The program for the Australian Lawyers Alliance (ALA) National Conference is still being finalised, but we’re excited to share some early highlights. Below is a preview of key sessions planned across the two-day event, including both plenary and concurrent sessions. Topics to be explored at the conference include:

Program highlights  

Neurodivergence and the law – Unlocking potential, driving innovation
Justine McKeogh, Director, JRTS (Qld)             
Libby Thomas, Associate, Travis Schultz & Partners (Qld)

To HAVS or not to HAVS?
Dr. Eman Awad, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, Medicolegal Express (Vic) 

Secondary prevention of psychological injury — Defining the contours of an employer's duty of care
Assoc. Professor Michael Robertson, Consultant Psychiatrist, Medilaw (NSW)

How to turn an uninsured defendant into a brass monkey
Noor Blumer, Director, Blumers Lawyers (WA)

Class actions for personal injuries and defective medical products: Prospects and pitfalls
Peter Cashman, Barrister, Third Floor Wentworth Chambers (NSW)

Bird v DP: A national update on vicarious liability & law reform
Sarah Grace, Special Counsel, Travis Schultz & Partners (Qld)

How to effectively engage and use expert engineers
Ted Dohrmann, Engineer, Ergonomist, Dohrmann Consulting (VIC) 


Key Dates

Monday, 16 June 2025
Registration opens

Thursday, 4 September 2025
Member early-bird registrations close

Friday, 5 September 2025
Member standard registrations open

Friday, 12 September 2025
Registration cancellation cut-off

Wednesday, 10 October 2025
Registrations close 

 


Details

Event
ALA National Conference 2025

Date and time 
Wednesday, 15 October 2025
Welcome Reception 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Thursday, 16 October  2025
Conference 8:30 am  - 4:40 pm
Dinner 6:00 - 10:00 pm

Friday, 17 October 2025
Conference 8:15 am - 1:30 pm



ALA

Conference organiser
Australian Lawyers Alliance 

Email
Events@lawyersalliance.com.au

Phone
02 9258 7700