You’ve been served! If your school finds itself entangled in a subpoena for information or to give evidence, understanding the dos and don’ts on how to respond is crucial. Requests like these can present intricate legal and practical challenges, especially when they involve sensitive information such as counselling records that could impact student well-being or teacher-student relationships. Don’t run the risk of saying or doing the wrong thing and equip yourself with the tools and expertise to handle subpoenas and give evidence in court confidently and professionally.

Presenters

Craig Turvey, Special Counsel, Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers
Craig advises clients in complex property settlement matters involving trusts and corporate entities. He regularly prepares binding financial agreements and other documents to formalise property settlements for his clients and he has a strong commercial focus. Craig has considerable experience in children’s matters and has represented clients in the Magellan Program, which involves the most serious child abuse cases. While he prefers to resolve matters by way of negotiation if possible, Craig regularly appears in contested proceedings in the Family Court and the Federal Circuit Court to protect his clients’ interests. Craig has been recognised as a Family Law Rising Star in 2018, 2020, 2021 and 2022 in the Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Profession. He was also identified as a leading author in the Lexology Legal Influencers list, Australasia 2020.


Dr Steven Middleton, Associate Principal, St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar
Dr Steven Middleton is currently the Associate Principal of St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar, a independent school in Melbourne’s outer south east. Over the past two decades Dr Middleton has worked in a variety of leadership roles in various independent School’s in both Sydney and Melbourne including The King’s School, Knox Grammar School and Carey Grammar. Dr Middleton has a passion for school culture, teacher and student growth and high performance in various contexts. His Doctoral Thesis from The University of Melbourne focused on leadership and character education for adolescents. Steve has written and presented extensively on issues of school culture, strategic leadership, student well-being and achievement in recent years. He is also beginning a Juris Doctor degree due to his interest in educational legal matters.

School Law Series: Navigating AI, Copyright, CCTV & Subpoena’s

Join us for a dynamic series addressing critical issues in modern education. From clarifying IP ownership when teachers create learning materials, to exploring the transformative impact of AI in schools, become equipped with essential insights and strategies for balancing promise and peril. In the event of a subpoena, know how to respond ethically and legally, ensuring sensitive information remains secure and discover best practices for implementing surveillance technologies that prioritise safety without compromising privacy in your school. Register for whole series or simply attend the sessions that interest you!