Now in its 12th year, the Parramatta 10 Points in One Day Conference is developed and curated to keep you abreast of new laws, trends and practical guidance from subject matter experts. With a broad range of topics included, you won’t have to travel to the CBD to gain in-person updates in the practice areas of your choosing, plus achieve your compulsory Ethics, Professional Skills and Practice Management requirements. Attend for the full 10 hours or only the sessions most relevant to your practice. 

Presenters

Mr. Paul Evans, Partner, Makinson d’Apice Lawyers
Paul is a Partner at Makinson d'Apice and has over 20 years' experience in the area of Private Clients. He is an Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates Law and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. Paul is a regular speaker on Wills and Estate Law at Estate Planning, Estate Administration and Superannuation seminars providing continuing legal education for solicitors and other professionals. Paul qualified as a Solicitor in England in 1992 and in NSW in 1994 and has degrees in Arts and Law from the University of Sydney. Paul specialises in wills and estate planning, disputes to wills, protecting assets for future generations and estate administration. Paul lived in London for 18 years and during that time specialised in inheritance tax mitigation. He also acted for charities, including Save the Children Fund and The King Edward's Hospital Fund for London. Before joining Makinson & d'Apice in 2011 Paul worked at National Australia Trustees Limited (part of Nabprivatewealth) where he was Manager Northern States, Estate Planning. Paul is highly experienced in assisting a range of clients including high net worth individuals in transferring and protecting their wealth. He has also helped many clients with a blended family to create solutions to provide for all family members. Paul has been listed in the 2021 Doyles Guide as a Leading Estates Litigation Lawyer and a Preeminent Wills Estates and Succession Planning Lawyer in New South Wales.


Ms. Katelin Whitley, Principal, Bestic Law
Katelin Whitley is the principal of Bestic Law located in both the Hunter Valley and Sydney and practices primarily in succession, trust, and property law matters. She was admitted to practice in 2001 and was recognised by the NSW Law Society as an Accredited Wills and Estates Specialist in 2011 and as an Accredited Property Law Specialist in 2021. She works on both simple and high-level estate planning and acts on estate administrations including for large and complex estates. She has considerable experience advising and acting on contested estate litigation including lack of testamentary capacity and undue influence cases, family provision claims, construction of will litigation, and application of the Forfeiture Act. Katelin has represented estates, applicants, and beneficiaries. Katelin has completed her Master of Laws at the University of Sydney and Master of Forensic Mental Health in the UNSW School of Psychiatry. She has been lecturing in the College of Law Wills & Estates Master of Applied Law program since 2017. She served as a member of the Law Society NSW Elder Law and Succession Committee and the Law Society NSW Accredited Wills & Estates Specialists Committee. Katelin is also a Notary Public and serves as a Council Member with the Society of Notaries of New South Wales Inc.


Ms. Sarwa Abdelraheem, Barrister, Waratah Chambers
Sarwa Abdelraheem was called to the Bar in 2019 and is a member of the NSW Bar Association and the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia. Prior to coming to the Bar, Sarwa was admitted as a solicitor in 2006. As a solicitor she practiced largely in family law matters working both as a solicitor and solicitor advocate. Sarwa worked in various private firms, at the South West Sydney Legal Centre and was principal of a private law firm for over 7 years. Sarwa has obtained a degree in Law at the University of Technology Sydney and a Masters of Law with a Family Law Major through the College of Law. Sarwa also holds a degree in Communication with a Film Production Major.


Mr. Robert O'Neill, Barrister, Lachlan Macquarie Chambers
Rob O'Neill is a barrister practising in regulatory offences, inquests and inquiries, and industrial and employment law. He specialises in areas involving the intersection of the criminal law with business: occupational health and safety, competition law, corporations law and environmental regulation offences. He appears in both prosecutions and civil penalty proceedings at trial and appellate level, at inquests and disciplinary proceedings, and at Fair Work Australia and other employment law tribunals. He also appears in state and federal courts in industrial cases, employment contract hearings, general protections disputes, sexual harassment and discrimination cases. Occupational Health and Safety/Regulatory Offences - Rob primarily acts for companies charged with offences under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and similar legislation, in contested cases and pleas. He is available to advise on incident management, analysing briefs of evidence, and whether a case should be contested or pleas of guilty entered. Rob is an experienced jury trial advocate. Rob has also acted for clients in prosecutions under the Environmental Protection Act, the Building Act, the Planning Act, and the Food Act, and is briefed by the Victorian Commissioner for Gambling and Liquor Regulation as well as several local councils to prosecute offences. He appears in the Court of Appeal in interlocutory appeals and conviction and sentence appeals.


