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Key Government Cases - A Year in Review – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00
Member $110.00
1 CPD Unit  On-demand recording
 


Join us for a comprehensive look at pivotal cases which have helped shape the legal landscape for government lawyers over the past year.

This session was recorded as part of the Government Solicitors stream at the Annual Conference 2024.

Recorded on 11 October 2024
Scott Alden, Partner, Mills Oakley

Christine Lithgow, Principal, Christine Lithgow & Associates

Keith Redenbach, Principal Solicitor, Redenbach Legal


 

Key knowledge and skills for family lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar

4 CPD units

Non-Member $480.00
Member $340.00
Wednesday 25 March 2026
 4 CPD Units Online 
9:00 AM 1:15 PM

   

  

Hear from legal experts in this live online course as they discuss some of the current issues faced by family lawyers, and earn four CPD units. Topics will include:

Drafting effective consent orders for a peaceful path to property settlements – John Bui, Principal, JB Solicitors
Key areas to be covered in this session will include: 

  • Explaining the key legislative change to s 79(3) and its interaction with ss 79(4)–(5).
  • Distinguishing between add-backs and dissipated assets under the new framework. 
  • Identifying the ethical duties when advising clients about asset disclosure and expenditure post-separation. 
  • Applying the duty of candour and honesty to ensure full and frank financial disclosure consistent with the Family Law Rules 2021 and the solicitor’s professional obligations. 
  • Recognising the risks of misleading the court or pursuing inappropriate litigation strategies under the new law. 

Ethics for family lawyers – Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, The Law Society of NSW
Linden Barnes will provide an update on recent ethical issues, with a focus on those arising in family law, including:

  • Courtesy.
  • Having been the family’s solicitor.
  • Improper instructions.

Mediation tips in family law matters – Julie Nessworthy, Partner, Farrar Gesini Dunn
Julie Nessworthy will share learnings from her experience as a Mediator, Accredited Specialist in Family Law and Independent Children’s Lawyer.  

A year in review: Case update 
This session will review significant family law and property division cases in 2025–2026. 

Practitioners should inform themselves of Rule 6.1 of the Legal Profession Uniform Continuing Professional Development (Solicitors) Rules 2015 which sets out the requirements for the four (4) mandatory CPD areas for NSW legal practitioners – (a) ethics and professional responsibility; (b) practice management and business skills; (c) professional skills; and (d) substantive law.  It is the responsibility of each legal practitioner to self-assess as to whether a particular educational activity extends their knowledge and skills in areas that are relevant to their practice needs or professional development. If so, then the practitioner may claim one (1) “unit” for each hour of attendance, refreshment breaks not included.

If you self-assess that this particular educational activity extends your knowledge and skills, this program may allow you to claim four (4) of the mandatory areas: (a) ethics and professional responsibility; (b) practice management and business skills; (c) professional skills; and (d) substantive law.

 

DISTRESSING CONTENT 
Viewers are advised that this course may contain details that some may find distressing. Please review the course description and use your discretion before proceeding. 

If you are in distress, the Solicitor Outreach Service (1800 592 296) and Lifeline (13 11 14) offer 24/7 counselling support. If you are concerned for your safety or that of someone else, please contact the Police or call 000 for emergency assistance. 
John Bui, Principal, JB Solicitors

Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, The Law Society of NSW
Julie Nessworthy, Partner, Farrar Gesini Dunn
Stephene Tully, Barrister, 6 St James Hall Chambers


 

Lawcover risk briefing: Traps in costs – live webinar

2 CPD units

Non-Member $105.00
Member $75.00
Monday, 16 February 2026
 2 CPD Units Live webinar
 10:00 AM 12:00 PM


  
Presented by Anna Cox, this briefing will provide you with an update in the area of costs disclosure and recovery with risk management tips to reduce risks around costs

This risk briefing qualifies as a Maintenance Event for Lawcover’s ongoing RMEP Premium Discount eligibility.

Relevant to NSW practices and mandatory CPD compliance.
Anna Cox, Cost Consultant and Lawyer, Pattison Hardman


 

Lawcover Risk Briefing: Traps in powers of attorney – live webinar

2 CPD units

Non-Member $105.00
Member $75.00
Monday, 23 February 2026
 2 CPD Units Live webinar
 10:00 AM 12:00 PM



 
Presented by Jennifer McMillan, this briefing highlights some of the risks for practitioners when:
  • drafting and witnessing powers of attorney;
  • instructed by an attorney in relation to a transaction affecting the principal’s property; and
  • dealing with deceased estates where there has been an active power of attorney in the period prior to death.

