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2019 Personal Injury and Common Law Conference

The 2019 Personal Injury and Common Law Conference will be held on Saturday the 16th of March from 9am-3pm at the Sheraton Grand, Sydney. Full attendance at the conference offers 5 CPD points.Speakers include:

- The Hon Justice Stephen Campbell, Supreme Court of NSW

- His Honour Judge G M Phillips, President, Workers Compensation Commission

- Dr Allison Silink, University of Technology Sydney

- Belinda Cassidy, Solicitor, Stacks Goudkamp

- Kim Garling, Workers Compensation Independent Review Officer

- Robert Sheldon SC

- Andrew McSpedden

- Ross Stanton

Download a full program here- 2019 PI & Common Law Conference

Registrations are open to NSW barristers that currently hold a practising certificate and places in the conference are strictly limited. To register and pay to secure your place, please click on any of the “Register Now” buttons located on the dedicated 2019 Personal Injury & Common Law Conference website.

For any questions about CPD requirements, conferences or the general CPD program, please contact the Professional Development Department at cpd@nswbar.asn.au

2019 Regional Conference Series

Registrations are now open for the New South Wales Bar Association Regional CPD Conferences.

The 2019 CPD Conferences have been confirmed for the following dates and locations. For more details about each venue, speakers and the costs involved please click HERE

- Saturday, 23 February 2019 - Newcastle - Program
- Saturday, 2 March 2019 - North Coast Ballina - Program
- Saturday, 9 March 2019 – Orange - Program
- Saturday, 23 March 2019 - Parramatta - Program
- Saturday, 30 March 2019 – Sydney

The conferences are run by registration only and places in each conference are strictly limited. To register and pay to secure your place, please click on any of the “Register Now” buttons located on the dedicated 2019 Regional Conference Series website.

Further program details will be made available over the coming weeks.

For any questions about CPD requirements, conferences or the general CPD program, please contact the Professional Development Department on 02 9232 4919 or via e-mail cpd@nswbar.asn.au

rise2018 ABA & NSWBA National Conference

The preeminent legal conference of 2018 – rise2018 relevant/resilient/respected is a prestigious two-day conference to be held at the International Convention Centre Sydney. The conference boasts an impressive speaker line-up that will highlight and profile the excellence of the Australian legal profession with a focus on national and international legal issues. Click here to view the program.

rise2018 relevant/resilient/respected, three concepts chosen as key to the legal profession dealing with disruption and change within contemporary society.

RELEVANT – the role of the profession in a changing legal, political, social environment and its commitment to law reform and professionalism.
RESILIENT – the ability of the profession to adapt to change and disruption.
RESPECTED – to maintain relevance and foster resilience while ensuring the continued respect for the profession and the judiciary that is essential for the rule of law, which maintains a tolerant, cohesive and inclusive society.

This is a conference you cannot afford to miss. The conference consists of thought provoking plenary sessions and specialised streams in commercial law, taxation law, criminal law and future practice.

Each session will reflect the theme of the conference and create conversations on topics of importance to law and justice. Entertaining networking and exceptional social events will ensure your valuable time at the conference will be engaging, worthwhile and informative.

The conference provides a platform to learn, network and grow. The ABA and NSWBA warmly welcome barristers, judges, solicitors, members of in-house counsel, politicians, scholars, members of the media and the public to the rise2018 National Conference. Attending this conference places you at the forefront of legal leadership and thought in Australia and internationally.

Uluru Statement from the Heart

Hear from Tony McAvoy SC and Arthur Moses SC on the importance of the Statement and the role of the legal profession.

In 2015 the Federal Government established a Referendum Council to make recommendations on constitutional reform for the recognition of Aboriginal People and Torres Strait Islanders. In May 2017, a convention of First Nations People from across the continent gathered at Yulara NT adopted the Uluru Statement from the Heart as an expression of their aspirations for a path travelled together with all Australians to a new future. That future is one in which a Voice to Parliament is constitutionally enshrined and a Makarrata (or peace making) Commission is established to facilitate treaty making and truth telling. The Statement for the Heart was endorsed by the Referendum Council and has since been endorsed by NSW Bar Association, the Law Council of Australia and the Australian Bar Association.

This is an opportunity for members of NSW Bar and the Bench to show their support for the Statement from the Heart and the important issues it addresses.

