Parramatta 10 Units in One Day is here! Created exactly the way you asked for it, this dynamic program brings you all the legislative updates, landmark decisions, compliance insights, and essential skills you need for the year ahead, all in one day. Join leading judges, barristers and senior practitioners covering everything from property and business law to AI, family law from the bench, succession, negotiation skills, evidence roundup, privacy, and criminal law essentials. Across two huge streams, take the day to be inspired, exchange ideas with your peers, and stay sharp. As you know, seats are limited and this program always fills fast!

Presenters

Jessica Diep, Managing Partner, McLarens
Jessica is a Partner in Maclarens Lawyers Corporate and Commercial Team and has 20 years’ experience dealing with an extensive range of commercial and property law matters including; mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiations, commercial and retail leasing, leasing disputes and property procurement (including through options). Her passion for her work and her ability to protect her clients' interests, is reflected in the number of long-term clients Jessica has gained and the referrals she receives from her clients and colleagues. Jessica lectures at UTS with the Faculty of Law and has been a continuing legal education presenter for 4 years.

James Stanton, Senior Associate, MinterEllison
James is an experienced advisor and litigator in MinterEllison's Sydney Insurance and Corporate Risk group, with a focus on entity risk, insurance (front and back end), directors' & officers' duties, and financial services. With over 15 years in risk and insurance, James advises local and international corporates, SMEs and not-for-profit enterprises in relation to corporate risk, litigation defence, policy and contract drafting issues, and statutory compliance. James has been co-author of the International Comparative Legal Guide on Insurance & Reinsurance for several years, and co-edited the Insurance Contracts Act Handbook now in its 10th edition. James also has extensive commercial in-house experience, heading project teams and secondments with several large Australian and international financial institutions including Westpac, Allianz and Swiss Re. He worked extensively with industry clients across the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry, the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, and recently on the COVID-19 Business Interruption Test Cases in Australia, New Zealand and the UK.

The Honourable Judge Brana Obradovic, Judge, Federal Circuit Court of Australia
Brana Obradovic was called to the Bar in 1998 and has been in practice for close to 18 years. Her main areas of practice include family law, commercial law, equity, employment law and workplace health and safety. Brana has lectured at the University of Western Sydney and was an author for Thomson Reuters, National Workplace Relations loose-leaf service. Brana holds a Master of Laws (International Law) from University of New South Wales, and a combined Bachelor Science/Bachelor Law from University of Technology, Sydney. Some of Brana's work includes advising and appearing in complex property proceedings in family law, complex children's proceedings in family law, company and personal insolvency proceedings, commercial contractual disputes, appearing for defendants in occupational health and safety prosecutions, including proceedings in the Court of Appeal; re-instatement of injured worker proceedings, unfair dismissal proceedings; and restraint of trade and breach of confidential information proceedings in the Supreme Court.

Campbell Bridge SC, 7 Wentworth Selborne Chambers
Campbell Bridge SC was admitted to the NSW Bar in July 1977 and appointed Senior Counsel in 1998. His practice has predominately involved complex commercial, product liability, public liability and professional indemnity cases both as a mediator and counsel. He has acted in major inquests and as Counsel Assisting in a Royal Commission. Campbell has acted as a mediator in several hundred major mediations in both Australia and Asia. He has spoken at numerous international conferences in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia on negotiation, culture and mediation of commercial and professional liability disputes in Australia and Asia. He has also taught on aspects of mediation, negotiation, culture and professional negligence disputes at the Dispute Resolution in Asia LLM course at Sydney University, the Indonesian Mediation Centre, and the Melbourne Law Masters Program. He is on the panel of Arbitrators of BANI (Indonesia National Board of Arbitration). He is an Accredited Mediator under the National Mediator Accreditation System (NMAS) of Australia and is as a Mediator and Arbitrator by the Supreme Court of New South Wales. He is a guest international mediator of the Pusat Mediasi Nasional (Indonesian Mediation Centre).

Ian Dunwoodie, Consultant, Benchmark Lawyers
A commercial property and business lawyer since 1981 in Sydney CBD and Eastern Suburbs, providing quality, clear and experienced legal advice to businesses, property owners, ordinary and high net worth individuals, company directors and corporations on business, property, wealth management, trusts, wills, estates and superannuation matters, working closely with financial planners and specialist advisers. Ian has been a regular presenter in Sydney and overseas for Legalwise, APAC, AALC and CPE. His other interests include motor racing, skiing, travel and the environment.