This risk briefing qualifies as a Maintenance Event for Lawcover’s ongoing RMEP Premium Discount eligibility.

Relevant to NSW practices and mandatory CPD compliance.
Jennifer McMillan, Manager, Practice Support Services, Lawcover


 

Lawcover risk briefing: Traps in property: Mortgages & leases – live webinar

2 CPD units

Non-Member $105.00
Member $75.00
Thursday, 5 March 2026
 2 CPD Units Live webinar
 10:00 AM 12:00 PM




Presented by Mike Devitt, Accredited Specialist (Property Law),  this briefing addresses the major areas in which claims are made against practitioners in mortgage transactions and in commercial leasing transactions.
 
This risk briefing qualifies as a Maintenance Event for Lawcover’s ongoing RMEP Premium Discount eligibility.
 
Relevant to NSW practices and mandatory CPD compliance.
Michael Devitt, University of Wollongong, Accredited Specialist in Property Law


 

Leasing update: Recent cases and developments – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00
Member $110.00
1 CPD Unit  On-demand recording

Join presenter Catherine Hallgath for a presentation covering the latest developments in leasing. Through an examination of recent cases, this session will ensure specialists are informed about the complexities that can arise in the course of leasing negotiations and agreements.

This session was recorded as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2024.

Recorded on 16 August 2024
Catherine Hallgath, Partner, Mills Oakley

Spec Acc Conf 2024 - Property
 

Legal drafting intensive – in-person workshop (Day 1 & 2)

8 CPD units

Non-Member $980.00
Member $690.00
Wednesday 11 & Thursday 12 February 2026
 8 CPD Units In-person
DAY 1 1:00 PM  5:15 PM
 DAY 2 9:00 AM  1:15 PM



  
The Law Society of New South Wales, 170 Phillip Street, Sydney NSW 2000

Join barrister Paul McDonald for a 2-part in-person workshop to hone your legal drafting skills for litigation matters. Held over two half days at the Law Society, attendees will have the opportunity to learn in a small group environment and put their knowledge into practice with drafting activities. 

Day 1 Drafting Affidavits 
The first part of the course will focus on drafting affidavits that accurately and effectively represent your witness’s evidence in writing. The session will explore best-practice tips for drafting affidavits, including referencing documents and incorporating the current guidelines for expressing conversations in affidavits. Practical exercises will include drafting parts of affidavits to comply with current best practice, and re-drafting affidavit evidence to avoid common errors. 

Day 2 Written Advocacy 
The second part of this course will give you an enhanced understanding of drafting and structuring submissions and help you to apply the relevant rules and procedures to your drafting. During this session you will critique submissions, look at ways to plan submissions, and practice drafting submissions. Although the course will focus heavily on written submissions, you will learn drafting skills that you can apply across any type of written advocacy. 

Please note there is pre-course work required prior to attending the Day 2 workshop. This should take most people approximately 30-60 minutes. 

Places are limited, so register now. 
Paul McDonald, Barrister, Pyrmont Chambers


 

Legal ethical scenarios in elder law, wills and estates – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00
Member $110.00
1 CPD Unit  On-demand recording


This session was recorded on 4 March 2025 as part of the Elder law, wills and probate: One day intensive - live webinar.

Legal ethical scenarios in elder law, wills and estates – Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitors, Law Society of NSW
Paul discusses ethical issues relating to the elder law and wills and estates practice areas. The session focuses on:

  •  Avoiding misleading statements
  •  Managing client expectations
  •  Understanding your confidentiality obligations
Recorded on 4 March 2025
Paul Monaghan, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit, The Law Society of NSW
 

Legal practice in a digital world: Mandatory rule 6.1 – on-demand recording

Non-Member $465.00
Member $330.00
 3 CPD Units  On-demand recording
 
  

Hear from legal experts about managing the issues around using technology in legal practice. Earn three CPD units. 

Humanist practice in a digital world: Legal design for happier clients - Deborah Hook, Director of Legal Operations, University of Sydney
Do you feel overwhelmed by information these days? Do you feel like the world is getting more complex and the pace of change is getting faster? Well, your clients feel this way too! Making your advice and support simple, accessible, and engaging to the broadest possible audience helps others to understand and apply it. In this practical and engaging session, we teach you the basics of how to apply the ‘tried and true’ techniques of design to the world of law, to make legal systems and services more human-centered, usable, and satisfying. It will give your work real impact and make your clients love you. Best of all – it’s free to learn and apply and no new technology is required.

