Tuesday, 31 March 2026
Description
Attend and earn 0.5 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Chair
Marian Clarkin, Barrister, Chapman's List
Immigration Law Foundations and Intersections
- The ‘good to know’ bits for all lawyers
- Immigration compliance for employers
- Immigration and criminal law
- Immigration and family law
Presented by James Hammond, Principal Lawyer, Hammond Migration Leading Lawyer, Immigration Law, Doyle's Guide 2025
Presenters
James Hammond, Principal Lawyer, Hammond MigrationJames is the principal lawyer at Hammond Migration, a firm committed to supporting employers, employees and families through the complex Australian visa process. He has extensive experience navigating Australia’s immigration system and use it for the benefit of all our clients seeking skilled employees for their business or new professionals and workers seeking opportunities in Australia. Australia’s immigration policies are complex and change often. As an immigration lawyer, he is notified immediately of legislative changes; and it is his business to know these laws inside out. James have practised exclusively in the field of Australian immigration since 2005 and he understands that the decision to move life overseas is a major one. On top of that, the visa process itself can be quite daunting. The Australian Department of Home Affairs expect substantial evidence with applications, and a high degree of accuracy with information and legal criteria. There is not always a second chance to fix this, and refusals can lead to delays and increased costs. Our role is to support you through the process so that the visa is granted the first time, as quickly and cost-efficiently as possible. He takes pride in having helped thousands of people from at least 50 countries successfully gain their Australian visas to start their new life in Australia.
Marian Clarkin, Barrister, Chapman's List
Trial and appellate advocacy forms the basis of Marian’s practice and she has appeared in superior courts in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Tasmania. Outside of court, Marian also regularly represents clients to negotiate settlements and participate in mediations, as well as drafting and settling documents and providing advice. Marian has a broad practice, which often involves complex matters where many areas of the law overlap and there are multiple related proceedings on foot.
