Courtroom demeanor and advocacy skills are crucial for early career lawyers aiming to make a significant impact in litigation and general legal proceedings. This session focuses on navigating courtroom etiquette effectively and honing advocacy techniques to enhance professionalism, credibility, and persuasive power before judges, juries, and opposing counsel.

This session was recorded on Friday, 11 October 2024 as part of the Early Career Lawyers stream at the Annual Conference 2024.

This engaging panel discussion will address the issues of boundaries and burnout within the legal profession equipping early career lawyers with the knowledge and practical techniques to maintain a healthy work-life balance and lay the foundations for a prosperous legal career. Hearing from early career lawyers and expert psychologists in the field, we will conduct a deep dive into this topic using palatable language to highlight the role we all play in fostering resilience and protecting the wellbeing of ourselves, our clients and our colleagues. 

This session was recorded on Friday, 11 October 2024 as part of the Early Career Lawyers Annual Conference 2024.

David Fox, Psychologist
Mei Gong, Senior Associate, Johnson Winter Slattery
Elli Balafas, Wellbeing Manager, The Law Society of NSW (Moderator) 

Join us for a candid discussion from our senior leaders about what's changed, what's stayed the same and what the future holds for government lawyers.

This session was recorded as part of the Government Solicitors stream at the Annual Conference 2024.

Brett Thomson, Acting Director and Prothonotary of the Supreme Court of NSW

Abbie Hartley, Deputy Parliamentary Counsel, NSW Parliamentary Counsel’s Office

(Moderator) Geri Ettinger, Mediator, NSW Personal Injury Commission

This session explores the intersection of AI, cyber risks and ethics, with a focus on actionable strategies for in-house lawyers. Gain insights into navigating legal challenges, fostering ethical AI practices and how to safeguard your business against cyber threats. 

This session was recorded as part of the In-House Corporate Stream at the Annual Conference 2024.

Sebastian Sequoiah-Grayson, Senior Lecturer in Epistemics, UNSW

(Moderator) Brett McGrath, President, Law Society

This session has everything - Sydney-real-estate-size damages, social media slights and surprising trial turnabouts.

This session was recorded as part of the Government Solicitors stream at the Annual Conference 2024.

Packed courtrooms, high-pressure negotiations, and constant client interaction - the legal profession often seems exclusively made for extroverts. But what about introverted lawyers who find their energy drained by social situations and excel in focused research and analysis?

This session will offer:

• Practical advice and inspiring stories from successful introverted lawyers.
• Insights on how to leverage strengths while navigating the extroverted world of law and could be a valuable resource for law students, lawyers, and anyone considering a legal career who might worry that their personality doesn't fit the mould.
• How do you drive performance if you manage an introverted team?
• Because law is noted for its adversarial approach, competition, and assertive work ethic, what if you don’t find yourself in-step with that mindset?
• Practical tips and tricks to deal with imposter syndrome while making your way through a legal career—and can it ever leave?

Please note that not all questions asked by the live audience are clearly audible.

This session was recorded on Thursday 10 October 2024 as part of the Annual Conference 2024.

Mei Gong, Senior Associate, Johnson Winter Slattery

Mara Lejins, Solicitor, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions NSW

(Moderator) Henry Ea, Content Specialist, The Law Society of NSW

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In a rapidly evolving world, the legal profession faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities driven by technological advancements and emerging areas of law. From legal technology to specialised areas such as defense and space law, we delve into how professionals are forging new paths to meet the demands of an increasingly complex global environment. This session explores unconventional career pathways within law, emphasising how creativity, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration are reshaping the future of legal practice. 

This session was recorded on Friday, 11 October 2024 as part of the Early Career Lawyers stream at the Annual Conference 2024.