Information

Everyday Law Victoria

CONCERTS

What?

Judges and members of the legal profession from Victoria come together to perform two short operettas based on the famous cases of Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Co and Donoghue v Stevenson (the snail in the bottle case).

Be entertained and informed as the stories behind these famous cases are retold in humorous songs set to well-known Gilbert & Sullivan tunes, written by New Zealand law lecturer Stephen Todd. Presented by BottledSnail Productions.

When?

  • Thursday 17 May 2018, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
  • Friday 18 May 2018, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
  • Saturday 19 May 2018, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Where?

Law Library of Victoria, Supreme Court, 210 William Street, Melbourne

Cost?

$30 (full price) and $23 (concession)

More Information

FREE LEGAL ADVICE

Across Victoria

Monday 14 – Sunday 20 May 2018

Attend free legal advice sessions on topics including scams, mediation, copyright, end of life planning, wills and estates.

For a full list of events in Victoria this Law Week Everyday Law.

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It’s That Time Of Year Again: Get Your Tickets To The Golden Gavel Competition! http://bucketorange.com.au/golden-gavel-competition/ http://bucketorange.com.au/golden-gavel-competition/#respond Wed, 21 Mar 2018 03:18:14 +0000 http://bucketorange.com.au/?p=7901 Golden Gavel 2018

Start your morning right this Friday 18 May 2018 by getting down to the annual Golden Gavel Competition! Enjoy watching ten very brave (naive) young lawyers battle it out for the NSW Gavel comedy crown over a breakfast of coffee, eggs and a side of LOLs!

Book now to secure your table at the highlight of the legal calendar!

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Friday, 18 May 2018
Time: 7.30am – 9.30am
Venue: The Westin Sydney, 1 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000
Cost: Table: $710.00 for a table of 10 | Single: $75.00 per person
Follow us: Facebook has all the latest competition updates and videos
Find out more: lawsociety.com.au/goldengavel

 

SPECIAL GUEST JUDGE 

The Hon. Justice Fabian Gleeson
Judge of the Court of Appeal, Supreme Court of New South Wales, and 2018 NSW Young Lawyers Patron.

MASTER OF CEREMONIES 

Emily Aitken
Employment and WHS lawyer, Seyfarth Shaw, and Vice Chair, NSW Young Lawyers Workplace and Safety Law Committee.

Further Information

NSW Young Lawyers

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Sydney Event! Break The Chains: Take Action On Modern Slavery http://bucketorange.com.au/take-action-modern-slavery/ http://bucketorange.com.au/take-action-modern-slavery/#respond Fri, 02 Mar 2018 02:11:08 +0000 http://bucketorange.com.au/?p=7829 Sydney Event! Break The Chains: Take Action On Modern Slavery

Project Didi Australia is hosting a panel discussion at The Freedom Hub in Sydney’s Waterloo to share bold ideas and drive change to stop modern slavery.

With estimates that 40 million people around the world are victims of some form of modern slavery, including sex trafficking, debt bondage or forced labour, this is an important human rights issue that needs to be addressed.

Project Didi’s co-founder, Sarah Bartram says:

It’s timely for us to be holding this conversation on modern slavery now with the recent announcement by our government to legislate a Modern Slavery Act for Australia by the end of the year and the launch of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s Smart Volunteer Campaign just this week. Modern slavery, more than other global crises, links to us in ways we do not realise. It is behind our everyday purchases: our clothing, our food and our phones. That link actually gives us power and that’s what you’ll gain from next week’s panel event – an understanding of that power and how to exercise it for change. The change is in our hands.”

About the event

A panel of changemakers will lead action inspiring conversation about human trafficking and share practical advice on responsible travel, ethical shopping and awareness of slavery issues.

Who’s speaking?

  • Gordon Renouf, CEO and Co-Founder of ethical fashion app Good On You
  • Laura McManus, business and human rights practitioner and part of the Fashion Revolution Australia movement
  • Andrea Nave, CEO of Forget Me Not Australia and advocate to end volunteering in orphanages
  • Chris Crewther MP, Federal Member for Dunkley and Chair of the Inquiry into a Modern Slavery Act in Australia

When is it being held?

Tuesday 6 March 2018 at The Freedom Hub (283 Young Street, Waterloo). The event begins at 5:30 pm with the panel to start at 6:15 pm.
Drinks from Hills Cider and Mismatch Brewing Co available.

How to attend?

Tickets are $20 with all profits going to Project Didi Australia.

Click here for more information.

Project Didi Australia is a small not-for-profit, working in close collaboration with partners in Nepal, to restore hope, dignity and independence to women and girls exposed to sex trafficking and abuse through holistic care and education.

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Law & You Forum 2017: Perspectives On Voluntary Assisted Dying http://bucketorange.com.au/voluntary-assisted-dying-forum/ http://bucketorange.com.au/voluntary-assisted-dying-forum/#respond Thu, 12 Oct 2017 06:05:22 +0000 http://bucketorange.com.au/?p=7198

The Victorian Parliament will soon consider new legislation on voluntary assisted dying. The proposed laws come after recommendations made in The Final Report of the Ministerial Advisory Panel on Voluntary Assisted Dying and would allow Victorians with a terminal illness, disease or medical condition to seek a medically assisted death.