Ethical scenarios for digital legal practice - Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW
This ethics session presents common scenarios in digital legal practice, with a focus on:

  • An overview of the ethical and regulatory frameworks for legal practice.
  • Duties to the Court, the client and the profession, in the context of digital practice.
  • Meeting AI and ethical obligations in practice and in Court proceedings.
  • Dealing with common conflicts and resolving them. 

Ensuring proper use of AI & compliance with Practice Notes released by the Courts – Carol Prasad, Professional Support Solicitor, Law Society of NSW
This session guides you in:

  • Understanding the role of AI in legal practice.
  • Identifying key risks when using AI in Court matters.
  • Developing practical strategies for compliance.

For Mandatory rule 6.1 courses 
Practitioners should inform themselves of Rule 6.1 of the Legal Profession Uniform Continuing Professional Development (Solicitors) Rules 2015 which sets out the requirements for the four (4) mandatory CPD areas for NSW legal practitioners – (a) ethics and professional responsibility; (b) practice management and business skills; (c) professional skills; and (d) substantive law. It is the responsibility of each legal practitioner to self-assess as to whether a particular educational activity extends their knowledge and skills in areas that are relevant to their practice needs or professional development. If so, then the practitioner may claim one (1) "unit” for each hour of attendance, refreshment breaks not included. 

If you self-assess that this particular educational activity extends your knowledge and skills, this program may allow you to claim three (3) of the mandatory areas: (a) ethics and professional responsibility; (b) practice management and business skills; and (c) professional skills.
Recorded on 12 November 2025
Deborah Hook, Director, Legal Operations, The University of Sydney
Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, The Law Society of NSW
Carol Prasad, Professional Support Solicitor, The Law Society of NSW
 

Legal project management – On-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00
Member $110.00
1 CPD Unit   On-demand recording
.

      

This session was recorded on 9 March 2022 as part of the Key skills for planning and environment lawyers - mandatory rule 6.1 live webinar.

Legal project management - This session will be both practical and interactive, and will include foundational legal project management concepts to ensure the broad frameworks are understood, what good delegation looks like, effective collaboration, stakeholder engagement for complex cross-functional teams, project leadership skills, and team self-awareness.  


Practitioners should inform themselves of Rule 6.1 of the Legal Profession Uniform Continuing Professional Development (Solicitors) Rules 2015 which sets out the requirements for the four (4) mandatory CPD areas for NSW legal practitioners – (a) ethics and professional responsibility; (b) practice management and business skills; (c) professional skills; and (d) substantive law. It is the responsibility of each legal practitioner to self-assess as to whether a particular educational activity extends their knowledge and skills in areas that are relevant to their practice needs or professional development.
Recorded on 9 March 2022
Linda-Rose Daya, Head of Legal Project Management and Design, Gilbert + Tobin
 

Liability without fault: The intersection of vicarious liability and non-delegable duties – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $265.00
Member $130.00
 1 CPD Unit  On-demand recording



This session was recorded on 29 August 2025 as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2025.

This presentation examines vicarious liability and non-delegable duties, key exceptions to personal fault in tort law. We'll look at their theoretical underpinnings and how they extend institutional accountability beyond direct wrongdoers, and apply Edelman J’s classification of different types of vicarious liability. We will explore the open question from DP v Bird [2024] HCA 41 regarding non-delegable duties and institutional responsibility for child sexual abuse. Finally, we'll consider De Martin & Gasparini Pty Ltd v Bartlett [2025] NSWCA 56, highlighting the distinction between directly employed workers and those under labour hire agreements.


WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT

Viewers are advised that various Conference sessions contain graphic details that some may find distressing, including but not limited to references to sexual offences, PTSD and violence. Please review the program and use your discretion before proceeding.
 
If you have experienced sexual assault, domestic or family violence and require assistance, please contact 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) to speak with a counsellor from the National Sexual Assault and Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service. 

If you are in distress, the Solicitor Outreach Service (1800 592 296) and Lifeline (13 11 14) offer 24/7 counselling support. 

Recorded on 29 August 2025
Patrick Thompson, Partner, Wotton Kearney


 

Litigating with abandon: the obstacles to obtaining a declaration that an easement has been abandoned – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00
Member $110.00
1 CPD Unit   On-demand recording
             
  

This session was recorded on 19 March 2024 as part of the Property law: One day intensive - live webinar.

