The Law Institute --- "Institute Update" [1997] LawIJV 52; (1997) 71(2) The Law Institute Journal 60

• Institute Update
• Corporate Lawyers
• NATIONAL CONFERENCE
• Small PracticeCommittee
• HOME OFFICE
• MENTORS
• CLE
• DISCUSSION GROUPS
• MAILING LIST
• Specialisation
• CLE - SPECIALIST ACCREDITATION SERIES
• APPLICATIONS
• NEW AREAS
• Young Lawyers
• 1996 LEGAL FUN RUN & POWER WALK
• Runners
• Walkers
• Members
• GOLF DAY

Institute Update

Corporate Lawyers

Ian Angus [phone] or Jennifer

Brand [phone]

NATIONAL CONFERENCE

The third annual National Australian Corporate Lawyers Association Conference will be held on 21 March at the Hotel Inter-Continental in Sydney.

The conference will feature updates on various current legal issues with a similar format to previous conferences which were outstanding successes.

Corporate lawyers are invited to attend the conference lunch and also the conference dinner at which Peter Kaye, "The Ultimate Impressionist" will be speaking. Additional guests may be invited to the conference dinner.

The conference will enable corporate lawyers to meet with their colleagues and learn about recent developments in areas of the law relevant to corporate legal practice and will provide an opportunity for discussion about these areas.

We are delighted that the opening address will be provided by federal Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Daryl Williams, AM QC.

The following presentations will also be made:

• Corporations Law simplification - stage two (Ian Govey, convenor, Corporations Law Simplifications Taskforce).
• Workplace reform - the new federal legislation.
• ' How to deal with grievance management and anti-discrimination (Karen Reid/Jennifer David, Industrial Peace). Class actions and contingency fees - the effect on commercial litigation.
• Who wants to be a company secretary? The regulatory environment after the Wallis Inquiry.
• Boardroom ethics - the role of the corporate lawyer (Bill Brown, Vice‑President, Legal and Compliance, Sydney Harbour Casino).
• Presentation by the Corporate Lawyer of the Year (David Krasnostein, general counsel, National Australia Bank). Panel discussion on surfing the Inter-net - legal issues for corporate lawyers (to be chaired by Patrick Fair, partner, Phillips Fox, with three panel speakers).

We look forward to seeing you at the third national conference.

If you would like further details, please contact either the New South Wales executive officer, Mary Jane Silver, on [phone] or Ian Taylor of Pacific Dunlop on [phone].

Small PracticeCommittee

Dan FitzGerald [phone] or Catherine Evans [phone]

HOME OFFICE

At a recent meeting Nina Basset reported that finalising the proposed publication Flying Solo will be delayed due to the present changes within the profession.

MENTORS

The mentor system is working very effectively and activity in that area has increased in recent weeks, according to Graham Lederman.

CLE

Graham Lederman reported on the social function held on 22 November last year. He said the event was a modest success despite a relatively small number of attendees.

DISCUSSION GROUPS

Tony O'Brien & Associates of Ferntree Gully has notified the Committee that a new discussion group has been formed - the Outer Eastern Solicitors' Discussion Group.

The group covers the areas of Ferntree Gully, Wantirna, Belgrave, Monbulk and Bayswater and meets approximately every two months.

The meetings, with various guest speakers, have been held at lunchtime on Mon-days in a private room at the Knox Club.

People interested in the discussion group should contact Tony O'Brien on DX 15502 Boronia, tel [phone] or fax [phone].

Tony Hohtoulas reported that the Yarra Discussion Group had a very disappointing meeting on 15 November when only two practitioners attended. Two excellent speakers had been invited to address the group and the two attendees were very embarrassed by the lack of interest from other practitioners. People interested in this group should make an effort to attend and should contact Tony Hohtoulas about future meetings and discussions.

MAILING LIST

Members of the profession who would like to have their names entered on the mailing list for Alone Together (the news-letter for all small practices comprising three partners or less) or who want to apply for inclusion in the new Networking Referrals Directory should advise Patricia Duke as soon as possible. Her address is 40 Storey Street, Parkville 3052, fax [phone].

