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• Earn 10 CPD Units in One Day
  Complete up to 10 CPD units in a single day, making it easy to meet your CPD requirements. 

• 16 CPD Hours of the latest legal content
  Access 16 hours of CPD content across 12 different practice areas plus your 4 CPD required units, making it easy to meet all your CPD requirements by the 31st March deadline. 

• Unbeatable Value
  Register by 20 December 2024 to save 30%, only $693 for all 16 CPD units, or $43.30 per CPD unit. 

• Flexible Attendance Options
  Attend in person or live online with access to all session recordings afterwards, perfect for busy legal professionals. 

• Hear from the very best
  Stay up to date with South Australia’s top legal experts who will provide the very latest updates from across 12 practice areas. 

• Networking Opportunities
  Connect share experiences and build lasting relationships with fellow legal professionals. 

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  With 16 hours of legal updates from the best legal minds, you will be confident you will provide your clients with current legal advice. 

 

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Presenters

Tony Kerin, Partner, Grope Hamilton Lawyers
Tony is a partner at Grope Hamilton Lawyers and has been a lawyer since 1985. Tony has practiced over broad areas of law until the later 1990's when he began to specialise in personal injuries litigation, WorkCover, criminal and employment law. He has worked as a managing partner of leading plaintiff law firms Johnston Withers in the past for the best part of 30 years and also helped Maurice Blackburn set up its office in Adelaide, in recent times. With management behind him, Tony has returned to practice as a solicitor and barrister and has held the position of State President of the Australian Lawyers Alliance SA Branch for 9 years, National Director for a similar period and National President in the years 2012 and 2013. Tony has acted for a number of institutional and sexual abuse clients and continues to be passionate about the practice of the law for individuals in particular.


Graham Edmonds-Wilson KC, Barrister, Howard Zelling Chambers
Graham Edmonds-Wilson is a barrister at Howard Zelling Chambers. He joined the Bar in 2007 and was appointed a Senior Counsel in 2016 and Queen’s Counsel in 2019. He has been in practice for 34 years. Graham has Master of Law, Bachelor of Laws (Hons) and Bachelor of Economics degrees from the University of Adelaide. Graham is Co-Chair of the Succession Law Committee of the Law Society. On completing GDLP in 1987 he joined Baker McEwin in 1988 and with that firm and its successors until joining the Bar. He was a partner of Minter Ellison from 1998 to 2007. As a barrister a large part of Graham’s practice is in the field of succession law involving wills, trusts and deceased estates. He is often briefed in matters involving wills and trusts interpretation issues, family provision claims and other disputed estates matters.


Ben Duggan, Director, DW Fox Tucker Lawyers
Ben Duggan has been a Director at DW Fox Tucker lawyers, and its predecessor firms, since 2005. He has over 15 years' experience as a lawyer. He is a trusted advisor to companies across various industries including the education sector. His expertise is in the areas of risk management, work health and safety, employment and workplace relations. Ben regularly appears as counsel in Federal and State Tribunals and Courts. Since 2010 he has been recognised by his peers as being among Australia's Best Lawyers, in the field of labour and employment, as published by the Financial Review.


Daria McLachlan, Special Counsel, Sparke Helmore Lawyers
Daria is an experienced employment and safety lawyer who works collaboratively to develop favourable outcomes for public and private sector clients and is regularly involved in the conduct of workplace investigations. She has achieved significant outcomes for clients in state and federal jurisdictions, having successfully defended numerous unfair dismissals, achieved favourable outcomes for clients facing adverse action claims and settled discrimination claims prior to trial. She has a specific interest in proactive risk management, and completed a Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety to supplement her legal knowledge in the safety space.


Alexander Ward AM, Barrister, Edmund Barton Chambers
President of the Law Council of Australia in 2011 and current Part time Member of the AAT General Diviusion, Alexander Ward has 35 years' experience as a solicitor and barrister. He has been the Australian representative on the Commonwealth Lawyers Association since 2008, and was its President (2015 – 2017). He has practised as a barrister at Edmund Barton Chambers in Adelaide since 2002. He practises in civil litigation, with an emphasis on accident cases, fraud cases and cases involving complicated liability issues. Mr Ward commenced his career at Ward and Partners with his father Kevin Ward prior to establishing his own firm Ward and Ward with his wife Amanda in 1993. Mr Ward was President of the Law Society of South Australia in 2004-05 and during this time was a member of several Law Society Committees including those mentoring indigenous law students, and those addressing community relations and professional standards. He is currently a member of the Law Society's Ethics and Practice Committee. He is a legal officer in the Royal Australian Navy and practices in Military and Discipline law, and is chair of the ADF Defence Legal Ethics Advisory Committee.