Angus Macinnis, Director of Dispute Resolution, StevensVuaran Lawyers
Angus Macinnis is Director of Dispute Resolution at StevensVuaran Lawyers, a boutique commercial law firm in Sydney. Alongside his commercial dispute resolution practice, he has taught international sale of goods law at the University of Technology, Sydney, The University of Notre Dame Australia, and presently in the Thomas More Law School at the Australian Catholic University, where he holds the role of Legal Professional Mentor. He has also been invited to present lectures on the CISG for the international law practice course conducted by the International Law Section of the Law Council of Australia, and is a former co-chair of the Section’s International Trade and Business Law Committee.

Ian Latham, Barrister, Denman Chambers
Ian Latham is a barrister at Denman Chambers specialising in employment and industrial law, particularly in the area of civil penalty. He has appeared in many civil penalty cases particularly ABCC v Parker (No 1) and (No 2), BKH Contractors Case (No 1) and (No 2) and FWO v ZNZ, FWO v A-Z and FWO v Robit Nominees. He writes for the Lexis Fair Work Act Service and the Lexis Industrial Relations Act (NSW) Service.

John Clifton, Barrister, Chalfont Chambers
John Clifton came to the Bar in 2004. Prior to that he worked in litigation at small and medium firms since his admission as a solicitor in 1994, including 2 years in the United Kingdom. John has worked on a wide variety of matters in his career, but in recent years his practice has consisted mainly of commercial litigation arising from contractual disputes. He also practises in Wills and Estates litigation including Family Provision claims and has a particular interest in that area.

Philippe Doyle Gray, Barrister, 8 Wentworth Chambers
Philippe is a barrister at 8 Wentworth Chambers in Sydney. With almost 30 years and 3,500+ cases of experience as a solicitor and now a barrister, he maintains a diverse civil law practice, principally focussing on disputes between legal professionals and their clients, and civil litigation in which allegations are made of criminality, fraud, or other serious misconduct. Philippe is a progressive, organised, and disciplined barrister who has long taken an interest in law and its interaction with technology. A pioneer in integrating information and communications technology into legal practice, since 2010 he has used video conferencing and done his chamber work without paper. Since 2013 Philippe has conducted every appeal, trial, motion, and other court appearance paperless. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he was appointed technical advisor to the District and County Courts' technology committee, advising its judges on the use of technology in inferior courts throughout Australia and New Zealand. For several years, he has been using artificial intelligence in day-to-day practice, and has lectured on the topic to international audiences. In 2024, the President of the Law Society of New South Wales appointed Philippe a member of the Artificial Intelligence Taskforce (the only barrister). Philippe trained as an industrial chemist at the University of Sydney, before becoming a lawyer. He understands scientific method and is comfortable with science and scientists. Philippe is proficient with Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and mathematics. He is well placed to act as a Facilitator in Joint Expert Conferences and Conclaves. He is also a costs assessor. Learn more at his website www.PhilippeDoyleGray.com

Selwyn Black, Partner, Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers
Selwyn Black is one of Australia’s most experienced commercial law partners. He has significant business acumen, enabling him to work together with clients to achieve practical solutions. Selwyn listens carefully to clients to get the best understanding of their business, industry and goals. This enables him to help clients succeed. Selwyn has particular expertise in the establishment, sale and/or purchase and restructuring of companies, trusts and businesses. He has worked in the pharmaceutical, food, media, IT, engineering and transport industries. Selwyn is also a determined advocate and strategist in any dispute including business, compliance and estate disputes. He has also provided legal advice to a range of property developers and investors and has undertaken an extensive range of projects involving hotels, shopping centres and offices. Selwyn closely understands the needs of not-for-profit organisations. He acts for 2 industry associations, and has carried out innovative restructures, managed acquisitions and other commercial complex arrangements. He also assists with fiduciary, disciplinary, compliance and outsourcing issues. Selwyn is on the board of St Vincent’s Curran Foundation, and carries out significant pro bono work for charities.