A copy of the Uluru Statement from the Heart will be available for signing by individual barristers and judges to replicate the signing of the original by attendees at the Uluru Convention.

WHEN: Monday 5 November 2018
WHERE: NSW Bar Common Room
TIME: 5.00pm
COST: $50 per person (includes $25 donation to the Indigenous Barristers Trust)

To register please click HERE.

2018 Tutors & Readers Dinner

2/17 and 1/18 Readers and their Tutors are invited to attend the 2018 Tutors & Readers Dinner. The dinner will be held in the Establishment Ballroom on Friday, 22 June at 7.00pm for 7.30pm. Dress for the evening is business attire. The Guest of Honour is Her Hon Judge Julia Baird and the Reader Speaker is Tim Senior. RSVP’s are required by Thursday 14 June. For further details and to RSVP for the dinner, please click here.

The 2018 Tutors & Readers Dinner is kindly supported by Bar Cover.

Celebrating the career of the Hon Jane Mathews AO

Members are invited to celebrate of the career of the Hon Jane Mathews AO on Friday, 15 June 2018. Speaking for the Hon Jane Mathews AO will be the Hon Margaret Beazley AO. The celebration will commence at 5.15pm with the speeches at 5.45pm. RSVP by 6.00pm on Wednesday 13 June. Tickets purchased after this time will be $25 at the door. RSVP here.

2018 Bench & Bar Dinner

The President and the Bar Council have the pleasure of inviting all members of the New South Wales Bar Association to the 2018 Bench & Bar Dinner. The dinner will take place on Friday, 4 May in the Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Sydney at 7.00 PM for 7.30 PM start. The Guest of Honour is The Hon S Kiefel AC, Chief Justice of Australia. Mr Senior is John Sheahan QC and Ms Junior is Emma Beechey.

Seating at the dinner will be allocated on a first-in basis. Tables will be arranged in groups of 10. Bookings of other sizes will be accepted and accommodated wherever possible. For more details on how to book please refer to the RSVP Guide or the FAQs page of the webpage.

RSVP

PLEASE NOTE: The NSW Bar Association has adopted a new registration system. The aim is to make this easier on all parties. Please use the RSVP Guide to assist you with your registration and if you are having troubles, please contact the Events team on 9232 4055 or via email.

2017 Maurice Byers Annual Lecture and Centenary Conference

The 2017 Maurice Byers Annual Lecture will delivered by The Hon James Allsop AO, Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Australia on 1 November 2017 at 5.30 pm in the New South Wales Bar Association Common Room.

The 2017 Annual Lecture will be preceded by the Maurice Byers Centenary Conference, to celebrate the life and times of the late Sir Maurice Byers CBE QC on the occasion of the centenary of his birth. The Conference will be held from 2.00pm - 5.00pm in the NSW Bar Association Common Room. To view the 2017 conference program please click here.

All are welcome to attend.

Click here To RSVP for your place at the 2017 Maurice Byers Annual Lecture and the Maurice Byers Centenary Conference.

The 2017 Maurice Byers Annual Lecture is convened by The NSW Bar Association. For more information
about the 2017 Maurice Byers Annual Lecture please contact the NSW Bar Association on 02 9232 4055.

The Maurice Byers Centenary Conference is convened by Maurice Byers Chambers. For more information about the Conference please contact Andrew Naylor or Melissa Brown on 02 8233 0300.

2017 Pink & Blue Ribbon Breakfast

Members and their friends are invited to the 2017 Pink & Blue Ribbon Breakfast on Friday, 27 October at Verandah Restaurant. Come and enjoy a two-course breakfast and help raise money for two wonderful charities. There will also be a fabulous raffle drawn on the morning with amazing prizes to be won!

Raffle tickets are now available for purchase at the Bar Association Reception. RSVP for the breakfast today, RSVPs will be accepted until Monday 23 October unless sold out prior.

Click here for all the event details including updated details on the amazing raffle organised by the Diversity and Equality Committee.

If you are unable to attend the breakfast, you may still make a donation to these worthy causes via the registration process. All donations over $2 are tax deductible. Tax receipts will be issued by the charities following the events. To donate, please click here.

Supporting charities

The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is the leading community-funded national organisation in Australia raising money for research into prevention and cure of breast cancer. Research programs funded by the NBCF cover every aspect of breast cancer, from increasing understanding of genetics to providing better treatments and improving ways to support women and their families. The NBCF relies almost entirely on corporate and community support to continue its work.

