'WELCOME TO THE LAW' 4-PART SEMINAR PROGRAM FOR JUNIOR LAWYERS, proudly hosted by Hall&Wilcox, 5-7pm 
Please note this series is focused to law students and newly admitted solicitors (0-4 PAE).  
Seminar 1: Things I Wish I had Known – Tips, Tricks & Insider Knowledge 
Tuesday, 13 September 2022
Seminar 2: Pleadings: Performing on Paper & in Court – Written Advocacy, Oral Advocacy, Court & Tribunal Etiquette
Tuesday, 27 September 2022 
Seminar 3: Building your Brand – Mentorship, Sponsorship, Networking & Marketing Yourself 
Tuesday, 11 October 2022 
Seminar 4: Emotional Intelligence, Resilience and Dealing with Difficult People  
Tuesday, 25 October 2022
COST: Single seminars: $25 Members, $30 Non-Members; all four seminars for $80 Members, $100 Non-Members. Please note that registration is open at 5.00pm for a 5.30pm start and will conclude by 7.00pm. Light refreshments will be served. Please click here for the flyer  Please book online.

'WELCOME TO THE LAW' - Seminar 1: Things I Wish I had Known – Tips, Tricks & Insider Knowledge 
Tuesday, 13 September 2022
Proudly hosted by Hall&Wilcox, 5-7pm 
We will discuss how to set yourself up for career progression, get an edge over the competition and be noticed by the people who will make decisions about your career. An opportunity to get answers to the burning questions you’re afraid to ask!
Speakers:
Celia Pitcher, Principal Lawyer and Accredited Specialist within Coleman Greig Lawyers Family Law Team
Maeve Curry, Crown Prosecutor, Crown Prosecutors’ Chambers
Renee Compain-Helsloot, Associate, Sparke Helmore Lawyers
Moderator: Clare Kerley, Special Counsel – Employment & Workplace Relations,· Hall & Wilcox 
Please click here for further details

COST: Single seminars: $25 Members, $30 Non-Members; all four seminars for $80 Members, $100 Non-Members.  Please book online.

'WELCOME TO THE LAW'  - Seminar 2: Pleadings: Performing on Paper & in Court – Written Advocacy, Oral Advocacy, Court & Tribunal Etiquette 
Proudly hosted by Hall&Wilcox, 5-7pm 
Tuesday, 27 September 2022 
You know you’re talented. This seminar will provide insights, advice, and examples of how to make sure everyone else in the courtroom knows it too.
Speakers: 
Madeleine Bridgett, International Human Rights Barrister, 6 St James Hall Chambers
The  Honourable Justice Dina Yehia, Supreme Court of New South Wales
Moderator:  Priya Paquet, Partner, Financial Services & Insurance, Hall & Wilcox.
Please click here for further details.

COST: Single seminars: $25 Members, $30 Non-Members; all four seminars for $80 Members, $100 Non-Members.   Please book online.

LINKEDIN & LAWYERS
How can you use the platform to your advantage
WEBINAR 1-2.15pm 14 September 2022  via MS Teams
LinkedIn Expert, Jillian Bullock, will be speaking about:
•             Common mistakes people make on LinkedIn
•             How to use the platform to your advantage
•             Marketing Tips on LinkedIn
Jillian Bulloch is a certified & award-winning Australian LinkedIn Ninja. With a diploma in marketing and advertising, and over 20 years of experience with both small business and multinationals, Jillian’s marketing background is strong and diverse.  She started her marketing consulting business in 2002 which over time became dominant in social media, and exclusively LinkedIn in 2012.
Cost: WLANSW Members Free & Non-members $20. 
Please click here for the flyer. Please book online. 

TRIVIA NETWORKING NIGHT 
Proudly hosted by Mills Oakley
5.45pm Thursday 22 September 2022
Come and mingle with your colleagues and get back to some old fashioned face to face networking over a couple of rounds of friendly trivia!
Mills Oakley  have kindly offered to host this event and invites you to attend a fun evening which will kick off with some pre-trivia drinks and canapes on their CBD terrace. Don’t forget to tell your friends! 
Cost: Members $30; Non-members/Guests $35; Tables of 8 $220 Please click here to book online. 

EQUITABLE BRIEFING, NEWCASTLE
Proudly hosted by Sparke Helmore Lawyers
5.30pm 22 September 2022 
Guest Speaker: Kate Eastman AM SC
Equitable briefing – are we there yet? A discussion about the impact of the Law Council’s Equitable Briefing Policy since 2016 and ongoing initiatives to improving briefing practices and the experiences of women barristers.
The Newcastle Chapter of the Women Lawyers’ Association of New South Wales invite you to join us, distinguished guests, members and colleagues..
Heard of equitable briefing, but have no real idea of how it works or can be implemented in your firm? The event is aimed at those practitioners who would like to find out more about equitable briefing and supporting women at the bar.  It will also be a great networking opportunity, with drinks, nibbles and harbour views. All welcome.

Kate Eastman AM SC is a Sydney barrister working in the fields in human rights, discrimination, employment and public law. She is currently Senior Counsel Assisting the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability. Kate chairs the Law Council of Australia’s Equal Opportunity Committee, the Australian Bar Association’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee and is a past Chair of the NSW Bar Association’s Diversity Committee. In June 2021, she was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to the law, to human rights and to professional organisations.
FREE event. Limited tickets. Bookings essential. Please click here for the flyer. Please book online. 
NOTE: Sparke Helmore are committed to ensuring a safe environment for everyone and those attending are required to be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical exemption. Please click here for further information.

PRACTICAL STEPS TO MAXIMISE THE PROFITABILITY OF YOUR FIRM. WEBINAR 1-2.15pm 12 October 2022 via MS Teams
Maree Macphail, Partner at ESV, will speak about:
• Structures – types, pros and cons
• Running a business – cash flow, charging time, debt collection, budgeting, setting staff KPIs
• Xero and using computerised systems to assist in running the business
• Leverage
• Other issues – HR/IT/finance/systems
Maree Macphail is a Partner at ESV Business advice and accounting. Maree provides taxation, financial, GST and investment advice to professional, high wealth and private clients. She has a strong knowledge of taxation and business services, and specialises in medical, legal, senior management and executive matters.
Cost: WLANSW Members Free & Guests $20. Please click here for the flyer and book online.