Daniel Hanna, Barrister, Lachlan Macquarie Chambers
After practising 7 years in a boutique insurance firm and 12 years in one of Australia's top 20 firms, Daniel Hanna joined the Parramatta Bar in 2011. His common law practice is mainly in public liability, professional negligence and CTP. Over time he has developed expertise on specific issues including insurance indemnity, contributory negligence, multiple defendant cases, statutory limitations and complex injury claims. His clients include several major insurers and some leading plaintiff firms in western Sydney.

Ben Sewell, Principal, Sewell & Kettle Lawyers
Ben Sewell is an expert in insolvency law and commercial litigation, with 19 years experience as a specialist lawyer. Before practicing as a lawyer Ben was an Associate to a Judge in the NSW District Court. And since becoming a lawyer Ben has represented a range of clients as an advocate in the NSW, Federal, Victorian and Queensland Courts. Ben has been identified as a thought leader by the NSW Law Society for the new safe harbour for directors and chaired its Insolvency Reform Masterclass in 2018 and 2020. Ben is an industry leader in insolvency law and commercial litigation, and has recorded a series of achievements during his career: Strategic adviser to the Law Institute of Victoria (Small to Medium Practice Advisory Committee); Policy-making involvement in the NSW Law Society as a member of the Insolvency Business Law Committee; Publishing journal articles and presenting seminars for Chartered Accountants, CPA Australia, the Australian Institute of Credit Management, American Bankruptcy Institute, the Law Society of NSW and the Australian Restructuring Insolvency & Turnaround Association; International experience as a member of the International Committee of the American Bankruptcy Institute; Teaching insolvency professionals the postgraduate Insolvency Education Program (ARITA); Author of “The Construction Industry and Insolvency Law” in the National Building Service published by Thomson Reuters.

Katelin Whitley, Principal, Bestic Law
Katelin Whitley is the principal of Bestic Law located in Sydney and the Hunter Valley and practices primarily in succession, trust, and property law matters. She was admitted to practice in 2001 and was recognised by the NSW Law Society as an Accredited Wills and Estates Specialist in 2011 and as an Accredited Property Law Specialist in 2021. She works on both simple and high-level estate planning and acts on estate administrations including for large and complex estates. She has considerable experience advising and acting on contested estate litigation including lack of testamentary capacity and undue influence cases, family provision claims, construction of will litigation, and application of the Forfeiture Act. Katelin has represented estates, applicants, and beneficiaries. Katelin has completed her Master of Laws at the University of Sydney and Master of Forensic Mental Health in the UNSW School of Psychiatry. She has been lecturing in the College of Law Wills & Estates Master of Applied Law program since 2017, is a member of the Law Society NSW Property Law Committee, and was a member of the Law Society NSW Accredited Wills & Estates Specialists Committee from 2012 to 2022. Katelin is also a Notary Public and serves as a Council Member with the Society of Notaries of New South Wales Inc.

David Ash, Barrister, Frederick Jordan Chambers
David Ash is a mediator, arbitrator and barrister practising from Frederick Jordan Chambers in Sydney. Admitted as a barrister in NSW in 1998, David has maintained a broad civil practice. He has regularly advised and appeared in state and federal Courts and statutory tribunals including courts of appeal and the High Court of Australia. He is a part-time general member of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal. David is approved by BarADR as an arbitrator and as a mediator. David is the author of Three Sydney Judges, a history of three Sydney appointments to the High Court. He blogs at jurisprude.net . David is a consulting editor for the Federal Court Reports and writes for the NSW Civil Procedure Handbook. David has worked as a research officer with the Judicial Commission of NSW and as a legal editor with the Law Book Company. He holds a Master of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Sydney. Contact David at d.ash@fjc.net.au or connect via his chambers.

Julian O’Sullivan, Barrister at law, 13 Wentworth Chambers
Julian O'Sullivan of 13 Wentworth Chambers was admitted to practice as a solicitor in March 1996. He worked in the dispute resolution group of Mallesons Stephen Jaques. In 2001 he joined the London office of Linklaters & Alliance as a member of its Intellectual Property, IT and Communications Group. Since being called to the Bar in 2003, Mr O'Sullivan has practised in the fields of commercial and corporate, banking and insolvency, competition and trade practices, intellectual property, aviation and professional negligence.

