Gain your compulsory CPD areas and make a positive difference to your practice. This program is built for all lawyers in Australia. Join thought leaders for an empowering afternoon as they share practical tips & tricks for mitigating legal risks and managing client communications in challenging circumstances, all while maintaining a positive outlook and good mental health as a legal practitioner. 

Presenters

Mr. Angus Scott KC, Barrister, Murray Gleeson Chambers
Angus first came to the bar in 2010. He was appointed King’s Counsel in November 2022. He has extensive experience in a broad range of public law, with a particular focus on administrative law, regulatory prosecutions and statutory interpretation, as well as the workings of Government and the public service, having acted for and against Government entities and public servants throughout his career. Previously, he was employed at the Queensland Crown Law office from 2004 where he worked mainly in the areas of administrative law and judicial review. He also worked in constitutional law, employment, discrimination, and workplace health and safety prosecutions. In 2005, he was seconded to the legal team of the Health Commission of Inquiry, and in 2006 he undertook a secondment to the Department of Premier and Cabinet Law and Justice Policy Unit. Recently, Angus has appeared as defence counsel for former Executives of Linc Energy and of the Ipswich City Council in criminal prosecutions of them. In 2022, Angus was appointed Junior Counsel Assisting in the Commission of Inquiry relating to the Crime and Corruption Commission. In 2022 and 2023 he was one of the Senior Counsel Assisting the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme.


Ms. Rebecca Conder, Head of Practice - Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Cullen Macleod
Rebecca possesses a deep-rooted commitment to ethics and legal professionalism, having successfully navigated complex and high-stakes disputes in litigation. Her expansive practice includes advising and representing business owners, private clients, and property stakeholders in a myriad of legal challenges including contract breaches, vendor finance agreements, and matters under the Australian Consumer Law. Her notable engagements include the landmark case, Woolworths Ltd v Director of Liquor Licensing, setting precedence in the Licensing Authority's determination process. She's also adept in Wills & Estates, managing contested probate matters, and claims under the Family Provision Act. In her upcoming presentation on "Navigating Ethical Complexities in High-Level Disputes and Litigation," Rebecca will delve into the nuances of managing client relationships under duress, handling over-shared information, and ensuring unbiased communications in the legal field. Drawing from her vast experience, attendees can anticipate a deep dive into practical strategies for upholding the highest standards of legal professionalism.


Ms. Linda MacKinlay, Partner, Workplace Relations, Bartier Perry
Linda MacKinlay has 14 years’ experience as a workplace relations lawyer. This experience includes roles both in private practice and as an in-house counsel. Linda is a trusted adviser to corporate and government clients in all workplace matters including in the areas of industrial relations and human resource management, anti-discrimination, terminations and workplace litigation. Through her experience gained as an in-house counsel, Linda has a strong commercial mindset and understands the important key drivers, strategy and objectives that guide her client’s business and works to leverage this knowledge to achieve the best results for her clients.


Mr. Jeremy Morris SC​, Barrister, 13th Floor St James’ Hall Chambers
Jeremy Morris was called to the Bar in 1995. He previously worked for 4.5 years at Abbott Tout Russell Kennedy, initially as a commercial solicitor, then in commercial litigation. Since he came to the Bar, he has had a varied practice including appearances at inquests, criminal proceedings, common law personal injury cases, medical negligence cases, commercial cases, tax debt recovery proceedings and disciplinary proceedings for solicitors and medical practitioners. He spent four years on a New South Wales Bar Association Professional Conduct Committee and has served as a member of Bar Council. He has lectured for the New South Wales Bar Association to barristers seeking to sit the Bar examinations. He is on the Common Law Committee of the New South Wales Bar Association. He also has acted as tutor in the Bar Association Practice Course.


Mr. Douglas Freeburn, Barrister, Higgins Chambers
Douglas is a barrister specialising in the areas of administrative and public law, regulatory law, employment and industrial law, health law, constitutional law, and discrimination law. Prior to his call to the bar in 2022, Douglas gained broad experience in both private and government practice. He spent three years working as a solicitor at Clayton Utz in the Public Sector Group. Douglas also practised in the United Kingdom with the Government Legal Department, and at Crown Law Queensland in the Public Sector Branch. Douglas has been involved in a diverse range of litigation matters in both Federal and State Courts and Tribunals and has provided complex advice for public and private sector clients in a number of areas including judicial review, merits review, contract disputes, procurement, constitutional law, negligence, health practitioner regulation, migration law, and industrial/employment disputes.