Litigating with abandon: the obstacles to obtaining a declaration that an easement has been abandoned, Sydney Jacobs, Barrister, 13 Wentworth Chambers 

In this session on easements, Sydney Jacobs will discuss:  

  • Navigating section 89 of the Conveyancing Act 1919 (power of the Court to declare easement abandoned or to modify) and related section 49 of the Real Property Act (Power of the Registrar -General) 
  • When to use one pathway other than the other ? What are the rights to appeal such decisions? 
  • What is the general judicial attitude to claims that an easement has been abandoned? 
  • The presumption in the above legislation that an easement is abandoned if no use for 20 years e.g. What type of conduct constitutes “use“? 
  • Recent cases by reference to sketches: Castle v Achdjian [2022] NSWSC ; Sheppard v Smith [2021] NSWSC 1207 and on appeal to the NSWCA in 2022. 
  • The effect of Gan v Xie [2023 NSWCA to “gist” evidence as opposed to “direct speech” evidence in these types of matters.
Recorded on 19 March 2024
Sydney Jacobs, Barrister, 13 Wentworth Chambers
 

Local Court Advocacy - from court craft to etiquette: An open forum - recorded webinar

1 CPD units

Non-Member $35.00
Member $0.00
1 CPD Unit   Recorded webinar
.

   

Two years into the Covid-19 pandemic in Australia, online courts appear here to stay. Join Deputy Chief Magistrate Tsavdaridis for an open forum on Local Court Advocacy.

Topics covered include court craft as well as online court etiquette. 78188
Recorded on 12 May 2022
Deputy Chief Magistrate Theo Tsavdaridis, Local Court of NSW
 

Meaning, unlike beauty, is not in the eyes of the beholder: Bazzi and the ordinary reasonable social media user – On-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00
Member $110.00
1 CPD Unit  On-demand recording
.
Online
This recorded webinar was originally captured during the Specialist Accreditation conference 2022 – Personal Injury stream. 

This session covers the recent changes and proposed changes to defamation law in Australia, including an analysis of some recent cases. Stewart O’Connell also discusses how these developments impact the social media user, as well as how these changes impact the way the legal practitioner represents the social media user. 

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT 

Viewers are advised that various Conference sessions contain graphic details that some may find distressing, including but not limited to references to sexual offences, child pornography and  violence. Please review the program and use your discretion before proceeding. 
 
Viewers are advised that this content contains graphic language and details that some may find distressing, including references to sexual offences and violence. Please use your discretion before proceeding. 
 
If you have experienced sexual assault, domestic or family violence and require assistance, please contact 1800RESPECT  (1800 737 732) to speak with a counsellor from the National Sexual Assault and Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service. 

If you are in distress, the Solicitor Outreach Service (1800 592 296) and Lifeline (13 11 14) offer 24/7 counselling support.   

If you are concerned for your safety or that of someone else, please contact the Police or call 000 for emergency assistance. 
Recorded on 5 August 2022
Stewart O'Connell, Senior Solicitor, O'Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors
 

Medical negligence claims in NSW – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $265.00
Member $130.00
1 CPD Unit  On-demand recording


This session was recorded on 28 August 2025 as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2025.

This session will cover medical negligence claims in NSW – an overview of judicial and procedural developments over the last 12 months. The presentation will include a discussion of recent judgments of the NSW Court of Appeal and the NSW Supreme Court, with a particular focus on expert evidence and the relevant provisions of the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW).


WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT

Viewers are advised that various Conference sessions contain graphic details that some may find distressing, including but not limited to references to sexual offences, PTSD and violence. Please review the program and use your discretion before proceeding.
 
If you have experienced sexual assault, domestic or family violence and require assistance, please contact 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) to speak with a counsellor from the National Sexual Assault and Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service. 

If you are in distress, the Solicitor Outreach Service (1800 592 296) and Lifeline (13 11 14) offer 24/7 counselling support.   

Recorded on 28 August 2025
Sarah Henry, Partner, Makinson d'Apice


 

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for the Australian legal profession: February – online workshop

5 CPD units

Non-Member $305.00
Member $215.00
Wednesday 4 & Thursday 5 February 2026
 5 CPD Units    live online workshop
 9:00 AM   12:00 PM

  
online

This course will be delivered entirely online in two components:

  • eLearning – this is self-paced and will take approximately 5 -7 hours to complete. We recommend that you allow sufficient time to complete the eLearning. Please note, the eLearning must be completed in full prior to attending the instructor-led sessions.
  • Instructor-led session – this consists of two 3-hour (including breaks) instructor-led sessions delivered live online on the dates above.