Specialisation

CLE - SPECIALIST ACCREDITATION SERIES

The Specialisation Board will present a pre-exam CLE program in February and

These short presentations are scheduled as a prelude to the specialist accreditation examinations in Environmental Law, Per¬sonal Injury Law and Property Law which will be held on 5 May.

Each session will focus on one of the key areas of knowledge for practising or gain¬ing specialist accreditation in the field.

Presentations will be geared towards experienced solicitors seeking accredit¬ation, but will also be of value to those who are already accredited and to young lawyers - in fact, anyone with an interest in the area of practice.

Sessions will be led by accredited special¬ists and invited guests and will be held in the Snail 'n Bottle restaurant and ground floor dining room at the Institute from 5.30-7.30pm.

Specialisation in Personal Injury Law

12 February: Transport accident compensation - John Voyage (Maurice Black-burn & Co)

19 February: Medical negligence - Kathryn Booth (Maurice Blackburn & Co)

26 February : Worker's compensation and accident compensation - Gino De Biase (Nicholas O'Donohue).

Specialisation in Property Law

5 March: Tenancy - Michael Redfern (Macpherson & Kelley)

12 March: Property development - subdiv¬ision/body corporate - Genevieve Overell (Clayton Utz)

19 March: Vendor/purchaser issues -Lorna Gelbert (Stedman Cameron)

26 March: Mortgages and securities -

Davids V Darzins.

Specialisation in Environmental, Planning & Local Government Law

13 February: Local government - Campbell Duncan (Maddock Lonie & Chisholm)

20 February: Town planning - Mark Naughton (Maddock Lonie & Chisholm), Colin Taylor (Russell Kennedy) and Peter Barber (Deacons Graham & James)

27 February: Environmental law and her¬itage - Simon Molesworth QC (Victorian Bar).

APPLICATIONS

Remember that applications for Property Law, Personal Injury Law, Environmental Planning & Local Government Law and Arbitration all close on 1 April 1997.

NEW AREAS

Taxation Law and Industrial Relations/ Employment Law have been put forward as possible additions to the Specialisation Scheme.

Anyone interested in seeking accreditation within these areas of practice or with views on the subject should phone [phone] or e-mail [e-mail]

Young Lawyers

1996 LEGAL FUN RUN & POWER WALK

The following were the top ten place-getters in the fun run and power walk.

Runners

1. Glen Tooze, Deacons Graham & James, 0:24:33

2. Mark Purvis, barrister, 0:26:11

3. Nick Luxton, Middletons Moore & Bevins, 0:26:57

4. Philip Chester, Arnold Bloch Leibler,

5. Ross Becroft, Madgwick Partners,0:27:26

6. Les Mollard, Coltmans Price Brent, 0:28:52

7. Daniel Gurvich, Maddock Lonie & Chisholm, 0:29:27

6. Michael Schoutetan, Arnold Bloch Leibler, 0:29:32

7. Jon Anstey, Clayton Utz, 0:29:34

8. Lisa Lightfoot, Coltmans Price Brent, 0:29:36.

Walkers

1. Glenda Riddiford, Phillips Fox, 0:30:29

2. Karen Melbourne, Phillips Fox, 0:30:35

3. Clare McArthur, Arthur Robinson &

Hedderwicks, 0:31:19

4. Melissa Finlay, Minter Ellison, 0:31:21

5. Vivian Loo, Arthur Robinson & Hed¬derwicks, 0:31:24

6. Anna Rys, Arthur Robinson & Hed¬derwicks, 0:31:25

7. Alison Buckingham, Deacons Graham & James, 0:31:30

8. Sarah Sammaciccio, Deacons Graham & James, 0:31:31

9. Anna Bonollo, Arthur Robinson & Hedderwicks, 0:31:33

10.Emma Altamore, Mills Oakley, 0:31:43.

Members

GOLF DAY

The first golf day for 1997 will be played against the Real Estate Institute at Commonwealth Golf Club on Monday, 3 March.

Application forms will be forwarded to those who are registered with the Law Institute.

If you are not registered and wish to play, please contact Pat Hogan and a form will be forwarded to you.