2024 Melbourne Family Law Intensive
Melbourne 2024 Family Law Intensive Series
The Family Law Section strives to lead the development of family law and deliver the highest quality professional development for our members.
Delegates can expect a brand new program, including specialised sessions for both Junior and Advanced practitioners.
Keynote Session: ‘Latest & Greatest’
Due to overwhelmingly positive feedback, Latest & Greatest returns in DUAL SESSIONS presented by The Hon Justice O'Brien, Family Court of Western Australia and The Hon Justice Altobelli AM, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1).
Over two and half hours of content, discussing leading family law cases from the last 12 months, the program provides an excellent opportunity for you to get up to date with the latest developments in family law, gain CPD points, and network with colleagues.
Concurrent Sessions:
ADVANCED SESSION 1: Parenting - Working with experts
Join our esteemed panel of judges, lawyers, and a pre-eminent psychiatrist to learn how to best navigate the fine balance and nuance of parenting litigation.
Chair: Helen Dellidis SC, Owen Dixon Chambers East
Panelists:
Judge Burt, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2)
Dr Kate Gray, Family Focus Psychology
Paula Leslie, Leslie Family Lawyers
Lisa Bottomley, Lisa Bottomley Consultancy
JUNIOR SESSION 1: Injunctions - When, how and what to seek
Learn from experienced practitioners how to recognise the need for injunctions, and how to quickly and successfully obtain them.
Chair: Philip Looney KC, FLS Executive Member
Panelists:
Robert Heath KC, Caston Chambers
Sarah Fisken, Owen Dixon Chambers East
ADVANCED SESSION 2: Property - Remedies under the Corporations Act
Our panel of experts will walk you through some common scenarios and their appropriate remedies under the Corporations Act, and the Family Law Act, when considering property cases involving companies.
Chair: Peter Cummings SC, FLS Executive Member
Panelists:
The Hon Justice Campton, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1)
Albert Dinelli KC, Ninian Stephen Chambers
Stephen Gregory, Kenna Teasdale Lawyers
Liz Kofoed, Lander & Rogers
JUNIOR SESSION 2: Advocacy - An ethical overview. Online appearances, mediation
Gain insight and practical advice from senior practitioners on mastering ethical requirements and effective advocacy skills.
Chair: Trevor McKenna, FLS Executive Member
Panelists:
Judge Murdoch, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2)
Chris Nehmy, Owen Dixion Chambers
Briana Kotzapavlidis, Arkadia Family Law
With thanks to our sponsors:
Event Pricing
| Category | Early Bird Rate | Standard Rate |
|---|---|---|
FLS Member Price | ||
Early Career Practitioner* | ||
CLC and Legal Aid Commission Employee | $435.00 | |
Judicial/ Court Staff | ||
SJRs/JRs/FCWA Registrars | $445.00 | |
Non Member Pricing | ||
Non Member - Junior Pricing* |
* For lawyers admitted to practice less than 4 years
Event Inclusions
Event is Open for Registrations
When:
Where:
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre 1 Convention Centre Place SOUTH WHARF VIC 3006
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