Monday, 29 September 2025
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key components of professional conduct codes applicable to architects
- Learn how to minimise legal risk and avoid disciplinary prosecution through compliance
Description
Attend and earn 1 Formal CPD Point in Practice Management and Professional Conduct
Lawyers attending earn 1 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Chair
Charles Fortin, Managing Director, Collard Maxwell Architects
Practice Management and Professional Conduct – PC1
Complying with Codes of Conduct and Avoiding Disciplinary Prosecution
- In addition to their technical skills, architects also need to be mindful of their professional obligations under codes of conduct
- Falling foul of a code of conduct can not only result in civil claims, but can also lead to disciplinary prosecution by regulators
- Natasha will share her experience acting for architects and other construction professionals in defence of disciplinary prosecutions and will:
- Cover the key aspects of an architect's professional obligations
- Provide examples of where projects have gone wrong (leading to disciplinary prosecution)
- Provide practical advice and tips in terms of complying with code/s of conduct (and avoiding disciplinary action)
Presented by Natasha Stojanovich, Partner, Lander & Rogers (Victorian Construction Lead); Leading Construction & Infrastructure Litigation Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2021-2024; Best Lawyers, Insurance and Construction Law
Presenters
Natasha Stojanovich, Partner, Lander & Rogers
Natasha handles complex disputes involving construction professionals. Over the years, she has acted for numerous architects, engineers and building surveyors as well as property valuers and real estate agents. She has also acted for local councils, government departments and various statutory authorities and has extensive experience defending professional indemnity claims against councils. Natasha has extensive experience in claims involving non-compliant building products, including flammable cladding. Natasha has considerable experience handling litigation in the Federal, Supreme and County Courts, as well at VCAT. She also has experience in class action litigation. Natasha is a proficient public speaker. She regularly delivers in-house training for her clients, as well as speaking at conferences and other industry events. Natasha was recently recognised in the 2019 Legal 500 rankings in the category of insurance. She has also been recognised in Best Lawyers in Australia for her expertise in Construction / Infrastructure Law and Insurance Law.
Charles Fortin, Managing Director, Collard Maxwell Architects
Charles graduated architecture from the Illinois Institute of Technology, a Chicago institution known for its Bauhaus philosophy and expertise in high-rise design and construction. He is the Managing Director and owner of Collard Maxwell Architects, a practice which has been in business since 1947. His focus is on the design and delivery of complex projects of all types, including: Mixed-Use Residential, Data Centers, Education, and Lifestyle Retirement projects. As the Nominated Executive Architect for CM+A, Charles has reviewed and improved hundreds of designs for builders and developers. He has also, as a result, developed a keen eye for value management opportunities and for identifying design risks and challenges.
