This session was recorded on 16 July 2024 as part of the Fundamentals of GenAI for lawyers – live webinar.

Understanding Generative AI is essential for all lawyers. Legal-specific GenAI solutions are being released and solutions such as Copilot are integrating into standard applications like Outlook and Word, and understanding how these solutions work is vital for legal professionals.

In this webinar, Nick Abrahams aims to empower lawyers by showcasing the transformative impact of GenAI on legal productivity. Attendees will discover how leveraging these innovative technologies can revolutionise efficiency and effectiveness in legal practice.

Key Takeaways from the session:

• Understand the landscape of GenAI apps available to help lawyers - from immediately-accessible public apps like ChatGPT and Claude to enterprise solutions like Spellbook, Microsoft Copilot and Thomson Reuters CoCounsel.
• Navigating Ethical and Professional Conduct with GenAI: Gain insights into the key professional and ethical considerations necessary when integrating GenAI into legal practice.
• Implementing GenAI for Enhanced Efficiency: Learn actionable use cases of GenAI in legal settings that you can apply immediately to boost your and your team's efficiency.

Future Learning Opportunities

For those interested in a deeper understanding of Legal GenAI, consider enrolling in the Bond University online, micro credential also taught by Nick Abrahams, The Breakthrough Lawyer: GenAI Productivity Training for Lawyers. Designed for all lawyers, in-house or in private practice. Six hours to gain the detailed knowledge and tools necessary to harness the potential of GenAI for your legal practice.

This session was recorded on 27 March 2024 as part of the Unfair contracts - the new penalties: Mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar.

Good drafting and compliance with the changes to unfair contracts law – Kathleen Morris, Barrister, Level 22 Chambers

On 9 November 2022 the Treasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better Prices) Act 2022 (Cth) came into effect, which expanded and reformed the unfair contract terms regimes applying under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) and Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 (Cth). Those amendments included the introduction of a new civil penalty regime prohibiting the use of, and reliance on, unfair contract terms by businesses, which came into operation from 9 November 2023. The amendments also broadened the definition of “small business” and clarified matters to be taken into account when assessing whether a contract is a “standard form contract”. This session considers those legislative changes and steps that can be taken to ensure compliance with the unfair contract terms regime. 

This session was recorded on 12 June 2024 as part of the Key considerations for settlements: Mandatory rule 6.1 - live webinar.

Many negotiations involve a ‘haggle’, predominantly over money. This session examines the haggle from the perspective of clients and representatives, and also from interveners such as mediators. It defines its predictable features, consider how it can be improved and explains what to look for when the haggle becomes sticky. In this session you will learn to:

• Prepare for and commence haggle negotiations
• Manage the dynamics of the process
• Respond to tactics and scan for underlying interests
• Link client choices to broader goals and find justifications for outcomes

Influencing skills - In this session participants will learn seven key principles of influence and how they can be practically applied in the workplace.

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.

This session was recorded on 14 February 2022 as part of a mandatory rule 6.1 live webinar.

Interpersonal effectiveness - In this session participants will learn about the dynamics of interpersonal relationships and how to maximise the possibility of creating positive social connection with a diverse range of people.

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.

As our lives return to normal, the opportunities to develop and grow our networks are back. As young lawyers, it's possible that

many of you have had only a few opportunities to network or experience its value. In this very practical and engaging session, we

will:

• focus on strategies to help you to feel more comfortable and confident to network in a range of situations and with a

diverse range of people;

• help you to prepare effectively for networking contexts;
• discuss practical techniques you can use to generate the right impressions and create valuable and sustainable

connections.

This highly practical session is being delivered by Lisa Butler, Managing Director of The Talea Group and author of "Networking

exposed: Discover the secrets of business networking" (3rd ed).