Description
Attend and earn 0.5 CPD hour in Ethics & Professional Responsibility
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Chair
Rebekah Sleeth, Barrister and Solicitor, Podmore Legal
Ethics & Professional Responsibility
Knowing Your Ethical Boundaries
In everyday legal practice, many common situations can be navigated safely with a solid understanding of ethical obligations. Examine practical scenarios and recent case law, focusing on:
- Confidentiality and privilege: principles, limitations, and waiver
- Conflicts of interest
- Undertakings
- Ex parte applications
- Is it acceptable to fire a client at a late stage?
Presented by Ashlee Taylor, Barrister, Albert Wolff
With materials prepared by Shirley Casey, Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers
Presenters
Rebekah Sleeth, Barrister and Solicitor, Podmore Legal
Rebekah Sleeth commenced her legal career as a commercial litigation solicitor and then as a civil solicitor at the Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia. Rebekah joined the Victorian Bar in 2006. Rebekah was a Senior Public Defender for Victoria Legal Aid between 2014 and 2018. Rebekah primarily practised in criminal and family law at the Victorian Bar. Rebekah remained at the Victorian Bar until 2018, before relocating to Perth, where her husband is from. Rebekah was then employed by the ODPP as a State Prosecutor for 2.5 years before joining the Western Australian Bar.
Shirley Casey, Barrister, Francis Burt Chambers
Shirley is a Barrister at Francis Burt Chambers. Prior to joining Francis Burt Chambers, she was a Barrister at Albert Wolff Chambers. Shirley has worked mainly in criminal defence and represents clients in all courts throughout WA. Shirley was regarded in Doyles Guide as a leading criminal barrister 2024.
Ashlee Taylor, Barrister, Albert Wolff
Ashlee is an accomplished criminal lawyer who has worked in a number of other areas of law over the years, including civil jurisdictions. She is a Barrister who prides herself in her work. Ashlee graduated from the University of Notre Dame, Fremantle in 2015 with a Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts (specialising in Politics and International Relations). She was admitted in the Supreme Court of Western Australia in 2016 and subsequently to the High Court of Australia in 2018. Ashlee has appeared in all jurisdictions including the Magistrates Court, District Court, Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court and the High Court of Australia. She has a keen interest in assisting clients on a broad range of matters, be it road traffic matters to murders, State matters and Commonwealth matters as well as restraining order matters. Criminal law is an area that Ashlee is extremely passionate about and she will work to ensure the best outcome for her clients.
