Advocacy Tips and Tricks for appearing in Inquests and Inquiries

Thursday 25 February

This facilitated panel discussion is targeted towards assisting barristers who are undertaking advocacy in inquisitorial jurisdictions (ie coronial inquests, royal commissions, special commissions of inquiry) develop their skills.  Areas to be canvassed include the role and function of counsel assisting, key considerations for representing interested parties, and tips for persuasive advocacy and otherwise (aka – what not to do!).

Presented by:

• Kristina Stern SC, Sixth Floor
• Jason Downing SC, Maurice Byers Chambers
• Kirsten Edwards, Forbes Chambers
• Hugh Dillon, Former deputy NSW coroner

Chaired by: 

• Donna Ward, Frederick Jordan Chambers

This seminar has been organised by the NSW Bar Association Inquest & Inquiries Committee.