Tuesday, 31 March 2026
Ethics and Professional Responsibilities
Legal Ethics in a Digital and Hybrid World
Join an interactive discussion about the professional and ethical implications of using AI in legal practice and meeting your supervision and other regulatory obligations in a digital and hybrid working world.
- Examine the key developments in these areas, consider some hypothetical scenarios, and gain practical tips to ensure you meet your obligations under the Australian Solicitors Conduct Rules
Presented by Sharyn Morrison, Head of Legal Workplace – General Counsel's Office, Sara Al-Salihi, Senior Legal Counsel – General Counsel's Office, MinterEllison
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Ethics and Professional Responsibility
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Chair
Lucy Line, Barrister, Foley’s List; Member, Victorian Bar's Ethics Committee
Presenters
Lucy Line, Barrister, Foley’s ListLucy M.E. Line has practised as a barrister at the Victorian Bar and Tasmanian Bar for 12 years. She specialises in employment law, public law and regulatory and disciplinary matters, particularly in the anti-corruption, legal, education, medical and financial sectors. Lucy often acts for and against regulators. She has acted in proceedings where parties have included the Fair Work Ombudsman, WorkCover, Comcare, ASIC, AHPRA, Integrity Oversight Victoria, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, Consumer Affairs Victoria, the Victorian Institute of Teaching, the Architects Registration Board, the Victorian Legal Services Commissioner and the Trans-Tasman IP Attorneys Board. Lucy has particular strength in law relating to legal ethics; she has taught ethics to Juris Doctor students at Monash University, where she is a Senior Fellow, has served on the Victorian Bar’s Ethics Committee, and is regularly briefed by the Law Institute of Victoria to provide ethical advice to solicitors. Prior to coming to the Bar, Lucy was a Judge’s Associate at the Supreme Court of Victoria, a solicitor at Corrs Chambers Westgarth, and a legal officer at the Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department.
Sharyn Morrison, Head of Legal Workplace – General Counsel's Office, MinterEllison
Sara Al-Salihi, Senior Legal Counsel – General Counsel's Office, MinterEllison
Sara Al-Salihi is a technology and privacy lawyer with broad expertise in digital law, data privacy, and emerging technologies. She has developed her skills through diverse roles in Australia and internationally, including working for a global technology company and leading international law firms. Sara holds advanced certifications in privacy and data governance (AIPG, CIPM, CIPP/E). Her experience spans technology law, data protection, AI governance and ethics, and advising on complex digital procurement arrangements. Since 2019, Sara has been Senior Legal Counsel (Digital) within the General Counsel team at MinterEllison. In this role, she advises the firm on technology, privacy, AI governance, and regulatory compliance, helping to manage risk and enable responsible innovation.