James Marcus, Barrister, Len King Chambers
James was admitted to practice in 2012 and practiced as a general legal advisor and criminal defence lawyer for five years before joining the South Australia Office of the Director of Public Prosecution as a trial prosecutor in 2017. James has experience as prosecutor and defence counsel in a wide range of serious and complex criminal matters in first instance and on appeal in all South Australian jurisdictions. James also has experience in administrative and commercial law providing advice and appearing as counsel in judicial and merit reviews of government decisions and in commercial litigation. In April 2019 James joined the independent bar and practices from Len King Chambers in all South Australian jurisdictions. James accepts briefs in criminal law and associated matters such as professional disciplinary, examinations, confiscation proceedings, intervention orders and control orders, administrative law, inquests and enquiries and commercial litigation. James also conducts appellate proceedings from all such matters. James is presently a member of the Law Society of South Australia Criminal Law Committee.


Debrah Mercurio, Partner, Dentons
Debrah Mercurio is a Partner in Dentons’ Adelaide office, with extensive experience, practising in commercial litigation and dispute resolution, and immigration law. Debrah’s practice in the area of commercial dispute resolution includes experience in risk management, contract, negligence, construction, property, trusts, contested estates, competition and consumer law, regulatory issues and administrative law. Debrah’s immigration practice includes advice on Australian migration law and procedures, preparing visa applications and acting in review proceedings. The unique combination of litigation and migration practices enables Debrah to approach the immigration practice with a keen eye to the key evidentiary requirements and to be able to offer full migration services from applications to Court appeals. Debrah has advised and represented a wide range of clients, from large public companies to family businesses, individuals and government. Debrah's experience includes large and complex litigation and disputes, as well as advisory work, in various industries including construction, wine, energy, manufacturing, mining, professional services and international development.


Grant Herbert, Founder, Professional Services Leadership Academy
Grant Herbert is a recognised expert in workplace behaviour who specialises in working with legal firms throughout Australia and New Zealand. He has over 30 years' experience in developing individuals and teams using proven change management strategies. His programs will help you and your team to recognise, reject and replace unresourceful mindsets and behaviour that are sabotaging your business and personal results. This will reduce workplace conflict and stress, creating an environment where everyone produces more with less.


Neil Jeans, Partner - Risk Consulting, Grant Thornton
Neil has a unique background in financial crime risk management spanning almost 30 years, including working at senior levels managing AML/CTF, Sanctions and Anti-Bribery compliance across Europe, the US, Latin America, Asia, and Australia within two major global investment banks, one European financial services company, and a major Australian bank. He has also worked within law enforcement agencies investigating financial crime and money laundering, and as a financial services regulator developing AML/CTF regulation and AML/CTF regulatory supervision techniques.


Bronwyn Furse, Partner, Thomson Geer
Bronwyn Furse is a commercial lawyer with specialist expertise in the areas of privacy, data protection and cybersecurity, and intellectual property amongst others. Her practice traverses public and private industry sectors including financial services, government, health, health tech and other technology providers, manufacturing, automotive, higher education, health, manufacturing, energy and resources, from start-ups through to multinational groups. Working with multinational groups means Bronwyn's work involves complex cross border work, and understanding of relationships between various local and offshore privacy regimes. In relation to privacy, data protection and cybersecurity she routinely provides advisory services, manages data breaches, complaints and investigations, assists with contractual negotiations, develops compliance frameworks, undertakes audits, conducts privacy impact assessments, and delivers tailored training. Bronwyn is on the Australia and New Zealand advisory board for the International Association of Privacy Professionals, as well as the Licensing Executives Society. She is routinely recognised by her peers as one of the Best Lawyers in Australia in the areas of Privacy and Data Security Law, Intellectual Property Law and Franchise Law, and in Doyle’s Guide as a recommended lawyer in the areas of Intellectual Property and in Technology, Media & Telecommunications Law.


Joshua Annese, Partner, Piper Alderman
Joshua is a partner who specialises in helping banks, credit unions and other lenders and financial services providers navigate and understand the complex regulatory environment that applies to retail financial services. Joshua regularly help clients with product development, regulatory issues and reforms, compliance audits and training, various types of product distribution, service provider and other commercial arrangements and advertising and marketing activities. Joshua also advises on banking and financial services-related disputes and litigation including mortgage enforcement, customer complaints and AFCA disputes. In addition to Joshua’s legal qualifications, he also has formal qualifications in Information Technology.


Anthony Keane, Commissioner, Legal Profession Conduct Commissioner
Anthony Keane commenced his role as South Australia’s second Legal Profession Conduct Commissioner on 1 August 2022. Commissioner Keane is an experienced and well regarded practitioner having worked in the legal profession for more than 20 years both in private and public practice and as solicitor and as counsel. Commissioner Keane previously practised across a wide range of practice areas particularly focussing on industrial and employment law, personal injury and medical negligence and coronial inquests. In his time with the Crown Solicitor’s Office, the Commissioner appeared in most South Australian courts and tribunals as well as the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, the Federal Court of Australia, and the High Court of Australia. In addition, the Commissioner is experienced in mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. The Commissioner looks forward to continuing the important regulatory work of his role.


