Thursday, 27 November 2025
Chair
Jacqueline Dawson, Principal Solicitor, Sexton Family Law; Accredited Specialist in Family Law
Navigating the New Family Law (Property) Reforms and 2025 Case Review
- A practical guide to the Family Law Amendment Act 2024
- What practitioners need to consider now when initiating or responding to proceedings under the new framework
- Emerging themes and judicial approaches post-reform
Presented by Antonella Sanderson, Principal Solicitor/Director, Family Law Matters; Accredited Specialist in Family Law; Recommended Family & divorce Lawyer, Doyle’s Guide 2025
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Presenters
Jacqueline Dawson, Principal Solicitor, Sexton Family LawJacqueline Dawson is the Principal of Sexton Family Law and an Accredited Specialist in Family Law. Admitted to practice as a solicitor in 1994 and an Accredited Specialist since 2001, Jacqueline began practice in early 1995 with the firm then known as Robyn Sexton & Associates and remained as a principal of the firm when Judge Sexton was appointed to the Federal Magistrates Court. Jacqueline is a Councillor of the Law Society of NSW, and the 2025 Junior Vice President. Within the Law Society, she is presently Chair of the Specialist Accreditation Board, Co-Chair of the Family Law Committee and Chair of the Professional Conduct Committee. She also serves as a board member of the NSW Legal Aid Commission, a member of the Sydney University Law Extension Committee and a member of the Legal Qualifications Committee of the Legal Profession Admission Board.
Antonella Sanderson, Principal Solicitor/Director, Family Law Matters
Antonella Sanderson is the Founder and Principal Solicitor of Family Law Matters, a boutique family law firm in Sydney dedicated to resolution-focused legal advice. Her firm is known for its unwavering commitment to collaborative solutions, and empowering clients to avoid court wherever possible. Antonella’s passion extends beyond client advocacy—she is a devoted mentor to young lawyers, cultivating a team culture that values learning, collaboration, and pride in family law as a specialised profession. At Family Law Matters, professional development is paramount, conflict healers are encouraged, flexibility is embraced, and working collaboratively is the norm. When she's not guiding families through separation with wisdom and compassion, Antonella is navigating the oceans. An accomplished sailor, she recently completed an epic voyage from Darwin to Sydney aboard her catamaran. Her sights are now set on exploring the vibrant coral reefs along Australia’s east coast—charting new waters both professionally and personally.