Julian Brophy, Director, Perception Partners
Julian Brophy is a strategic communications specialist of 30 years standing. He holds a BA Hons. from the University of Sydney and has worked as a broadcaster, government advisor and specialist provider of high level communications, stakeholder and engagement advice. His career in communications commenced in 1989 at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation ABC where he was employed as a journalist in the Radio News bureau in Sydney. His work as a broadcast journalist included specialising in financial reporting and contributing to national radio news bulletins as well as regular programs on ABC local radio and Radio National. Julian hosted his own program on Sydney’s ABC 702 before working on the development and establishment of Australia’s first 24-hour news network, ABC News Radio, on which he was a broadcast anchor. After leaving the ABC he led communications in government in the challenging health portfolio in New South Wales between 1995 and 1999. His time in government provided the highest level of experience in, and understanding of, public policy, government and legal process and the critical interface of these with the media, stakeholders and the community. Julian commenced private practice in 1999 and is the Principal of Perception Partners, a specialist provider of high-level strategic communications’ advice and counsel. He is skilled in crisis communications and issues management and has extensive experience in the provision of advice for clients within the legal context including complex commercial and other litigation, Royal Commissions, other Commissions of Inquiry and civil & criminal proceedings. His expertise includes the provision of a wide range of communication services including: Development of communications strategies and plans including proactive and defensive media management; Crisis communication services and issues management; Reputation management; Stakeholder liaison and management, including government, community and private sector; and Media training and preparation services.


Dr. Stephen Pallavicini, Special Counsel, Macpherson Kelley
Stephen is an experienced commercial property lawyer with experience both in private practice and as a Senior Legal Counsel in-house in an ASX 200 listed company. Stephen works collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders providing practical legal outcomes, both in structuring transactions and in delivery. He is fully engaged and accountable for his work, with an eye for detail and assessing risk, providing well-crafted advice and documents to his clients. His focus is on commercial property acquisitions and disposals, property development and commercial / industrial / retail leasing. Stephen is an accredited specialist in property law, has been actively involved in New South Wales Law Society property law committee for many years, is joint editor of the Australian Property Law Bulletin and authored specialist property law publications.


Mr. John Clifton, Barrister, Edmund Barton Chambers
John Clifton came to the Bar in 2004. Prior to that he worked in litigation at small and medium firms since his admission as a solicitor in 1994, including 2 years in the United Kingdom. John has worked on a wide variety of matters in his career, but in recent years his practice has consisted mainly of commercial litigation arising from contractual disputes. He also practises in Wills and Estates litigation including Family Provision claims and has a particular interest in that area.


Mr. Andrew Givney, Barrister, Lachlan Macquarie Chambers
Andrew Givney was called to the Bar in 1987 and has practiced exclusively in Family Law since then. Andrew was one of the founding members of Waratah Chambers, returning to practice in Parramatta in 2017. Andrew has served on Legal Aid committees including the committee to appoint Independent Children’s Lawyers for approximately 10 years. Andrew has appeared in the Full Court on numerous occasions, has been involved in trials covering a wide spectrum of Family Law matters. Andrew has served two terms as a Director or RSPCA (NSW) and is a keen advocate for animal welfare.


David Ash, Barrister, Frederick Jordan Chambers
David Ash is a mediator, arbitrator and barrister practising from Frederick Jordan Chambers in Sydney. Admitted as a barrister in NSW in 1998, David has maintained a broad civil practice. He has regularly advised and appeared in state and federal Courts and statutory tribunals including courts of appeal and the High Court of Australia. He is a part-time general member of the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal. David is approved by BarADR as an arbitrator and as a mediator. David is the author of Three Sydney Judges, a history of three Sydney appointments to the High Court. He blogs at jurisprude.net . David is a consulting editor for the Federal Court Reports and writes for the NSW Civil Procedure Handbook. David has worked as a research officer with the Judicial Commission of NSW and as a legal editor with the Law Book Company. He holds a Master of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Sydney. Contact David at d.ash@fjc.net.au or connect via his chambers.


