Presenters

James Marcus, Barrister, Len King Chambers
James was admitted to practice in 2012 and practiced as a general legal advisor and criminal defence lawyer for five years before joining the South Australia Office of the Director of Public Prosecution as a trial prosecutor in 2017. James has experience as prosecutor and defence counsel in a wide range of serious and complex criminal matters in first instance and on appeal in all South Australian jurisdictions. James also has experience in administrative and commercial law providing advice and appearing as counsel in judicial and merit reviews of government decisions and in commercial litigation. In April 2019 James joined the independent bar and practices from Len King Chambers in all South Australian jurisdictions. James accepts briefs in criminal law and associated matters such as professional disciplinary, examinations, confiscation proceedings, intervention orders and control orders, administrative law, inquests and enquiries and commercial litigation. James also conducts appellate proceedings from all such matters. James is presently a member of the Law Society of South Australia Criminal Law Committee.

Michelle Barnes, Barrister, Len King Chambers
Michelle Barnes was admitted to practice in 2000 and joined the Independent Bar in 2013. She has substantial experience as trial counsel in all South Australian criminal jurisdictions as well as appellate counsel experience. Prior to moving to the independent bar, Michelle's experience included working for the Legal Services Commission and as a Prosecutor (Commonwealth DPP). She has particular interest and expertise in Commonwealth Law. Michelle is an Adjunct Lecturer at the College of Law, lecturing in Advocacy and Criminal Law. Michelle is also an Officer in the Army Reserves and holds a Graduate Certificate in Military Law from ANU. She regularly appears as counsel in Military Tribunals and provides advice on military discipline and administrative matters to ADF Command and members.

Michael Kernot, Barrister, Carrington Chambers
Michael Kernot was born in Adelaide, educated at Pulteney Grammar School and Adelaide University where he graduated LLB 1975. He was admitted to Supreme Court of South Australia 1976 and practised both in South Australia and the Northern Territory. Michael signed Bar Roll in 1993 and is a Founding member of Carrington Chambers. He practises primarily in the areas of Personal Injury and Workers Compensation. He is a Member of SA Bar Association and Australian Lawyers Alliance.