Thursday, 20 March 2025
Defamation and Technological Advancements
- Defamation on social media
- Serious harm?
- “Me-too”
- Defamation and AI
Presented by Rebecca Dunn, Partner, Gilbert + Tobin; Recognised as a leading lawyer in Asia Pacific Legal 500, Best Lawyers and Doyle’s Guide
Chair
Andrew Munro, Partner, Wardell Chambers
Description
Attend and earn 0.5 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Presenters
Andrew Munro, Partner, Wardell ChambersAndrew holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Waikato and a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from the College of Law in New South Wales. With nearly 15 years of experience as a Principal Lawyer at Slater & Gordon, he has developed extensive expertise in civil, commercial, and consumer litigation. Now a barrister, Andrew has a broad practice that includes commercial disputes, estate litigation, professional negligence, and niche areas like strata disputes and defamation. He appears before all levels of Australian Courts and Tribunals, including regional and remote locations, and is known for his adaptable approach to legal challenges.
Rebecca Dunn, Partner, Gilbert + Tobin
Rebecca is a partner in Gilbert + Tobin’s Tech & IP group and an experienced litigator in intellectual property and media law. She specialises in copyright, defamation, trade mark litigation, and Australian Consumer Law, with particular expertise in the online space. Her enforcement work spans national and international clients in the film and music industries, and she has litigated in the Supreme and Federal Courts, including at the High Court of Australia. Rebecca serves as President of the Communications and Media Law Alliance and is a member of several professional societies. She holds a Bachelor of Law (First Class Honours) from the University of Sydney, a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Newcastle, and a Master of Research focused on social media law and democracy.