Robyn Druitt, Barrister, Lachlan Macquarie Chambers
Robyn Druitt is a barrister at Lachlan Macquarie Chambers. She was admitted to the bar on 4 February 1991. Prior to this Robyn practiced as a solicitor from 1977-1991 in country New South Wales then suburban Sydney. Robyn's bar practice is now mainly in the area of Family Law, where she has a particular interest in advocacy in Family Law and sexual abuse. Robyn has extensive experience in the Children's Court (including Children of God litigation) and Common Law Claims against DOCS and NSW Department of Education (for the Crown in indigenous and non indigenous claims by wards as to abuse in care and sexually abused pupils in public schools). She was previously the President of NSW Young Lawyers (1983-1984) and a member of Family Law Committee (Law Society and Bar Association), the Legal Aid Committee (Law Society) and the Equal Opportunity Committee (Bar Association). Robyn is married with 3 children.


Mr. Daniel Hanna, Barrister, Lachlan Macquarie Chambers
After practising 7 years in a boutique insurance firm and 12 years in one of Australia's top 20 firms, Daniel Hanna joined the Parramatta Bar in 2011. His common law practice is mainly in the CTP and public liability fields. Over time he has developed specific expertise in the technical fields of Compensation to Relatives, Nominal Defendant claims, administrative law reviews and statutory limitation issues. Current clients include all major CTP insurers and many leading plaintiff personal injury practices, particularly in Sydney's west and regional areas.


Stephen Mullette, Principal, Matthews Folbigg Lawyers
Stephen Mullette is a Principal at Matthews Folbigg Lawyers. He is a member of the Australian Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association (ARITA) and is a Law Society Accredited Specialist in Commercial Litigation (Insolvency). He is also a member of the Law Council of Australia, Business Law Section, Insolvency and Restructuring Law Committee. Since 1996, he has been advising and appearing for clients in relation to insolvency related issues and proceedings. Stephen regularly advises both corporations, individuals and insolvency practitioners in relation to all forms of personal and corporate insolvency administrations, including as they relate to family law. He is a regular presenter on asset protection and insolvency related issues, and has written a number of papers and articles on insolvency and commercial litigation topics which have been published in journals and bulletins such as the Insolvency Law Journal, ARITA Australian Insolvency Journal, LexisNexis Insolvency Law Bulletin, and Wolters Kluwer Corporate News. He updates the CCH Australian Family Law Master Guide chapter on Bankruptcy and Third Parties.


Ms. Karen Fairbairn, Principal, Keypoint Law
Karen Fairbairn is an expert adviser on all aspects of the Personal Property Securities Act (PPSA). She has 30 years' experience in banking law and regulation and 9 years' experience in investment and commercial banking, including a rich knowledge of the PPSA, gained from an 18 month role as legal counsel to Westpac's PPS Reform Program. Karen acts for insolvency practitioners in dealing with the claims of secured creditors. She assists corporates across all industry sectors to establish or consider the appropriateness of their PPSA strategy and to defend their secured claims. She undertakes PPS registration reviews and remediation programs. She helps financiers to deal with actual and potential priority disputes and other PPSA-related matters. She advises on PPSA negligence claims against solicitors. Karen regularly gives presentations and seminars and publishes articles on PPSA issues.


Mr. Mario Rashid-Ring, Senior Associate, Bartier Perry Lawyers
Mario Rashid-Ring Mario Rashid-Ring is a motivated and highly capable commercial litigator specialising in construction & infrastructure. Mario works with a diverse mix of clients, ranging from large multinationals to individuals, and believes that the key to building and maintaining strong relationships is continuous, open and effective dialogue. His technical knowledge of the law, coupled with his degree in Business and Commerce helps Mario deliver tailored and practical solutions to his clients at all times. Ever mindful of the commercial realities of disputes and the specific merits of each case, Mario encourages the strategic use of alternate dispute resolution methods when appropriate. However, when litigation is deemed necessary, he readily assists clients across a range of Australian jurisdictions.


Mr. Ian Latham, Barrister, Denman Chambers
Ian Latham is a barrister at Denman Chambers specialising in employment and industrial law, particularly in the area of civil penalty. He has appeared in many civil penalty cases particularly ABCC v Parker (No 1) and (No 2), BKH Contractors Case (No 1) and (No 2) and FWO v ZNZ, FWO v A-Z and FWO v Robit Nominees. He writes for the Lexis Fair Work Act Service and the Lexis Industrial Relations Act (NSW) Service.