Rose Cocchiaro, Managing Director, Resolve Divorce
Rose Cocchiaro is the founding partner of Resolve Divorce, a specialist family law firm impacting divorce experiences, for good. Rose is an accredited specialist in family law, a certified divorce coach and conflict resolution specialist. Resolve practices family law in a unique way that positively influences couples and families as they heal and grow, setting up clients to achieve life goals by supporting their emotional journey as well as their legal one. Rose has studied the practice of alternative dispute resolution options nationally and internationally and has drawn on this experience to create methods and practices within the firm to give clients specialist advice and support to achieve their best outcome.


Chris Kelly, Partner, Thomson Geer
Chris practises in a diverse range of property law, with a strong focus on leasing and major commercial acquisitions as well as renewable energy and infrastructure projects. Chris regularly acts for vendors, purchasers, landlords, tenants and developers. He has expertise in the preparation of numerous property documents with varying levels of complexity including contracts for sale, leases, easements, encumbrances, land divisions and caveats. He also regularly undertakes property related due diligence. Chris has been recognised by his peers as one of the Best Lawyers in Australia in the area of Leasing law (2020 and 2021). Chris has also been recognised by Doyle's Guide in 2019 and 2020 as a recommended Property and Real Estate Lawyer. He was also recommended by Doyle’s Guide in Health and Aged Care in 2019 and previously as a National Rising Star in the Property & Real Estate space in both 2016 and 2017. In 2019 Chris was a finalist in the Property Council of SA's Young Property Professional of the Year awards. Chris has guest lectured at Flinders University of South Australia and regularly speaks at property seminars for the Property Council of Australia and the Australian Property Institute. He holds a commerce degree with a major in accounting and currently sits on the SA Property Council's Diversity Committee.


Michael Stannard, Partner, Mellor Olsson Lawyers
Michael is a Partner in Mellor Olsson’s property team and has over ten years’ experience in commercial property law. Michael’s practice focuses on acquisitions, disposals, and leasing of property; development, infrastructure, and renewable energy projects; community and strata titles; and property due diligence. Michael is a member of the Property Council of Australia and the Urban Development Institute of Australia. He sits on the UDIA’s Urban Renewal and Liveability Committee and is a past member of the UDIA’s Developer Finance, Tax and Regulation Committee. He regularly presents workshops and seminars on property law to professional services firms and industry bodies. Michael was recognised as a Rising Star by Doyle's Guide (2023) and Australasian Lawyer (2024).


Shaun Berg, Barrister, Nigel Bowen Chambers
Shaun practises in all areas of intellectual property matters including in the field of biotechnology, pharmaceutical and software development. He also has a strong understanding of issues arising in research funding, research ethics, research integrity, conflicts of interest, privacy, and freedom of information. Admitted to the bar in 2024, Shaun holds a Master of Science, Bachelor of Laws (Hons.) and Bachelor of Commerce. He is currently undertaking a Doctorate in Law at University of Technology, Sydney. Shaun has significant experience in intellectual property transactions and dispute resolution. He was the principal negotiator for FDA approved drugs into the US market, specifically for Hunter Disease (non-CNS) and Maroteaux-Lamy Syndrome. Shaun has appeared as junior counsel in the High Court, as counsel in the Supreme Court and all higher jurisdictions. Shaun also has a deep interest and understanding in Cultural Knowledge matters. Shaun was also principal negotiator for the Ngarrindjeri Nation for treaty negotiations in South Australia. In over 25 years of legal practice Shaun has been involved in a myriad of commercial disputes. These include relating to property issues, contract disputes, and business conduct. Shaun was the editor of the book titled: Coming to Terms. He has authored numerous papers and other publications and is a recent recipient of the Eric Anderson Award for best article relating to Environmental Management.


Katie Pote, Associate Director, Cowell Clarke
Katie practises in commercial and corporate law, primarily in the areas of intellectual property, information technology, privacy law and the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth). Katie values building genuine relationships with clients and colleagues. She enjoys the opportunity to work with and assist clients to achieve positive outcomes. Katie has developed a particular interest in assisting the establishment of new businesses including advising on the protection of intellectual property and developing and implementing standard contract documents and systems.


Tim Stokes, Partner, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
Tim is a tax, not-for-profit and charity law specialist. Tim works with complex family groups, private and listed companies, private equity and not-for-profit organisations across Australia. He has over 15 years of experience assisting clients to establish effective and efficient structures, manage complex tax positions, buy and sell assets and businesses, deal successfully with revenue authorities and design and implement comprehensive governance, succession planning and asset protection strategies. Tim is also passionate about assisting not-for-profit and charity clients navigate the complex regulatory and commercial environments in which they operate – considering Federal and State tax exemptions, asset protection and charity laws. In addition to being a lawyer, Tim also holds a Master of Laws (Taxation) and is South Australia’s only Tax Law Specialist accredited by the Law Society of South Australia. He is also a non-executive director of Racing SA Limited.