Thursday, 9 October 2025
Description
Attend and earn 0.5 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Relocations Disputes: Latest Update and Practical Considerations
Legal and practical considerations in intra-state, inter-state, and international relocation matters
Presented by Karen Shea, Barrister, Frederick Jordan Chambers; Preeminent Parenting and Children’s Matters Barrister, Doyle’s Guide, 2025
Chair
Alicia Elliott, Practice Director, Broun Abrahams Burreket; Accredited Specialist in Family Law; Preeminent Parenting & Children’s Matters Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2025
Presenters
Alicia Elliott, Practice Director, Broun Abrahams BurreketAlicia is an accredited specialist in family law with over 15 years of exclusive practice in the field. She is recognised in the 2025 Doyle’s Guide (New South Wales) as a pre-eminent parenting and children’s matters lawyer and a recommended leading family and divorce lawyer. Known for her clear, pragmatic advice and compassionate approach, Alicia helps clients navigate emotionally charged matters including parenting disputes involving family violence, addiction, mental health challenges, and international relocation. She also advises on high-value and complex financial matters, including trusts, overseas property, and business interests. Alicia is deeply committed to resolving disputes cost-effectively and in the best interests of her clients and their children.
Karen Shea, Barrister, Frederick Jordan Chambers
Karen specialises in family law and children’s care and protection. Prior to coming to the Bar, Karen practiced as a family law solicitor for 18 years. Karen was a Family Law Advocate at Legal Aid NSW from 2009 to 2018. She has extensive experience in appearing for parties and children’s representatives in the Federal Circuit & Family Court of Australia, the Children’s Court and District Court. She also has experience in adoption proceedings and complex matters involving children in the parens patriae jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. In addition to her practice, Karen co-teaches Family Law Advocacy & Practice and Children & the Law at the University of NSW. Karen is named on the Doyles list of Leading Family Law Junior Counsel (NSW) 2025 and Leading Parenting & Children’s Matters Barristers (NSW) 2025.
