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	This session was recorded on 11 March 2026 as part of the 2026 Annual Conference. Join expert voices on Ethics as they discuss a range of topical ethical issues and provide insight into best practice in professional conduct.
	Recorded on 11 March 2026
	David Miller, Partner, Colin Biggers & Paisley (Moderator) Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, The Law Society of NSW Jennifer McMillan, Manager, Practice Support Services, Lawcover Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, The Law Society of NSW



	This session was recorded on 11 March 2026 as part of the 2026 Annual Conference. Understanding changes to Australia’s AML/CTF framework is critical for NSW solicitors, particularly those who provide certain regulated services (‘designated services’) specified by the new regime. Bobbie Wan, Head of Regulatory Policy and Strategy at The Law Society of NSW will moderate a discussion about AML Starter Programs – what they are and how to use them, including what not to do. This session will offer practical guidance on managing AML/CTF obligations with confidence, with a focus on encouraging solicitors to use the Starter Programs to strengthen the management of their practice.
	Recorded on 11 March 2026
	Bobbie Wan, Head of Regulatory Policy and Strategy, The Law Society of NSW Neil Jeans, Partner, Grant Thornton William Morris, Director of Guidance, AUSTRAC



	This session was recorded on 11 March 2026 as part of the 2026 Annual Conference. Moderated by Jeremy Moller, Senior Advisor - Risk Advisory, Norton Rose Fulbright, this panel will examine common compliance mistakes made by AML/CTF reporting entities, with reference to local and international jurisdictions.
	Recorded on 11 March 2026
	Jeremy Moller, Senior Advisor, Risk Advisory, Norton Rose Fulbright Australia (Moderator) Amy Bell, CEO, AML Sorted Grace Mason, Partner, KordaMentha



	This session was recorded on 11 March 2026 as part of the 2026 Annual Conference. Moderated by Ronan MacSweeney, President elect of The Law Society of NSW, this panel with the Honourable Justice Ian Pike, Supreme Court of NSW, Judge Judith Gibson, Acting Judge of the District Court of NSW and Gary Ulman, Senior Member, NCAT and Chair ADR Committee, The Law Society of NSW will examine best practice and appropriate etiquette for lawyers appearing in their respective Courts.
	Recorded on 11 March 2026
	Ronan MacSweeney, President, The Law Society of NSW (Moderator) The Honourable Justice Ian Pike, Judge, Supreme Court of NSW Judge Judith Gibson, Acting Judge, District Court of NSW Gary Ulman, Senior Member, NCAT and Chair ADR Committee, The Law Society of NSW



	This session was recorded on 11 March 2026 as part of the 2026 Annual Conference. The legal profession is evolving rapidly, and the Law Society of NSW is committed to supporting our members through change with future-focused guidance and resources. In an era of advancing technology and new ways of practice, it is more important than ever to strengthen the human attributes and skills that underpin the work of all solicitors. The Law Society’s new capability framework for lawyers focuses on seven key capabilities essential to professional practice being: Critical Thinking and Judgment Client-Lawyer Relationships Professionalism Problem Solving Communication with Influence Integrity and Ethics Adaptive Mindset and Resilience This panel will discuss the core capabilities and how they support successful legal practice and careers.
	Recorded on 11 March 2026
	Karl Hoerr, Acting Head of Content and Communications, The Law Society of NSW (Moderator) Dr Marcus Bowles, Chair, The Institute for Working Futures Jacqueline Dawson, Chair, Specialist Accreditation Board; Senior-Vice President, The Law Society of NSW Sarah Malcher, Legal Education Manager, The Law Society of NSW



	This session was recorded on 11 March 2026 as part of the 2026 Annual Conference. This session will review recent case law and other legal developments relating to lawyer use of generative AI in the context of professional liability. The session will review those cases which deal with lawyers using generative AI in the course of their work from the perspective of their professional duties and obligations and in terms of what the developing body of law in this area indicates for professional liability concerns.
	Recorded on 11 March 2026
	Jack Lindgren, Special Counsel, Roberts Crosbie Mortensen Lawyers

	This session was recorded on 11 March 2026 as part of the 2026 Annual Conference. Preparing for compliance with the Anti- Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) regime is critical for legal practices that provide a designated service, as they will become ‘reporting entities’ to AUSTRAC on 31 March 2026 and have new AML/CTF obligations starting 1 July 2026. This is an unparalleled opportunity to hear from the regulator as to what the changes mean for NSW solicitors.
	Recorded on 11 March 2026
	Brendan Thomas, CEO, AUSTRAC