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 and the three concurrent sessions. Some of the key topics to be examined during the conference include:
Program highlights
Keynote address
Samara Fernandez-Brown, 2021 Youth of the Year and proud Warlpiri woman from Yuendumu
Life expectancy assessors - Stewart v Metro North Hospital and Health Service [2024] QSC 41
Gerard Mullins KC, Barrister, Darrow Chambers
Where are we now: Analysis of the High Court stay application decisions of GLJ and Willmot
Philip Nolan, Barrister, Queensland Private Bar
Review of 2024 motor vehicles cases
Beth Rolton, Partner, Travis Schultz and Partners
AFCA determinations case review
Hayley Stokes, Associate, Maurice Blackburn Lawyers
Nicholas Scott, Senior Associate, Maurice Blackburn Lawyers
Personal injury practice in the regions: A review of common practical issues faced in pursuing personal injury claims in Far North, North and Central Queensland
Elspeth Ledwy, Senior Associate and Regional Office Leader - Mackay, Maurice Blackburn Lawyers
Sarah Williams, Associate, Maurice Blackburn Lawyers
Laura Neil, Barrister, Endeavour Chambers
Professional conduct - Ethics
Peter Carter, Legal Practice Director, Carter Capner Law
Key Dates
Wednesday, 9 October 2024
Registration opens
Friday, 6 December 2024
Member early-bird registrations close
Saturday, 7 December 2024
Member standard registrations open
Friday, 20 December 2024
Registration cancellation cut-off
Tuesday, 11 February 2025
Registrations close
Event
ALA Queensland Conference 2025
Date and time
Thursday, 13 February 2025
Welcome Reception 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Friday, 14 February 2025
Conference 8:00 am - 4:45 pm
Dinner 6:30 - 10:30 pm
Saturday, 15 February 2025
Conference 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
ALA
Conference organiser
Natalie Burt, Event Manager
Email
Events@lawyersalliance.com.au
Phone
02 9258 7726