The Ethical Dimension of Supervision in Legal Practice

The Ethical Dimension of Supervision in Legal Practice 

Presented by Athol Opas, Blackburn Chamber and Debra Parker, Parker Coles Curtis

A practical and informative seminar on effective supervision in legal practice.  This session explores what constitutes effective and appropriate supervision, with a focus on meeting the supervision needs of junior practitioners.  Athol and Debra are joined by some members of the New Lawyers Committee, providing invaluable insight into the supervision needs of new lawyers.

The seminar will address:

  1. professional ethical/conduct obligations to supervise employed lawyers and administrative staff;
  2. what new lawyers hope to obtain from supervision in the legal workplace, with invaluable insights from New Lawyers Committee members;
  3. what supervisors look for in employed lawyers and administrative staff as part of the supervisory relationship; and
  4. specific supervision scenarios.

Our experienced speakers will provide insights and practical advice on how supervisors can create a supportive environment and foster a culture of integrity and excellence in your legal practice.

ATHOL OPAS

BARRISTER
BLACKBURN CHAMBERS

Athol practices mainly in commercial law and also in general civil law and occupational discipline. Athol was called to the Bar in 2017.  Before being called to the Bar, Athol worked as a solicitor in Canberra for 18 years, working in small and large Canberra firms, in a national law firm, and as a Commonwealth government in-house lawyer. Athol served for several years on the ACT Law Society Council, and was president of the ACT Law Society and a director of the Law Council of Australia. Athol has served on various committees of the ACT Law Society and ACT Bar Association, and he is a current member of the Law Society’s Legal Profession Act and Ethics Committee. Athol has been recognised in Doyle’s Guide in Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution and for Commercial Leasing. 

 

DEBRA PARKER

FOUNDING DIRECTOR
PARKER COLES CURTIS

Debra is a specialist family lawyer and the only lawyer in Canberra with Specialist Accreditation in two areas (family law and dispute resolution). She is a qualified arbitrator and collaborative divorce lawyer, and she is the Chair of the Canberra Collaborative Practice Group. 

DETAILS

  • This is an on-demand webinar you can watch at anytime - a link and password will be sent to you when you register. 
  • Cost: Members - $100, Non-members $140
  • CPD: Members will receive 1 point in Core Area 1
  • This event was recorded as part of the Ethics Series on Wednesday 7 August 2024.
  • This recording will expire on 31 December 2024

 

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