The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) is the peak national body for prostate cancer in Australia. The PCFA focuses on funding innovative research, support, information and advocacy for men with prostate cancer and raising awareness across the community. PCFA operates over 100 supports groups Australia wide who provide support and advocacy, via the phone or face to face to men and their families affected by prostate cancer. These groups meet regularly and provide a meeting forum for the exchange of experiences, ideas and news as well as an invaluable support network.

If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact the Associations, Events Coordinator Erika Childs on ph: (02) 9232 4055. We look forward to seeing you there.

Mr David Bennett AC QC - Celebrating 50 years at the Bar

Members of the NSW Bar Association are invited to attend the 15 Bobber for Mr David Bennett AC QC - celebrating his 50 years of service to the Bar. The 15 Bobber will be held on Friday, 20 October in the New South Wales Bar Association Common Room. Speaking for Mr David Bennett AC QC will be Mr John Sheahan QC . The event begins at 5.30pm with speeches beginning at 5.45pm.

RSVP here by 5.00pm Wednesday 11 October.

2017 Justice 4 Refugees Cocktail Evening

On behalf of the Refugee Advice & Casework Service (RACS),the New South Wales Bar Association invites all members of the NSW Bar to be our guest at the Justice 4 Refugees (J4R) Cocktail Evening on Wednesday 11 October 2017, 5.30pm to 7.30pm in the NSW Bar Association Common Room.

Guest Speakers include The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG and Emeritus Professor Gillian Triggs

The New South Wales Bar Council has resolved to be a RACS Fundraising Partner. The J4R Cocktail Evening aims to raise funds and celebrate the work of the Refugee Advice & Casework Service who for more than 30 years has been actively protecting and advocating for the rights of people seeking asylum in Australia.

All proceeds raised on the evening will be donated directly to the Refugee Advice & Casework Service (RACS).

Please RSVP to rsvp@nswbar.asn.au by Wednesday 4 October 2017 - Spaces are strictly limited

2017 Common Law Drinks

Judges, Barristers and Clerks are invited to attend the 2017 Common Law Drinks on Thursday 24, August. The drinks will be held in the Verandah Restaurant & Wine Bar, 55-65 Elizabeth St, Sydney. The drinks mark the 89^th anniversary the momentous event in common law where Mrs Mary May Donoghue drinking ginger beer from the tumbler which, it was claimed, contained the remains of a decomposed snail. The guest speaker on the evening will be The Hon Justice Ian Harrison, Supreme Court of NSW. Drinks begin at 5.30pm and cost $75 for judges and barristers over 5 years and $55 for barristers under 5 years and clerks.

RSVP’s close Thursday 17 August 2017

For more information and to RSVP, please click here.

2017 Judicial Q&A

Barristers under 7 years are invited to the Judicial Q&A event – a great opportunity for under 7s to meet, greet and ask questions of the panel and socialise together. This year’s event will be held on Wednesday 2 August in the Bar Association Common Room from 5.15pm, with drinks to follow the panel discussion from 6.15pm. The Judicial Panel is the The Hon Justice Brigitte Markovic, The Hon Justice David Hammerschlag and The Hon Judge Warwick Hunt . For more information and to RSVP please see the Judicial Q&A website.

RSVP’s close Monday 24 July 2017

The 2017 Judicial Q&A event is kindly sponsored by Bar Cover.

2017 Tutors and Readers Dinner

2/16 & 1/17 Readers and their Tutors are invited to the 2017 Tutors & Readers Dinner.

Guest of Honour: The Honourable Justice Julia Lonergan
Readers Speaker: Armen Karlozian

The 2017 Tutors & Readers Dinner is kindly sponsored by Bar Cover.

RSVP’s Close Friday 14 July 2017

To RSVP or for more information please click here

2017 Bench & Bar Dinner

The President and the Bar Council have the pleasure of inviting all members of the New South Wales Bar Association to the 2017 Bench & Bar Dinner. The dinner will take place on Friday, 5 May in the Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Sydney at 7.00 PM for 7.30 PM. The Guest of Honor is The Hon Justice Patricia Bergin SC. Two Seniors will be speaking at this year’s Bench & Bar Dinner, Ms Senior is Michelle Painter SC and Mr Senior is Robert Newlinds SC.

Seating at the dinner will be allocated on a first-in basis. Tables of 10 are preferred, however you may sit up to 12. Smaller bookings will also be accepted.

