Join us for the inaugural session of our New Lawyers Professional Development Series, designed specifically to help you build the skills and confidence needed to advance your career. This series will provide valuable insights into the tools, strategies, and leadership qualities necessary to transition into senior roles and leadership positions. Whether you're aiming for partner, in-house counsel, or another leadership track, our expert speakers will share practical advice, real-world experiences, and actionable steps to set you up for long-term success. Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your future and connect with fellow rising professionals on the same career path.
Session 1: Building Leadership and Management Skills
Presented by Emma Reilly, Moray & Agnew
1 point in core area 2 - practice management and business skills
Effective management of support staff and junior colleagues is essential to a smooth-running legal team. In this session, we’ll explore strategies for delegating tasks, building trust, and fostering strong working relationships with paralegals, legal assistants, and administrative staff. We will also cover mentorship techniques for guiding junior lawyers and interns, helping them grow professionally while balancing your own workload.
Session 2: Transitioning Between Sectors
Presented by Ben Mason, Moray & Agnew
1 point in core area 3 - professional skills
This session will guide you through transitioning from government roles to the private sector, exploring new expectations, work environments, and a faster pace. We’ll discuss managing client relationships, from internal stakeholders to private clients, and share strategies for delivering exceptional service. Learn how to leverage skills from government, such as regulatory expertise, for private sector success. We’ll also explore career trajectories in private practice, public interest, and academia, helping you set goals and evaluate opportunities.
DETAILS
- When: Friday 7 March 2025, 2:00pm - 5:00pm (registration from 1:30pm)
- Where: ACT Law Society Training Room
- Cost: $45 New Lawyer and Student Members, $150 Members, $210 Non-member (includes light lunch and afternoon tea)
- CPD: Members will earn 2 CPD points. 1 point in core area 3 (Professional skills) and 1 point in core area
- RSVP by Thursday 27 February
- For further information please contact events@actlawsociety.asn.au
Please note this event will directly follow the popular 2024 ACT legal ethics decisions – year in review
Reduced rates may be available to some of our members to ensure equal training opportunities. Please make contact to discuss your eligibility.
EMMA REILLY
MANAGING PARTNER
MORAY & AGNEW
Emma acts for employers and Government in workplace and industrial law matters. She acts in defence of professional indemnity claims including against lawyers and personal injury insurance claims including ACT Workers Compensation matters. Emma’s clients value her pragmatic and commercially focussed approach. She is committed to providing legal advice that is focussed on solving problems in the most efficient and effective manner, across her various areas of expertise. Emma is a member of the ACT Law Society Industrial Law Committee and provides assistance via the practitioner support list.
BEN MASON
PARTNER
MORAY & AGNEW
Ben is the Practice Group Leader of Moray & Agnew’s Australian Government National Practice Group. He has managed national legal teams in the public and private sectors, including as an Assistant Secretary in the Australian Government Attorney-General’s Department. In his various roles, Ben has worked closely with government and private employers, insurers, claims mangers, regulators, policy-makers and legislators. He has assisted in establishing legislative and administrative schemes for the Australian Government, led a number of significant legislation projects and drafted a range of complex legislative instruments. Ben is an Accredited Specialist in Government and Administrative Law.
Event registration terms and conditions
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General
ACT Law Society invoices have payment terms of 14 days. Fees are payable upon registration. A 1.2% surcharge may be incurred on payments processed via credit/debit card. The Society reserves the right to cancel or alter events at its discretion, and in such circumstances, attendees will be notified via email.
Definitions — 'Registration' means any booking given to the Society in writing, on our website, or by phone. 'Member' means any member of the ACT Law Society, including associate members and honorary members. 'New Lawyer' means any member who has held a practising certificate for five years or less. 'CLC' means any member working for a recognised community legal centre, or holding a volunteer practising certificate. 'Student' means any member holding a student membership.
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Cancellation policy
All cancellations must be made in writing, and all cancellations will incur a fee, however, no charge will be incurred for substituting another person. Outside of the cancellation periods given below, a $10 administration fee will be incurred for any cancellation made. If a registered attendee fails to attend without notifying the Society in writing, no credit or refund will be offered and 100% of the total cost will be retained by the Society.
CPD Events — In the case of CPD events held at an venue other than the Law Society, no refund can be made after the RSVP date of the event. In the case of CPD events held at the Law Society, for cancellations made up to two working days prior to the event, 50% of the total cost will be retained by the Society as a cancellation fee and the balance may be used as a credit towards other CPD events or be refunded. If you choose to keep a credit it will remain valid for 12 months from the event date, after which time it will expire. For cancellations within two working days of the event, no refunds or credits will be applicable.
Webinars — In the case of live or on-demand webinars, as connection details are sent when registration is completed, no refund or cancellation is available.
Social events — In the case of social events, no refund can be made after the RSVP date of the event.
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Notice of Filming and Photography
Attendees of events consent to filming, photography and sound recording as members of the audience. By registering and attending this event you agree to being filmed or photographed which may be used for marketing or promotional purposes
Registration
| In-person registration (members) | $150.00(GST incl.) | Register |
| In-person registration (non-members) | $210.00(GST incl.) | Register |
| In-person registration (New lawyer and student member) | $45.00(GST incl.) | Register |
| Online registration (member) | $150.00(GST incl.) | Register |
| Online registration (non-member) | $140.00(GST incl.) | Register |
| Online registration (new lawyer and student member) | $45.00(GST incl.) | Register |
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