What will the proposed changes mean for Victorians?

Victoria Law Foundation presents a community forum to explore what the proposed legislation could mean through a panel discussion of experts covering legal and health perspectives. The panel will also discuss how the Final Report’s recommendations could affect persons receiving or working in palliative care.

When

Thursday, 26 October 2017 @ 6.00pm – 7.30pm.

Where

Deakin Edge Federation Square (Cnr Flinders Street & Swanston Street Melbourne Vic 3000)

Panel

  • Julian Gardner AM

Member of the Ministerial Advisory Panel on Voluntary Assisted Dying; Lawyer; Chair of Mind Australia

  • Steven Amsterdam

Palliative care nurse; author

  • Kathy Wilson

Lawyer; Principal, Aitken Partners (Succession & Elder Law Team)

  • Dr Scott King

Clinical Director of Palliative Medicine at Calvary Healthcare Bethlehem

Facilitator 

  • Lynne Haultain 

Executive Director, Victoria Law Foundation

How to book

This is a free event but you must register to attend:

BOOK HERE

Venue accessibility

Hearing loop

A hearing loop is provided in Deakin Edge.

Accessibility

Deakin Edge is wheelchair accessible. Please enter Federation Square’s The Atrium from
Flinders Street. The Atrium lift (from The Square to The Atrium) is currently being
upgraded and will be closed from August – December 2017. Accessible toilets can be
found in The Atrium. Arrangements can also be made to enter from the Federation Square Car
Park. For more information see http://fedsquare.com/accessibility

Further Information

Email: contact@victorialawfoundation.org.au
Phone: (03) 96048100

The Law and You Forums are community events that explore areas of law that affect Victorians and their lives. The forums are hosted by Victoria Law Foundation.

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National Gavel 2017: You’re Invited To The “Eurovision Of The Legal Profession” http://bucketorange.com.au/national-gavel-2017/ http://bucketorange.com.au/national-gavel-2017/#respond Wed, 11 Oct 2017 05:24:20 +0000 http://bucketorange.com.au/?p=7176

The National Golden Gavel Final is being held in Sydney! And it’s on a boat!

For the first time in 8 years, NSW Young Lawyers will be hosting the 2017 National Golden Gavel Competition Final and, you heard right, it’s on a BOAT!

Come along for a hysterical night on the water, while enjoying the spectacular backdrop of Sydney Harbour.

The highly anticipated and outrageously funny event will showcase the Golden Gavel finalists from each state, battling it out for the national title. Each contestant only has 24 hours to prepare, so get ready to be entertained by the quick wit and humour of some of Australia’s top young lawyers at a night of intense rivalry!

Special guest Master of Ceremonies and world-renowned comedian, James Smith, will be hosting the evening! James is an Australian born, New York-based, former Banking and Finance Lawyer, who is all too familiar with the Gavel experience. He has appeared on Conan, The Project and was hand-picked to open for Chris Rock on his recent tour.

BOOK YOUR TABLE NOW

Australian Lawyers Conference

If you’re looking to mix work and play why not find out more about the Australian Lawyers’ Conference held earlier in the day and snap up some early CPD points before the National Golden Gavels!

The only Conference of its kind for lawyers in Australia, it’s a fantastic opportunity to build networks and hear from a series of brilliant speakers all in one, action-packed day.

Conference and package single tickets also available.

NATIONAL GOLDEN GAVEL FINALS AND AWARDS DINNER

Date: Friday, 20 October 2017
Time: 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Venue: Clearview Glass Boat, Sydney Harbour
Table of 10 $1,590.00

BOOK DINNER – TABLE OF 10

ENQUIRE HERE

SPECIAL GUEST JUDGES

The Hon Justice Margaret Beazley AO, President, Court of Appeal

The Hon Justice Lucy McCallum, Supreme Court of NSW

The Hon Justice Julie Ward, Chief Judge in Equity, Supreme Court

Mr Morry Bailes, President-elect, Law Council of Australia

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World’s Biggest Legal Event: International Bar Association Conference Sydney 2017 http://bucketorange.com.au/international-bar-association-conference/ http://bucketorange.com.au/international-bar-association-conference/#respond Mon, 09 Oct 2017 05:05:51 +0000 http://bucketorange.com.au/?p=7159

The biggest international legal event of the year, the International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Conference, begins in Sydney this week with more than 4000 solicitors from around 110 jurisdictions around the world expected to attend.

Federal Attorney-General, the Honourable George Brandis QC, and Chief Justice Susan Kiefel AC, spoke at the Opening Ceremony last night which marked the beginning of a week-long event including 200 sessions, workshops and panels with top experts on a range of topics.

President of The Law Society of NSW, Pauline Wright, said the IBA Conference will present unique opportunities for networking and getting the latest on issues of pressing relevance to practitioners in the legal industry.

