Presenters

Gregory Burton SC, 5 Wentworth Chambers
Gregory Burton SC FCIArb FRI TEP practises primarily in commercial/equity matters, at trial and appellate levels, from 5 Wentworth Chambers, with a focus on corporations, finance and securities, insolvency, insurance, trusts, property (intellectual, personal, real) and succession/family provision. He took silk in 2004. He is also a long-standing mediator and arbitrator, expert determiner, and domain name dispute determiner for auDA. He edits and co-authors a banking and finance law journal and text, and has authored and edited books, articles and commentary, and speaks, on aspects of commercial law/equity, public law, evidence and practice/ethics and ADR. He is Procurator (church counsel) for the Presbyterian Church of Australia, federally and in some States, chairs and has chaired or been a member of dispute or discipline panels for various organisations and holds a part-time tribunal appointment (primary and appellate).

Jessica Lipsett, Director, Vocare Law
Jessica is a passionate charity lawyer and assists charitable and not-for-profit organisations with all aspects of their work including establishment and structuring, regulatory compliance, and complex dispute resolution. She is also a regular presenter of technical papers, training and professional development to the sector. She holds a Bachelor of Laws and Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice from Bond University and was admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Queensland in 2013 and the High Court of Australia in 2014. Having worked across multiple roles in the Education and Not-for-Profit sector, Jessica combines her practical experience and legal knowledge to assist institutional clients navigate their way through dispute-related matters. While methodical by nature with great attention to detail, Jessica’s ability to ‘see the big picture’ allows her to develop flexible solutions for the needs of clients and work alongside them to achieve desired outcomes. Jessica has experience conducting matters in the Supreme Court of Queensland, Federal Court, Federal Circuit Court, Family Court of Australia, Queensland Anti-Discrimination Tribunal, Australian Human Rights Commission and Fair Work Commission. Jessica serves as a Commissioner for Uniting Education: Schools and Colleges, a ministry of the Uniting Church in Queensland which oversees the delivery of education to children and young people through its 18 affiliated schools and residential colleges. She is also a Board member of a Uniting Church school in North Brisbane. When not working, Jessica is an adventurous traveller and a passionate supporter of the Church’s international partners, frequently combing her overseas adventures with opportunities to support the humanitarian work of the local church abroad.