2 August 2019
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Wednesday, 7 August 2019 | 5.30pm – 7.00pm | Brookfield Place, Tower 2,
Ground Floor, Conference Facilities Room 1, 123 St Georges Terrace, Perth
In 2019, the Sir Ronald Wilson Lecture will take the form of a panel discussion, with the goal of making the event more dynamic and interactive. Take the opportunity to learn more about important issues related to climate change and put your questions to the esteemed panel, including: - Greg McIntyre SC, President, The Law Society of Western Australia (Moderator)
- Bronwyn Bell,
Manager Policy – Natural Resources, The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia
- Tim Macknay, Principal Solicitor, Environmental Defender’s Office Western Australia
Subpoenas for Production of Documents in the My Health Record SystemThe Australian Digital Health Agency wishes to draw the attention of practitioners to section 69 of the My Health Records Act 2012 (Cth).
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Australasian Law Management JournalThis edition of the Australasian Law Management Journal outlines the cyber threats confronting law firms and how they can be mitigated, as well as the importance of engagement letters and what they should cover. »Read more
Provide Your Feedback on BriefThe Law Society would appreciate your views on Brief by answering our short survey. The survey closes on Wednesday, 7 August 2019.
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Sole Practitioner and Small Firm ForumThursday, 22 August 2019 | 5.15pm – 7.30pm
Level 5, 160 St Georges Terrace, Perth
FREE Information and Networking Event for Members
Join Chartered Engineer and Management Consultant Jag Strachan to learn how process management tools can improve and transform your practice. This event provides a valuable networking and learning opportunity for sole practitioners and lawyers from small firms. Come along and make valuable business and social connections, while learning about this important topic. Register now to secure your place at this sought after event!
Jag Strachan – Independent Consultant
Law Access Information Evening for Young Lawyers –
How to Get Involved in Pro Bono WorkThursday, 29 August 2019 | 5.30pm – 7.30pm
Kott Gunning Lawyers, 8/140 St Georges Terrace, Perth
Are you a young lawyer wanting to give back to your community but are unsure where to start? Join the Law Society’s Young Lawyers Committee for a FREE information evening as we celebrate the invaluable pro bono work of Law Access and find out how young lawyers can get involved. The event will include presentations from the following panel members: - Greg McIntyre SC, President, The Law Society of Western Australia
- Dominique Hansen, Chief Executive Officer, Law Access
- Greg Mohen, Partner, Kott Gunning Lawyers and former Law Access pro-bono referral coordinator
- Richa Malaviya, PLT Placement at Law Access
Refreshments and hospitality kindly donated by Kott Gunning Lawyers. Numbers for this event are limited so register today!
Continuing Professional Development
With thanks to our CPD partner
Out of Practice – The Risks of Straying Outside Your Usual Area of Work6 August 2019 | 9.00am – 10.00am
Ashley Macknay, MDS Legal
1 point – Competency 1,
Practice Management
Introduction to Risk Management
11 September 2019 | 4.00pm – 5.00pm
Vicki Coles, Manager Risk, Law Mutual
1 point – Competency 1,
Practice Management
Ascend Business TechnologyAs a member of the Law Society, Ascend offers your firm a permanent 10% discount on their hourly consulting rate for all new clients.
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Pro BonoAll applicants have been means tested and assessed by Law Access as being vulnerable people with great difficulty self-representing. If you are able to provide any assistance, please email lawaccess@lawaccess.net.au. - Loans and mortgages: an instructing solicitor is sought for an applicant who appears to be a victim of an investment property scam. Counsel is available.
Employment law: the applicant believes she was forced to resign due to bullying and for raising concerns about workplace safety issues. One-off advice is sought as to her legal position and options if any. Workcover prosecution: a small business owner seeks advice. Family law: a range of matters, including matters suitable for lawyer assisted mediation.
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