Based on the concept of physical first aid, mental health first aid refers to the support provided before professional help is received. This may be when a person is first developing a mental health problem, when the person is experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem, or when a person is in a crisis situation.

In this informative and practical course designed for the Australian legal workplace context, participants will learn:

  • About the signs and symptoms of common and disabling mental health problems in the legal profession.
  • How to provide initial help and have supportive conversations.
  • Where and how to get professional help.
  • What sort of help has been shown by research to be effective.
  • How to provide mental health first aid in a crisis situation using a practical, evidenced-based action plan.

This evidence-based award-winning course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals. Mental Health First Aid is an award-winning program and is included in SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidenced-Based Programs and Practices.

Participants who complete this training are eligible to complete an online Accreditation Assessment in order to receive a Mental Health First Aider Certificate of Accreditation valid for 3 years.

Please note that participant numbers for this course are limited, due to the nature of the content covered and the interactive format of the workshops. We will be announcing new course dates soon.

Anna Fischer, Wellbeing Manager, The Law Society of New South Wales
 

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for the Australian legal profession: May – blended in-person workshop

5 CPD units

Non-Member $305.00
Member $215.00
Wednesday 13 May 2026
 5 CPD Units   In-person workshop
 10:00 AM   4:00 PM 

  
The Law Society of NSW, 170 Phillip Street, Sydney 2000

This course will be delivered entirely online in two components:

  • eLearning – this is self-paced and will take approximately 5 -7 hours to complete. We recommend that you allow sufficient time to complete the eLearning. Please note, the eLearning must be completed in full prior to attending the instructor-led sessions.
  • Instructor-led session – this consists of two 3-hour (including breaks) instructor-led sessions delivered live online on the dates above.

Based on the concept of physical first aid, mental health first aid refers to the support provided before professional help is received. This may be when a person is first developing a mental health problem, when the person is experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem, or when a person is in a crisis situation.

In this informative and practical course designed for the Australian legal workplace context, participants will learn:

  • About the signs and symptoms of common and disabling mental health problems in the legal profession.
  • How to provide initial help and have supportive conversations.
  • Where and how to get professional help.
  • What sort of help has been shown by research to be effective.
  • How to provide mental health first aid in a crisis situation using a practical, evidenced-based action plan.

This evidence-based award-winning course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals. Mental Health First Aid is an award-winning program and is included in SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidenced-Based Programs and Practices.

Participants who complete this training are eligible to complete an online Accreditation Assessment in order to receive a Mental Health First Aider Certificate of Accreditation valid for 3 years.

Please note that participant numbers for this course are limited, due to the nature of the content covered and the interactive format of the workshops. We will be announcing new course dates soon.

Anna Fischer, Wellbeing Manager, The Law Society of New South Wales
 

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for the Australian legal profession: November – online workshop

5 CPD units

Non-Member $305.00
Member $215.00
Tuesday 3 & Wednesday 4 November 2026
 5 CPD Units    live online workshop
 1:00 PM   4:00 PM

  
online

This course will be delivered entirely online in two components:

  • eLearning – this is self-paced and will take approximately 5 -7 hours to complete. We recommend that you allow sufficient time to complete the eLearning. Please note, the eLearning must be completed in full prior to attending the instructor-led sessions.
  • Instructor-led session – this consists of two 3-hour (including breaks) instructor-led sessions delivered live online on the dates above.

Based on the concept of physical first aid, mental health first aid refers to the support provided before professional help is received. This may be when a person is first developing a mental health problem, when the person is experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem, or when a person is in a crisis situation.

In this informative and practical course designed for the Australian legal workplace context, participants will learn:

  • About the signs and symptoms of common and disabling mental health problems in the legal profession.
  • How to provide initial help and have supportive conversations.
  • Where and how to get professional help.
  • What sort of help has been shown by research to be effective.
  • How to provide mental health first aid in a crisis situation using a practical, evidenced-based action plan.

This evidence-based award-winning course is based on guidelines developed through the expert consensus of people with lived experience of mental health problems and professionals. Mental Health First Aid is an award-winning program and is included in SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidenced-Based Programs and Practices.

Participants who complete this training are eligible to complete an online Accreditation Assessment in order to receive a Mental Health First Aider Certificate of Accreditation valid for 3 years.

Please note that participant numbers for this course are limited, due to the nature of the content covered and the interactive format of the workshops. We will be announcing new course dates soon.

