Presenters

Malcolm Heath, Practice Risk Manager, Lawcover Insurance Pty Ltd
Malcolm Heath commenced with Lawcover in August 2012. He conducts practice management risk reviews of law practices involving onsite visits and interviews with principals, employed solicitors and senior support staff. Malcolm promotes risk management strategies through the Lawcover Risk Management Education Program, on-site at law practices, at the CPD of The Law Society of NSW, ACT Law Society, Regional Law Societies, universities, Legalwise Seminars, and other events. He also provides pastoral care to solicitors in need. Prior to joining Lawcover, Malcolm was a director of his own company for 20 years providing consulting services 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.