Presenters

Shaun Berg, Barrister, Nigel Bowen Chambers
Shaun practises in all areas of intellectual property matters including in the field of biotechnology, pharmaceutical and software development. He also has a strong understanding of issues arising in research funding, research ethics, research integrity, conflicts of interest, privacy, and freedom of information. Admitted to the bar in 2024, Shaun holds a Master of Science, Bachelor of Laws (Hons.) and Bachelor of Commerce. He is currently undertaking a Doctorate in Law at University of Technology, Sydney. Shaun has significant experience in intellectual property transactions and dispute resolution. He was the principal negotiator for FDA approved drugs into the US market, specifically for Hunter Disease (non-CNS) and Maroteaux-Lamy Syndrome. Shaun has appeared as junior counsel in the High Court, as counsel in the Supreme Court and all higher jurisdictions. Shaun also has a deep interest and understanding in Cultural Knowledge matters. Shaun was also principal negotiator for the Ngarrindjeri Nation for treaty negotiations in South Australia. In over 25 years of legal practice Shaun has been involved in a myriad of commercial disputes. These include relating to property issues, contract disputes, and business conduct. Shaun was the editor of the book titled: Coming to Terms. He has authored numerous papers and other publications and is a recent recipient of the Eric Anderson Award for best article relating to Environmental Management.

Amy Nikolovski, Managing Partner, DBH Lawyers
Amy is the Managing Partner of DBH Lawyers. Amy practices in the areas of workers compensation, motor vehicle accident, public liability and general personal injury law, being recognised as a leading lawyer across her areas of expertise in South Australia and Nationally. Amy is an active member of the Law Society of South Australia, sitting on numerous boards and committees, and was President of the Society in 2019, being only the 4th female to be elected to the position in the 140 year history of the SA Law Society. Amy currently sits on the Board of LawGuard and the Litigation Assistance Fund and is a committee member of the Law Society Wellbeing and Resilience Committee. Amy is passionate about gender equity and diversity in the law and business. She was the former Chair of Equality Diversity and Inclusion Committee and was the South Australian representative on the Law Council of Australia’s Equal Opportunity Committee from 2018-2021. In addition Amy is a highly desired speaker on the topic, delivering papers throughout South Australia and Nationally. In 2020 Amy was named one of InDaily’s 40 Under 40, these prestigious awards recognise the leading business people in South Australia aged under 40. In addition to heading one of our personal injury teams, Amy is the Partner responsible for Business Development and Marketing. She was also the founding partner behind DBH Lawyers women’s professional networking group, Doing Business in Heels.