This session was recorded on 25 February 2025 as part of the Key knowledge and skills for family lawyers: Mandatory rule 6.1 – live webinar 

Hear from legal experts as they discuss some of the current issues faced by family legal practitioners, while earning four CPD units.

Skills and tips for managing risks relating to complex parenting issues – Malcolm Gittoes-Caesar, Consultant, Family & Relationship Law, Lander & Rogers

In this session, Malcolm Gittoes-Caesar, an Accredited Specialist in Family Law, shares insights and strategies for working on complex parenting matters that involve significant risk issues.

Ethics for family lawyers – Linden Barnes, Senior Ethics Solicitor, Law Society of NSW

In this session, Linden reviews recent issues in ethics, focusing on:

• Avoiding misleading statements.
• Client expectation management.
• Confidentiality obligations.

Working with Independent Children's Lawyers – Skye Owen, Special Counsel, Lander & Rogers

In this session, Skye discusses the role and mandatory obligations of Independent Children’s Lawyers (ICLs). She explores when ICLs are required, how they are appointed and who bears the cost, with insights into how the recent amendments have impacted ICLs. Additionally, she discusses the types of evidence that assists ICLs, and what this means for you, along with practical communication tips for working with ICLs.

Family law case law: year in review – Craig Nicol, Editor, The Family Law Book & Keleigh Robinson Co-Editor, The Family Law Book

In this session Craig Nicol & Keleigh Robinson review notable family law cases from 2024, with a discussion of key takeaways from these cases and how they may be applied to day-to-day practice.