Former Local Court Magistrate David Heilpern delivers an insightful webinar on the art of mentions and the common pitfalls he has observed first-hand. 

Topics include:

• preparing for a mention or adjournment 
• practice directions 
• obtaining instructions 
• advocacy tips 

• Electronic dealings and the pressures placed on practitioners
• Shifting the risk – practitioner assessments and verifying statements
• Caveatable interests: Legal or equitable interest
• Consequences for practitioners
  

This session will provide a timely opportunity for participants to reflect on what tools might be useful to build repertoire in identifying, naming and managing conflict, and what are the difficult conversations that might be required and what might they sound like. 

This session was recorded on 03 February 2022 as part of the Back to the office - mandatory rule 6.1 live webinar.

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.

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 18 February 2022 as part of the Top tips for trademark lawyers - mandatory rule 6.1 live webinar.

Skills for filing a successful application for trade mark registration - This session is a quick primer on trade mark fundamentals. It will include an overview of trade mark registration procedures, tips for optimising filing and associated clearance searches. 

Family Violence Essentials - This session will provide practical and expert guidance for lawyers who act in family law matters featuring domestic and family violence. Led by an expert panel comprising a judge and specialist family lawyers from family violence services and private practice, by the end of this session you will have a deeper understanding of how to identify family violence, access to resources and tools to assist client representation, better knowledge of new developments in both the law and courts, and practical tips on ways to ensure the safety of clients and achieve the best outcomes for them. 

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.

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.