Mario Rashid-Ring, Partner, Bartier Perry
Mario Rashid-Ring is a motivated and highly capable commercial litigator specialising in construction & infrastructure. Mario works with a diverse mix of clients, ranging from large multinationals to individuals, and believes that the key to building and maintaining strong relationships is continuous, open and effective dialogue. His technical knowledge of the law, coupled with his degree in Business and Commerce helps Mario deliver tailored and practical solutions to his clients at all times. Ever mindful of the commercial realities of disputes and the specific merits of each case, Mario encourages the strategic use of alternate dispute resolution methods when appropriate. However, when litigation is deemed necessary, he readily assists clients across a range of Australian jurisdictions.

Paul Evans, Partner, Makinson D’Apice
Paul is a Partner at Makinson d’Apice with over 30 years’ experience in the Private Clients area. An Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates Law, he is also a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. Paul frequently speaks at seminars on Wills and Estate Law, providing continuing legal education for solicitors and other professionals. Paul qualified as a Solicitor in England in 1992 and in NSW in 1994. He holds Arts and Law degrees from the University of Sydney. His expertise includes wills and estate planning, disputes to wills, protecting assets for future generations, and estate administration. During his 18 years in London, Paul specialised in inheritance tax mitigation and worked with charities such as Save the Children Fund and The King Edward’s Hospital Fund for London.Before joining Makinson d’Apice in 2011, Paul worked at National Australia Trustees Limited (part of NAB Private Wealth) as Manager Northern States, Estate Planning. Paul has extensive experience assisting a wide range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, and creating tailored solutions for blended families. Paul regularly appears in Doyles Guide in the areas of estate litigation and Wills, Estates & Succession Planning.

Tanja Djokic, Principal Solicitor, TD Migration Consulting
Tanja Djokic is a Principal Solicitor of TD Migration Consulting, law practice specialising in immigration law. Tanja has extensive experience working with both corporate and individual clients and focuses her business practice on providing high quality immigration advice. Tanja is admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of NSW, High Court of Australia and is also admitted as a Solicitor and Barrister of High Court of New Zealand. Tanja is also a Member of the Law Society of Australia and Migration Institute of Australia. Under Tanja’s leadership, TD Migration Consulting was a Finalist for Outstanding Professional Services at the 2022 and 2023 Parramatta Local Business Awards. In 2023, Tanja was also selected as a Finalist for Private Practice Lawyer of the Year, awarded by Women Lawyers Association of NSW. In 2025, Tanja was also a finalist for Sole Practitioner of the Year, at the Lawyers Weekly Women In Law Awards.

Caroline Hutchinson, Principal/Director, Coleman Greig Lawyers
Caroline Hutchinson is a Principal Director and Accredited Specialist in Commercial Litigation who leads Coleman Greig’s Commercial Litigation and Employment teams. She is also a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. With extensive experience in litigation, Caroline and her dynamic team deal with a wide variety of issues from contractual disputes to intellectual property proceedings, misleading and deceptive conduct through to insolvency matters, building and construction through to workplace advice and disputes. Caroline brings to the benefit of her clients a pragmatic perspective and has advised on large-scale commercial projects, complex contractual disputes and litigation, and worked with national clients in various sectors including Australian subsidiaries of multinationals. Caroline is well-placed to assist in mitigating the risks involving the effects of litigation on a company’s corporate profile with her keen grasp of commercial realities and comprehensive understanding of the differing legislative requirements across the various Australian states. She is highly knowledgeable and has expert skills, in alternative dispute resolution processes, pursuing the resolution of disputes in the environments of both threatened and ongoing litigation. She is a non-executive (independent) director on one of Western Sydney University’s boards, the ambassador for Coleman Greig’s Women in Business forum, and is a proud proponent of community and pro-bono work.

Greg Martin, Principal, Martin Bullock Lawyers
Greg Martin is the principal of the firm Martin Bullock Lawyers and a senior solicitor of 35 years' experience. He has practiced in litigation for the whole of his career, including criminal law, personal injury, family law, wills and estates and extensive commercial litigation. Greg lectures in law at Western Sydney University, lecturing in Contracts, Advanced Torts, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Criminal Law. Greg is passionate about legal education, mentoring and coaching younger lawyers and law students, and approaching legal problems from outside the square to present cost effective and timely solutions for his clients. Greg was formerly an Accredited Specialist with the Law Society of NSW. Greg loves politics, art, and poetry and is eagerly awaiting the next Sydney Swans premiership. Greg is happy to advise you and to answer any of your questions.

