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).

This session was recorded on 16 February 2022 as part of the Essentials for civil litigators - mandatory rule 6.1 live webinar.

Presenting with impact – In this session participants will learn key principles and techniques for the effective planning and impactful delivery of business presentations.

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 12 May 2026 as part of the Productivity in Practice: Make meeting drive results - live webinar.

This session will only be available to view until 12 August 2026.

Purpose:

Equip lawyers to stop wasting time in meetings and start using them as a driver of progress.

Participants learn how to turn every meeting into a productive working session that sharpens decisions, accelerates matters, and strengthens collaboration with clear outcomes and accountability.

Takeaways:

By the end of the session participants will:

1. Apply a simple framework that covers planning, preparation, execution, and follow ups.
2. Decide when a meeting is needed and when other channels are faster and more effective.
3. Write agendas that focus on decisions, responsibilities, and are action focused.
4. Facilitate discussions that stay on track and support clear outcomes.
5. Capture actions quickly in a format that drives accountability and progress

This session was recorded on 10 March 2022 as part of the Top tips for Immigration lawyers - mandatory rule 6.1 live webinar.

Professional skills for immigration lawyers - Immigration lawyers in their day-to-day practice work with clients with a diverse range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds. This session will deal with how to best work in this field; look at communication styles with clients and also Departmental officers and Tribunal members, including the use of interpreters and translators; and will cover certain aspects of the Migration Regulations that can affect future applications including Public Interest Criterion 4020. 

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 March 2024 as part of the Key knowledge for commercial lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar.

Proper management of a trust year by year – David Marks KC, Barrister, Inns of Court & Norman Hanna, Barrister, Inns of Court

This session will look at the proper management of a trust - year by year. Quite apart from managing the tax position of a family group or investment structure, the lawyer has a role in ensuring decision-making is in order. The lessons from recent cases like JJ Owies (VSCA), Grand View (UKPC) and Legler (NZCA, NZSC appeal heard) will be addressed. 

This interactive session will discuss strategies for improving decision-making and ensuring that the intended structuring and tax planning actually works.

David Marks KC will also discuss some recent lessons about trust distributions, particularly where there are foreign elements, or unusual types of income and gains.