1. Law and Innovation Symposium
Innovation and technology is changing the way lawyers practice. The Law and Innovation Symposium will bring together four industry professionals who are incorporating technology into practice to drive change and harness new opportunities.
The panel represents four facets of legal work – Criminal Law, In House Counsel, Commercial Law and the Law Institute of Victoria.
The panel includes:
- Fabian Horton – Principal Solicitor, Connect Law and foundation chairperson of the Technology and the Law Committee of the Law Institute of Victoria
- Rebecca Taube – Senior Legal Counsel at L’Oreal
- Mark Henry- Partner and Immediate Past Chairman of Maddocks
- Bill Doogue – Doogue, O’Brien, George Law Firm and Robot Lawyers Australia
There will also be an opportunity for questions and discussion after the panel members finish speaking. The Law and Innovation Symposium is run as part of the 2017 Maddocks High Achievers’ Program.
Date: Thursday 21 September 2017
Time: 5:30pm – 7:15pm
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Vic, 3000
Catering: Canapes on arrival
RSVP: Register here
2. LIV Young Lawyers Charity Ball
Put on a gorgeous mask, don your finest evening wear and join your fellow LIV Young Lawyers at the flagship LIV Young Lawyers Charity Ball!
Not only will you kick back on the dance floor and unwind with your friends, but you’ll also have the chance to participate in a silent auction that raises funds for the “Acting on the Warning Signs health-justice partnership project” initiated by the Royal Women’s Hospital and the Inner Melbourne Community Legal Centre.
The project delivers on-site legal services to patients at the Women’s Hospital. To date it has offered legal advice in 474 instances and has opened 213 ongoing cases. Most of the advice concerns family violence and family law matters. It has also delivered training to more than 350 staff, including 65 doctors, to identify women at risk of family violence and to streamline referrals to specialist services. All funds raised from the silent auction will be donated to this worthy cause.
Registrations are now open online with tickets $165.00 for LIV members, and $185.00 for non-members. Book a table of 10 and receive the member rate of $1650.00.
Date: Friday 20 October 2017
Time: 6:30pm-11:30pm
Venue: Sheraton Hotel, 27 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
Tickets: $165.00 for LIV members, $185.00 for non-members. Tables of 10 at the member rate of $1,650.00.
Purchase tickets here
3. Monash International Affairs Society Presents: International Trade & Diplomacy Panel
The Monash International Affairs Society is proud to announce that in conjunction with the Business Council of Australia and Consular Corps, on 22 September, we will be hosting an expert panel discussion on international trade and diplomacy.
Join us at International Chamber House – the pre-eminent hub for international business in Victoria – for an evening to discuss the evolution and current role of trade in the modern age, featuring current British Consul General in Melbourne, Christopher Holtby OBE, and the Vice Consul for Political and Economic Affairs at the US Consulate General Melbourne, Michele Woonacott, amongst others.
Date: 22nd September 2017
Time: 4:30pm-6:30pm
Venue: International Chamber House Theatrette at Level 5, 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne.
Cost: Free for MIAS Members, $5 (pay at the door) for Non-Members
RSVP: Please note registration is essential here.
4. The rise of self-represented litigants: where to from here?
Presented by Dr Bridgette Toy-Cronin and Justice Kevin Bell AM.
The rise of self-represented litigants has been recognised as a phenomenon across the common law world. The last decade has seen increasing attention given to the issue by policy makers, researchers, lawyers and the judiciary.
This discussion will consider the evidence base and responses developed to date and ask, “where should we go from here”? This question will be considered in terms of future directions for research, policy, and practice, with particular reference to Justice Bell’s decision in Matsoukatidou v Yarra Ranges Council [2017] VSC 61.
This event is hosted by the Australian Centre for Justice Innovation.
Date: Tuesday 19 September 2017
Time: 5:30-7.00pm
Venue: Monash University Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
RSVP: Register here
5. Vice-Chancellor’s Public Debate: ‘We should support the Fair Work Commission’s decision to reduce penalty rates’
The Monash Association of Debaters has the great pleasure of inviting you to attend its annual Vice-Chancellor’s Public Debate, held on Tuesday 19 September 2017, and moderated by the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Professor Susan Elliott.
The Public Debate is a prestigious public event that allows students the opportunity to watch distinguished public figures debate engaging contemporary issues.
The topic for this year’s debate is: ‘That we support the Fair Work Commission’s decision to reduce penalty rates.’
Speakers include:
Affirmative
- Innes Willox (CEO of the Australian Industry Group)
- Aaron Lane (Legal Fellow at the IPA)
- Scott Barklamb (Director of Workplace Relations at the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry)
Negative
- Susie Allison (Assistant Victorian Secretary at the National Union of Workers)
- Julian Hill (Member for Bruce in the Australian House of Representatives)
- Amy Gilbertson (Monash Debater)
More information here.
6. Your next career: Using your past skills, knowledge and experience
This new LIV event promotes and offers information for people who come to the law at a later stage in their career.
With panelists who have had their first career in government policy, nursing, education as well as in accounting, this is a great event for mature-age law students to come and learn first-hand from experienced members who studied law at a later stage.
After the panel segment, attendees will also have the opportunity to learn about what strategies and approaches they used to bring out the best of what they had to offer potential employers through a roundtable discussion.
Registrations are now open online with tickets $30.00 for LIV members, and $40.00 for non-members.
Date: Thursday 28 September 2017
Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm
Venue: Law Institute of Victoria, 470 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Tickets: $30 for LIV members, $40 for non-members.
Purchase tickets here.