Jessica Diep, Partner, McLarens 
With over 16 years’ of experience specialising in corporate and commercial transactions, Jessica is highly regarded for her expertise in acting for business clients dealing with complicated commercial contracts. A commercially minded solicitor, Jessica has been involved in numerous acquisitions and mergers, commercial contracts, large real estate dealings, commercial and retail leasing issues and intellectual property matters. She has also dealt with many different business set ups, from multi-class share companies to Early Stage Investment Companies, discretionary family trusts, special property unit trusts, partnerships and individual traders. With a strong business mind and excellent negotiation skills, Jessica’s approachable and professional manner has delivered excellent dollar value across various business transactions and leasing work. Her passion for her work and ability to protect her clients' interests, while allowing them to remain focussed on their day-to-day business, is reflected in the number of long-term clients Jessica has gained and the referrals she is given from other solicitors.


Andrew Yahl, Special Counsel, Partner, Bartier Perry
Andrew Yahl has over 8 years’ experience advising government, corporate, not-for-profit and charitable organisations on a wide range of employment and industrial relations matters, including anti-discrimination, negotiated exits, professional discipline and litigation in Federal and State courts and tribunals. Andrew has an appreciation for the commercial considerations in decisions made by our clients through his secondments with large corporate clients in the in-house legal team as well as his academic qualifications in professional accounting.


Mr. Joel Hanrahan, Managing Director – Global Markets, EverEdge Global
Joel is a Managing Director of Global Markets at EverEdge, a global intangible asset advisory, corporate finance and investment firm. Joel helps innovators, entrepreneurs, leaders of companies and capital providers convert intangible assets into business impact, which means increased margins, market share and enterprise value. Joel has significant global experience with market-leading firms including PwC, KPMG, Telstra, Ashurst and Computershare. He has led programmes of work across industries such as physical infrastructure, cybersecurity, data governance, renewable energy, financial services, investment banking, private equity and insurance. He is a specialist in leading and advising organisations in phases of substantial development, specifically major revenue-growth programmes across multiple jurisdictions, service lines and involving large groups of varied stakeholders.


Ms. Tanja Djokic, Director/Principal Solicitor, TD Migration Consulting
Tanja Djokic is a Principal Solicitor of TD Migration Consulting, law practice specialising in immigration law. Tanja has extensive experience working with both corporate and individual clients and focuses her business practice on providing high quality immigration advice. Tanja is admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of NSW, High Court of Australia and is also admitted as a Solicitor and Barrister of High Court of New Zealand. Tanja is also a Member of the Law Society of Australia and Migration Institute of Australia. Under Tanja’s leadership, TD Migration Consulting was a Finalist for Outstanding Professional Services at the 2022 and 2023 Parramatta Local Business Awards. In 2023, Tanja was also selected as a Finalist for Private Practice Lawyer of the Year, awarded by Women Lawyers Association of NSW.


Ms. Yvonne Truong, Barrister, St James Chambers
Yvonne was called to the Bar in 2022. Before coming to the Bar, Yvonne practised as a solicitor in Arnold Bloch Leibler’s corporate and commercial litigation teams. In these roles, she worked on a number of major commercial litigation and commercial transaction matters. Yvonne holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts (Germanic Studies) from the University of Sydney. At university, she received several awards and distinguished rankings for academic achievement.


Ms. Elyse Di Stefano, Senior Associate, Colin Biggers & Paisley
A senior associate in Colin Biggers & Paisley's property and development team since 2023, Elyse has acted in acquisitions and disposals of commercial and retail assets within New South Wales, and has acted for numerous institutional landlords in commercial, industrial and retail leasing. Elyse has experience acting for hotel owners and international hotel operators in the preparation and negotiation of hotel management agreements within Australia and internationally. Elyse was admitted into practice in New South Wales in 2018, and joined Colin Biggers & Paisley in 2019. Prior to joining the practice, Elyse was a Tipstaff for a judge in the Supreme Court of New South Wales. In 2019, Elyse was recognised as a Rising Star by one of her major leasing clients, Goodman at their Legal Services Awards. In 2020, Elyse was nominated for the Lawyers Weekly 30 Under 30 Awards in the Real Estate category, which recognises leading young lawyers in their fields. Also in 2020, Elyse was awarded NSW Young Lawyer of the Month by NSW Young Lawyers in which she is actively involved. Elyse holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in political and international relations. She is the Chair of the Property Law Sub-Committee of NSW Young Lawyers and a representative on the Property Law Committee of the Law Society of NSW.