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Presenters

Ms. Emma Swart, Barrister & Mediator, Foley’s List, Victorian Bar
Emma Swart practices predominantly in family law and appears regularly in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia and, occasionally, in the Family Court of Western Australia. She is a Nationally Accredited Mediator and Victorian Bar Advanced Mediator, and FDRP and Family Law Arbitrator. She joined the Victorian Bar in 1998 and this year celebrates 25 years as a barrister.


Mr Stephen Page, Principal,
Stephen Page is a director of Page Provan, Brisbane. Stephen was admitted as a solicitor in 1987 and has been a Queensland Law Society family law accredited specialist since 1996. He has spoken extensively about family law, domestic violence and fertility law at local, national and international conferences. Stephen is a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (including co-chair of the Sexuality and Gender Identity Committee) and of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys, and is an international representative on the ART Committee of the American Bar Association. He has received a number of awards, including the Queensland Law Society President’s Medal (2023). Stephen has written many legal articles. He is the author of two books: When Not If: Surrogacy for Australians (2022) and International Assisted Reproductive Technology (2024). Stephen is a member of several committees. He is the Secretary of the Fertility Society of Australia and New Zealand.


Mr. Jahan Kalantar, Managing Partner, and Head of Litigation, Executive Legal
Jahan Kalantar is a Sydney-based lawyer, university lecturer, and entrepreneur who describes himself as a ‘little guy lawyer’. He attributes his human rights leanings to his proud Persian heritage, a dislike of bullies and a genuine belief that one person can make a difference. Leaving a successful career in finance in order to pursue law, he was admitted to the NSW Bar at the age of 25 before establishing the firm of Executive Law Group where as the managing partner he oversees some of Australia’s most complex criminal, family and commercial matters. He has been retained both domestically and internationally by individuals and organisations when everything is on the line. His work in advocacy, evidence, criminal law and human rights as well as his subject matter expertise have seen him featured frequently on television and in media and have helped him grow his social media following to over 368,000 followers on TikTok and a highly regarded expert who is often quoted in professional publications. He was invited to speak on the Tedx main stage in 2018 and has since spoken both domestically and internationally on topics such as resilience, mental health and litigation strategy. When not in practice, Jahan is a highly sought after speaker and workshop facilitator who brings his practical skills from the courtroom to help people take their skills to the next level. He frequently speaks to groups of entrepreneurs, high performers, students and the community about storytelling, community building, mental health and the power of communication. Jahan’s keynote work focuses primarily on the skills and expertise developed while working in the law and how to tailor your communication for the audience. His work was recognised by TedX Sydney who invited him to speak on the main stage and his talk has been viewed over 386k times.


Mr. Daniel Rod, Special Counsel, Ramsden Family Law
Danny is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law and is a Graduate Fellow of the College of Law having also completed a Master of Laws (Applied Law, Family Law) degree. Danny has a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts (International Studies) degree from the University of Technology, Sydney. He is currently completing a Graduate Diploma of Family Dispute Resolution Practice through the College of Law. Danny is a fierce and loyal advocate for his clients, who appreciate his insightful, wise, and approachable manner. Danny’s passion lies in helping good people thrive and recover from separation with the dignity and the results they deserve. Danny is experienced in all aspects of Family Law, covering a broad spectrum ranging from Financial Agreements, Family Violence, De Facto relationships, Complex Parenting and Property Matters, Oral Advocacy, Mediation, Arbitration, Collaborative law, Child Support, Bankruptcy, and Spousal Maintenance. Known as being a no-nonsense, down to earth, pragmatic litigator, Danny knows where to draw the line between litigation and alternative dispute resolution. This approach allows Danny’s clients to achieve great results in a cost effective manner but also reduces the likelihood of protracted litigation.


Mr. Tony George, Barrister, Brisbane Chambers
Anthony (Tony) George was called to the Bar in 1980 and has specialised in all aspects of family law and has appeared in all jurisdictions since then – from the Childrens and Magistrates Courts through to the Full Court of the Family Court. Tony is regularly briefed to appear on behalf of the Independent Children’s Lawyer in parenting matters. He continues to accept Legal Aid work. During more than 35 years of practice, Tony has delivered numerous papers at seminars and conferences, and has participated as a mentor, facilitator and “judge” in University and Bar Practice courses on professional development, and in training courses on negotiation and mediation. Tony is member of the Family Law Section of the Law Council of Australia, and of the Family Law Practitioners Association of Queensland (FLPA). He is also a member of the Queensland Bar Association’s Family Law sub-committee.


Ms. Stephanie Lee, Principal Solicitor, Interrelate
Principal Solicitor, Stephanie Lee is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law with over 17 years of experience successfully advising and representing private clients from Australia and overseas on the full range of family law issues. After having worked in leading boutique family law practices and award finalist firms, Stephanie established her own practice recently in 2017 servicing lower and upper North Shore Sydney areas. Stephanie joined Interrelate in 2020 with the primary goal of establishing a Family Law Social Enterprise focusing on Collaborative Practice. The Family Law Social Enterprise named I relate. Collaborative Family Law complements and extends Interrelate's current family and relationship services to provide families with holistic supports following separation outside of the Courts. Highly skilled in all aspects of family law, including property disputes, maintenance, parenting issues, child support, consent orders and financial agreements, Stephanie also has considerable expertise in managing complex financial settlements and "detangling" a couple's financial affairs. As a result, she has assisted many clients who have family businesses, trusts and large asset portfolios. Stephanie's substantial experience means she is able to provide trusted advice and solutions to all of her clients in accordance with their unique individual circumstances during what is often a difficult period in the lives of clients and their children. Stephanie is a Collaborative Professional who has been specifically trained to assist parties in reaching a family law agreement out of Court. Stephanie works collaboratively with other family lawyers and professionals from other disciplines such as financial advisors and family therapists to ensure a comprehensive approach to achieving the best outcome for the family. In addition to her role at Interrelate, Stephanie is a Mentor and offers guidance and advice to law graduates completing practical legal training at the College of Law.