Presenters

Susan Pearson, Partner, Pearson Emerson
With over 35 years’ experience in family law, and as one of the first lawyers to be accredited as a family law specialist by the Law Society of New South Wales, Susan is consistently recognised as one of the leading family lawyers Australia-wide. In 2021 Susan was once again recognised in Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Market as one of only five pre-eminent family lawyers in Sydney and one of only four leading family lawyers for high-value & complex property matters) in New South Wales. Susan is a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL), and a Contributor to the World Bank Women, Business and the Law & Civil Society Organisation Reports.


Julie O’Reilly, Partner, Business Advisory, William Buck Accountants
Among her clients and business partners Julie has a reputation for quality work and reliability, developed through her strong organisational skills and emphasis on meeting client needs. As a long-distance runner, Julie is goal-oriented and driven by results; attributes that carry over to her professional career. “My aim is to always exceed client expectations and deliver on promises” says Julie. “It’s important to me to be known as a person who does what they say they’re going to do”. As a Partner in the Business Advisory division, Julie has specialised knowledge in relation to the Medical and Dental industries, as well as Family Succession and Asset Structuring and is a Divorce and Separation specialist. Julie assists clients in all areas of general and specialist practices, assisting them with their accounting, tax and business advisory requirements. Having gained a wealth of knowledge and experience working for accounting firms in Brisbane, Sydney and New Zealand, Julie provides meaningful advice on general tax and strategic business planning including: establishment, structuring, asset protection, family wealth and growth strategies.

Presenters

Susan Pearson, Partner, Pearson Emerson
With over 35 years’ experience in family law, and as one of the first lawyers to be accredited as a family law specialist by the Law Society of New South Wales, Susan is consistently recognised as one of the leading family lawyers Australia-wide. In 2021 Susan was once again recognised in Doyle’s Guide to the Australian Legal Market as one of only five pre-eminent family lawyers in Sydney and one of only four leading family lawyers for high-value & complex property matters) in New South Wales. Susan is a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL), and a Contributor to the World Bank Women, Business and the Law & Civil Society Organisation Reports.


Julie O’Reilly, Partner, Business Advisory, William Buck Accountants
Among her clients and business partners Julie has a reputation for quality work and reliability, developed through her strong organisational skills and emphasis on meeting client needs. As a long-distance runner, Julie is goal-oriented and driven by results; attributes that carry over to her professional career. “My aim is to always exceed client expectations and deliver on promises” says Julie. “It’s important to me to be known as a person who does what they say they’re going to do”. As a Partner in the Business Advisory division, Julie has specialised knowledge in relation to the Medical and Dental industries, as well as Family Succession and Asset Structuring and is a Divorce and Separation specialist. Julie assists clients in all areas of general and specialist practices, assisting them with their accounting, tax and business advisory requirements. Having gained a wealth of knowledge and experience working for accounting firms in Brisbane, Sydney and New Zealand, Julie provides meaningful advice on general tax and strategic business planning including: establishment, structuring, asset protection, family wealth and growth strategies.