Inbrief

Senior Counsel Scroll Ceremony

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Newly appointed senior counsel will be presented with their appointment scrolls on Tuesday, 25 October 2016 at 5.15pm in the Common Room, with the scrolls being presented by Bathurst CJ at 5.45pm....

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Watch the Tristan Jepson Lecture live via webinar

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The Tristan Jepson Memorial Foundation Lecture, with General David Morrison at 6.00pm on Thursday, 13 October (AEST), will be accessible via webinar. An edited version of the lecture will be...

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Give generously to Gillian Mahony's Black Dog Ride

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Philanthropy

Gillian Mahony of 8 Wentworth Chambers is on the third day of a 2,700 km fundraising motorbike ride. Starting at Brunswick Heads, they have travelled to Texas (Qld), Nambucca Head and...

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New Barristers' Committee October breakfast

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The New Barristers’ Committee invite you to attend the October breakfast catch-up at Silks Coffee Shop on Tuesday morning, 18 October 2016. Drop in for a short (or long) period of time from 8:00am...

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Preparing an Appeal to the Court of Criminal Appeal

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On Wednesday, 26 October 2016 Chrissa Loukas SC will present a practical advocacy seminar on appeals to the Court of Criminal Appeal. The seminar, to be co-chaired by the Hon Justice Fullerton and...

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Guerilla Tactics in the Enforcement of Awards in International Arbitrations

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Sydney (Breakfast Seminar, 3 November) and Melbourne (Lunch Seminar, 7 November)

Members are invited to attend seminars jointly hosted by Herbert Smith Freehills and the Chartered Institute of...

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Progress to Partnership – Law Firm Comparison Study Launch 2016

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Women Lawyers Association of NSW invites members to hear from a range of experts on the progression of women in the legal profession in NSW. The event will take place on 13 October 2016 between...

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For the diary: drinks to celebrate the appointment of women silks

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On 3 November 2016 the Women Barristers Forum and the Women Lawyers Association will host an evening cocktail function to celebrate the appointment of three women silks in 2016 - Kate Williams SC,...

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China Law Breakfast

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The Law Council's International Law Section will host a China Law breakfast on Wednesday, 26 October at King & Wood Mallesons. Judge Judith Gibson of the District Court of New South Wales will chair...

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Toongabbie Legal Centre Fundraising Dinner

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The Toongabbie Legal Centre will hold its 9th Annual Community Fundraising Dinner on Saturday, 22 October 2016 at 6.00pm for 6.30pm in Bowman Hall, Campbell Street, Blacktown. The chief guest will be...

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Junior Drinks

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Junior Drinks is a social function organised by the New Barristers' Committee to provide new and junior barristers with a casual opportunity to catch up and socialise. Before you head home, drop in...

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New life members of the Bar Association

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At a meeting of Bar Council on 6 October 2016 Philip Selth OAM, Michael Fordham SC and Penny Johnston were made life members for "exceptional service to the Bar Association and to the profession of...

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Coming up in CPD this week

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The Gender Equitable Briefing Policy: what does it mean for your practice?

Members are invited to attend two panel discussions on implementing the Gender Equitable Briefing Policy - to be held on...

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Election of 2017 Bar Council - Nominations have closed

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Nominations for the 2017 Bar Council closed at 4.00pm today. Nominations have been received from 18 Senior Counsel and 35 members of the Junior Bar (including 7 under 5s). An acknowledgment of the...

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Open Day for Female Law Students - volunteer barristers wanted

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Volunteer barristers are needed for Female Student Open Day on Friday, 21 October 2016. Organised by the Diversity and Equality Committee the Open Day provides a wonderful opportunity for female law...

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2016 Australian Young Lawyer Award winners announced

A 27-year-old Adelaide solicitor, Natalie Wade, has won the Individual 2016 Australian Young Lawyer Award. Learn more here.

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Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law Annual Conference 2016

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The Kaldor Centre annual conference brings together academics, practitioners and policymakers to discuss key challenges in international refugee law on 18 November 2016, from 9.00am - 5.30pm at the...

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Celebrating 100 Years of the Commonwealth solicitor-general

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The Australian Association of Constitutional Law, together with the Gilbert + Tobin Centre for Public Law, invite members to attend an event marking the centenary of the Commonwealth...

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Closing of Nominations for 2017 Bar Council

Members are reminded that nominations for the 2017 Bar Council must be received by the Returning Officer by 4.00pm on Monday, 10 October 2016.

Nomination forms have been posted to all members. The...

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Preparing an Appeal to the Court of Criminal Appeal

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On Wednesday, 26 October 2016 Chrissa Loukas SC will present a practical advocacy seminar on appeals to the Court of Criminal Appeal. The seminar, to be co-chaired by the Hon Justice Fullerton and...

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New Barristers' Committee October breakfast

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The New Barristers’ Committee invite you to attend the October breakfast catch-up at Silks Coffee Shop on Tuesday morning, 18 October 2016. Drop in for a short (or long) period of time from 8:00am...

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The Public Law Weekend

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The ANU College of Law / Centre for International and Public Law conference will be held at the National Museum of Australia on Friday, 28 October 2016. The 2016 Public Law Weekend will focus on a...

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PM to open the ABA - Vic Bar National Conference in Melbourne

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The Australian Bar Association and the Victorian Bar are delighted to announce that the prime minister of Australia, the Hon Malcolm Turnbull MP, will be delivering the Prime Minister’s Address at...

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Funeral arrangements for George Masterman QC

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, 11 October 2016 commencing at 12 noon at St Marks Anglican Church, Darling Point to celebrate the life of George Masterman QC. In lieu of flowers,...

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