Australian Lawyers Alliance (ALA) Queensland Conference program will be released in the coming weeks. Below we have displayed the program highlights. The program will outline all conference sessions across the two days - including the plenary, three concurrent sessions and Trial School. Some of the key topics to be examined during the conference include:
PLENARY
- Keynote Address
The Hon Chief Justice Helen Bowskill - Tapp v Australian Bushmen’s Campdraft & Rodeo Association Limited [2022] HCA 11 - Framing the risk of injury, causation and evidence
Laura Neil, Barrister, Endeavour Chambers - Commission of inquiry into Queensland Police Service responses to domestic and family violence
Leanne McDonald, National Abuse Strategist, Shine Lawyers
Catherine Cheek, Special Counsel, Kennedy Spanner Lawyers
CONCURRENT STREAMS
- Workers' compensation case review
Damian Hinkley, Special Counsel, Cooper Grace Ward Lawyers - Back to travel - Key Issues on damages for foreign claimants
Gerard Mullins KC, Barrister, Darrow Chambers
Nickelle Morris, Special Counsel, East Coast Lawyers - My inability to speak english is not a marker of my intelligence - Working with clients from diverse backgrounds
Olamide Kowalik, Special Counsel, Revolution Law - Collaborative and empowering relationships with clients
Emma Crouch, Queensland General Manager, Shine Lawyers
Karen Spritz, Lead Counsellor, Shine Lawyers - NIISQ 101
Kasandra Squire, Director - Legal services and claims. National Injury Insurance Scheme Queensland