The IBA Conference will not only delve into the most important developments in key areas of practice but also the most pressing questions facing the future of the legal profession, including technological disruption and innovation and the role of artificial intelligence in making access to justice more affordable and effective,” Ms Wright said.

Topics covered at the conference include:

  • disruptive innovation
  • data
  • artificial intelligence
  • technology
  • LGBTI issues
  • migration
  • international security
  • rule of law and terrorism
  • climate change
  • anti-corruption
  • international transactions
  • mergers and acquisitions, and much more.

Headlining speakers include human rights barrister, Geoffrey Robertson QC, and WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange, as well as former High Court Justice Mary Gaudron, QC, NSW Attorney-General Mark Speakman, SC, former Prime Minister, John Howard, OM, AC, and new Australian Human Rights Commission President, Ros Croucher.

A range of fun social events will run across the week. The ‘Law Rocks’ competition will be held on Thursday night to benefit the IBA’s Human Rights Institute and The Smith Family. ‘Young Lawyers Night Out’ will also be held on Thursday at Marquee @ The Star.

The Law Society of NSW, Pauline Wright, will be speaking at the following sessions:

  • “Justice: Access and Rights in Australia” (Thursday, 8 October at 8.00am)
  • “IBA Academic Forum: The Regulators Perspective – What are the regulatory and ethical challenges of NewLaw?” (Friday, 9 October at 3:15pm)

The Law Society of NSW will host:

  • “LAWASIA Foreign Direct Investment Conference – An opportunity to mingle with leaders in the legal profession in the Asia-Pacific region” (Monday, October 9 at 7:30am)
  • “IBA Bar Breakfast” (Thursday, October 12 at 8.00am)

Law Council of Australia President, Fiona McLeod, will present at the following sessions:

  • “Diversity and equality in the legal profession” (Monday, October 9 at 2.30pm)
  • “Technology and the legal profession” (Tuesday, October 20 at 8.00am). Breakfast hosted by the French Bar. A second session “No Longer Brave New World” (Tuesday, October 20 at 2.30pm)
  • “Migration, security and terrorism” (Wednesday, October 11 at 2.30pm)

Other sessions of interest include:

  • “Women ‘firsts’ – How does international and domestic law help (or hinder) women to succeed in Australia and elsewhere?” (Monday, October 9 at 2:30pm)
  • “Cybercrime and the media – Unexpected risks to clients, law firms and governments” (Tuesday, October 10 at 9:30am)
  • “Keynote on data, disruptive innovation and the new digital world” (Wednesday, October 11 at 9:30am)
  • “BIC Showcase: the balance between migration, international security, rule of law and terrorism – What bar associations can do to facilitate this conversation” (Wednesday, October 11 at 2pm)
  • “SPPI Showcase: Given the rise of populist political movements across the world, what is the impact for global legal services and business lawyers?” (Thursday, October 12 at 9:30am)

How to attend?

Australian lawyers may attend a single day of the conference at the discounted Daily Delegate Rate of GBP350 (approximately $590).

Any Australian based delegate can access the Daily Delegate Rate by attending the Conference registration desk on the morning of the day they wish to attend.

Access the full IBA program here.

Where is the event being held?

Sydney International Convention Centre in Darling Harbour from October 9-13 2017.

Established in 1947, the International Bar Association (IBA) is the world’s leading organisation of international legal practitioners, bar associations and law societies.

 

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2017 Young Professionals Disco Charity Ball: RACS Needs Your Support! http://bucketorange.com.au/young-professionals-charity-ball/ http://bucketorange.com.au/young-professionals-charity-ball/#respond Tue, 05 Sep 2017 09:41:20 +0000 http://bucketorange.com.au/?p=6952

What’s happening?

For the 11th year running, NSW Young Lawyers is hosting its highly anticipated Charity Ball.

Who’s invited?

All young professionals are welcome, not just lawyers!

What if I don’t have anything disco-themed to wear?

Accessorise on site with Studio 54-themed props available for purchase at the event. All proceeds go to charity.

Why attend? 

Network with other young professionals, have a ball (gettit!?), and feel good by supporting a great charity.

What to expect?

Live music, dinner, drinks, prize raffles and more. Dust off your bell-bottomed trousers, platforms and glitter encrusted jumpsuits, and get dressed to impress in your best 70’s glamour!

Where will proceeds go?

All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Refugee Advice & Casework Service (RACS). Attending the charity event of the year not only makes for a good time but also assists the RACS to continue its important work helping people rebuild their lives in Australia.

Tickets are selling fast – so “do the hustle” and book your spot quick!

What if you can’t make the event?

You can still support the RACS by purchasing an advanced raffle ticket in the prize draw. An exciting range of prizes is up for grabs. All raffle tickets will be drawn on the night of the Charity Ball.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Saturday 16 September 2017

Time: 7pm – 11.30pm

Venue: Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, 199 George St, Sydney

Single Ticket: $200.00

Table of 10: $1,900.00

PURCHASE TICKETS

Further Information

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