Anna Fischer, Wellbeing Manager, The Law Society of New South Wales
 

Mercy Begins Where Legal Rights End – Kathleen Folbigg and the Royal Prerogative of Mercy – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00
Member $110.00
1 CPD Unit  On-demand recording

  

Join us for an insightful look at the Royal Prerogative of Mercy and how this discretionary power was used to pardon Kathleen Folbigg.

This session was recorded as part of the Government Solicitors stream at the Annual Conference 2024.

Recorded on 11 October 2024
Dr Robert Cavanagh, Barrister, Sir Owen Dixon Chambers


 

Moving through the ranks – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00
Member $110.00
 1 CPD Unit  On-demand recording

 

Moving from an In-house lawyer to a more commercial fixture in the business is not always an easy one. Hear how our panellists made the leap and learn key insights to help your own career path.

This session was recorded as part of the 2025 In-house Lawyers Conference.
Recorded on 9 September 2025

Rebekah Hunter, Principal Solictor, NSW Treasury
Jon Downes, General Counsel, MinterEllison
Gavin Ingram, Chief Operating Officer Asia Pacific, Global Blue
Cicely Sylow, Principal Solicitor, Pivot Law; Birdon Advisory Board

 

Navigating care and protection law: Essential insights for family lawyers – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $35.00
Member $0.00
1 CPD Unit  On-demand recording

This session was recorded on Wednesday, 25 October 2023 as part of the Navigating care and protection law: Essential insights for family lawyers – live webinar.

The Law Society of New South Wales is pleased to offer to our members a complimentary recorded webinar covering the fundamental principles and practices in care and protection law. As the practice of family law continues to evolve and overlap with adjacent areas of practice, it is valuable for family law practitioners to expand their understanding of intersecting legal matters, particularly those impacting children. This webinar will equip attendees with a foundational understanding of governing legislation, child protection principles, the types of child protection applications and orders and the powers of the Children’s Court of New South Wales. 
Recorded on Wednesday, 25 October 2023
Dian Neligan, Principal Solicitor, Neligan Law and Accredited Specialist in Children’s Law 

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Navigating Climate Change - Risks and Reporting Obligations – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00
Member $110.00
1 CPD Unit  On-demand recording
 

 

Join us for an insightful session on climate change, corporate responsibility and legal obligations. Our exceptional panel will consider how to effectively communicate climate-related issues to stakeholders, clearly highlight the potential legal risks, and align legal strategies with corporate sustainability goals.

This session was recorded as part of the In-House Corporate stream at the Annual Conference 2024.

Recorded on 11 October 2024
Karen Durand, Environmental Geoscientist and Corporate Sustainability Manager, Incitec Pivot Limited
Kirsty Ruddock, Managing Lawyer, Safe Climate, Environmental Defenders Office (EDO)
Charlotte Turner, Senior Associate, Herbert Smith Freehills, Melbourne
(Moderator) Michael Tangonan, Legal Counsel, Superannuation & Investments, AMP Australia


 

Navigating complicated estate administration issues – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $155.00
Member $110.00
1 CPD Unit  On-demand recording
 

  

This session will explore a selection of the myriad complex and varied issues that can arise in the administration of deceased estates. Topics will include proof of death by fact, inference or presumption; rights of burial and associated disputes; issues of domicile and the validity of foreign wills; lost wills and the presumption of revocation by destruction; and recent amendments to the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) affecting changes to trustees. The presentation will focus on the law underpinning these difficult areas of practice, provide practical examples, and offer pointers to practitioners in assisting their clients to navigate the potential minefield of deceased estates.

This session was recorded as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2024.

Recorded on 15 August 2024
Esterina Azzi, Senior Associate, McCullough Robertson Lawyers

Spec Acc Conf 2024 - Wills and Estates
 

Navigating negligence risks in commercial litigation practice – on-demand recording

1 CPD units

Non-Member $265.00
Member $130.00
1 CPD Unit  On-demand recording
 

   

This session was recorded on 28 August 2025 as part of the Specialist Accreditation Conference 2025.

This session explores the negligence risks that may arise in a busy commercial litigation practice. Beginning with a refresher on the scope of a solicitor’s duty to their client in a litigation context, the session focuses on: the doctrine of advocates’ immunity and its limitations; the scope of the duty to warn; and mitigating risk in the settlement of claims. Examining key principles from recent case law, the session offers practical strategies for experienced litigators to minimise the risk of claims.

Recorded on Thursday 28 August 2025. 
Jack Lindgren, Special Counsel, Roberts Crosbie Mortensen Lawyers


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