Presenters

Malcolm Heath, Practice Risk Manager, Lawcover Insurance Pty Ltd
Malcolm Heath was appointed Legal Risk Manager in August 2012. In this role, he conducts practice management risk reviews of law practices involving onsite visits and interviews with practice principals, employed solicitors and senior staff. Malcolm promotes risk management strategies through the Lawcover Risk Management Education Program workshops for principals, on-site at law practices' seminars and retreats, at the compulsory professional development courses of The Law Society of NSW, Regional Law Societies' CLE and other means. He also presents Lawcover's Short Minutes videos. Prior to joining Lawcover, Malcolm ran his own company for 20 years which researched and produced training programs and he consulted to the general insurance industry and the legal profession.


Patricia Monemvasitis, Partner, Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers
Over 30 years, Patricia Monemvasitis has practised as a commercial and property lawyer. With combined degrees in accounting, finance and law, she has helped build Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers' property, business and not-for-profit law practice since she joined the firm in 2004. Patricia advises a diverse range of clients, including not-for-profit organisations (including schools), small to medium sized entities, property developers, landlords Patricia helps her clients with their overall governance advice and restructuring, and business asset restructures, as well as business asset acquisitions and sales. She has been involved in all stages of transactions, including contract drafting and negotiation and due diligence reporting. She has extensive experience in managing intellectual property issues arising during acquisitions and sales of businesses, amalgamations, restructures, collaborations and joint ventures.