Dominic Maley, Partner, Maclarens Lawyers
Dominic Maley was made a partner of Maclarens Lawyers in 2015. He is a Casual Academic at WSU, where since 2017 he has been the sole lecturer in Professional Practice and Building Law, and more recently he has taken up positions at the university teaching Building Law (under grad), Construction Law (post grad) (Course Coordinator), and the Expert Evidence modules of Construction Claims. He is also a Casual Academic at UTS, where he is the Course Coordinator in the following subjects: Property Transactions, Contractual Documentation, and Construction Law. Dominic has built up a large practice in option contracts, conveyancing, easements, retail and commercial leasing, and property law related litigation.

Janine Lapworth, Senior Consultant, Simpsons Solicitors
Janine Lapworth is a Senior Consultant with extensive experience in corporate, commercial, intellectual property, and entertainment law. She has worked at national and international law firms, as well as in senior in-house legal positions at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and ESPN Star Sports. Janine advises a diverse range of clients, including international studios, industry groups, tech start-ups, and creative businesses, focusing on areas such as television production, distribution, publishing, and general IP contracting.

Steven Brown, Chairman, Etienne Lawyers
Steven Brown is highly experienced lawyer with an extensive knowledge in all aspects of commercial law, with an intimate knowledge of the Corporations Law and the Australian Securities Exchange business and listing rules, being involved in corporate structuring, compliance, corporate takeovers, company floats, the preparation of prospectuses, employee share schemes and advising on directors' duties, and insolvency and securities law and practice. Steven currently lectures: in the Masters of Banking Law Course conducted by Macquarie University; in the Master of Finance for FINSIA in the areas of securities and insolvency and contract law and law, regulation and ethics; and for the Property Investors Association of Australia in security law and practice. Steven has published a number of articles on commercial subjects. He has lectured for the Australian Institute of Company Directors from 1989-2008, lectured in the Master and Doctorate courses at UTS in corporations, finance and securities law from 1989-1995, and is currently lecturing in the College of Law Masters course in commercial drafting and business structuring.

Dalvin Chien, Partner, Mills Oakley
Dalvin is a partner at Mills Oakley where he leads the ICT and Digital Law team. Dalvin is a leading technology and cybersecurity lawyer with over 20 years’ experience. He has deep expertise in technology contracting, privacy, cybersecurity, security of critical infrastructure, data sharing, e-commerce and emerging technology including Artificial Intelligence. He has led deal teams for significant technology transactions and advised on novel and complex cybersecurity and technology issues for a broad range of clients. Teams Dalvin leads has ranked in Legal 500 for Technology. Dalvin was a finalist for Cybersecurity Partner of the Year in 2023 and 2024 and for Technology Law Partner of the Year in 2022, 2023, and 2024 at the LawyersWeekly Partner Awards. He was a finalist for Partner of the Year at the LawyersWeekly Law Awards in 2024. Dalvin is a member of the NSW Law Society Data and Privacy Law Committee. Dalvin previously taught Information Technology Law, Commercial Drafting, Commercial Law, and Negotiation at a tertiary level. He is frequently called upon to provide workshops and thought leadership pieces on procurement, technology transformation, cybersecurity, innovation, data sharing, and Artificial Intelligence.

Kim Hunter, Criminal Defence Lawyer, Hunter Flood Lawyers
Kim Hunter is a criminal defence and immigration lawyer as well as an Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law from Hunter Flood Lawyers in Sydney. Kim has a law degree, 3 first places in law exams (Criminal law, evidence & succession), second place in Constitutional Law and 2 Butterworths Law prizes. Kim Has always had her own private law practice and since becoming an Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law now only practices in criminal defence and complex immigration matters. Kim has formerly lectured in post graduate law at Australian National University and regularly lectures for the Law Society of NSW, Legal Aid and various other professional bodies and organisations including the MIA and Law Council of Australia. Kim is on an expert panel for a research project led by Prof Alison Gerard and funded by the Australian Research Council, being undertaken by leading Professors from Charles Sturt, Flinders and Monash universities in Australia and Oxford University in the UK on the topic of ‘Crimmigration’ – the intersection of criminal and immigration laws in Australia.