For more details and to book please click the following link: 2017 Bench & Bar Dinner. For further details on how to book please refer to the FAQ page on the website.

If you have any questions about the 2017 Bench & Bar Dinner, please contact Erika Childs on 9232 4055 or email echilds@nswbar.asn.au

RSVPS Close 21st April 2017

15 Bobber - His Hon Magistrate Rodney Brender & Her Hon Magistrate Julie Soars

Members of the NSW Bar Association are invited to attend the 15 Bobber for His Hon Magistrate Rodney Brender & Her Hon Magistrate Julie Soars. The 15 Bobber will be held Friday 17 March in the New South Wales Bar Association Common Room. Speaking for His Hon Magistrate Rodney Brender will be Kevin Connor SC and speaking for Her Hon Magistrate Julie Soars will be Justin Hogan-Doran.

Life membership certificates will also be presented to Michael Fordham SC, Philip Selth OAM and Penny Johnson. The event begins at 5.30pm with speeches beginning at 5.45pm.

RSVP by 5.00pm Thursday16 March 2017.

2016 Pink & Blue Ribbon Breakfast

Members and their friends are invited to the 2016 Pink & Blue Ribbon Breakfast on Friday, 28 October at Verandah Restaurant. Come and enjoy a two-course breakfast and help raise money for two wonderful charities. There will also be a fabulous raffle drawn on the morning with amazing prizes to be won!

Raffle tickets will also be available to pre-purchase from 17 October at the Bar Association Reception. RSVP for the breakfast today, RSVPs will be accepted until Friday, 21 October unless sold out prior.

Click here for all the event details including updated details on the amazing raffle organised by the Diversity and Equality Committee.

If you are unable to attend the breakfast, you may still make a donation to these worthy causes via the registration process. All donations over $2 are tax deductible. Tax receipts will be issued by the charities following the events. To donate, please click here.

Supporting charities

The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is the leading community-funded national organisation in Australia raising money for research into prevention and cure of breast cancer. Research programs funded by the NBCF cover every aspect of breast cancer, from increasing understanding of genetics to providing better treatments and improving ways to support women and their families. The NBCF relies almost entirely on corporate and community support to continue its work.

The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) is the peak national body for prostate cancer in Australia. The PCFA focuses on funding innovative research, support, information and advocacy for men with prostate cancer and raising awareness across the community. PCFA operates over 100 supports groups Australia wide who provide support and advocacy, via the phone or face to face to men and their families affected by prostate cancer. These groups meet regularly and provide a meeting forum for the exchange of experiences, ideas and news as well as an invaluable support network.

If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact Katie or Hannah on ph: (02) 9232 4055. We look forward to seeing you there

15 Bobber - His Hon Judge Warwick Hunt

Members of the NSW Bar Association are invited to attend the 15 Bobber for His Hon Judge Warwick Hunt. The 15 Bobber will be held on Friday, 28 October in the New South Wales Bar Association Common Room. Speaking for His Hon Judge Warwick Hunt will be Phillip Boulten SC. The event begins at 5.30pm with speeches beginning at 5.45pm. RSVP here by 6.00pm Thursday 27 October. Tickets purchased on the door will be $25.

2016 Common Law Drinks

Judges, barristers and Clerks are invited to attend the 2016 Common Law Drinks on Friday, 2 September. The drinks will be held in the Club Bar at Hotel CBD, 52 King Street, Sydney. The drinks mark the 88^th anniversary the momentous event in common law where Mrs Mary May Donoghue drinking ginger beer from the tumbler which, it was claimed, contained the remains of a decomposed snail. The guest speaker on the evening will be the Hon Justice Margaret Beazley AO, President of the Court of Appeal, Supreme Court of NSW. Drinks begin at 5.30pm and cost $85 for judges and barristers over 5 years and $65 for barristers under 5 years and clerks. For more information and to RSVP, please click here.

The 2016 Common Law Drinks are kindly sponsored by Bar Cover.

15 Bobber - The Hon Justice Stephen Burley & Her Hon Judge Brana Obradovic

Members of the NSW Bar Association are invited to attend the 15 Bobber for the Hon Justice Stephen Burley & Her Hon Judge Brana Obradovic. The 15 Bobber will be held on Friday, 19 August 2016 in the New South Wales Bar Association Common Room. Speaking for the Hon Justice Stephen Burley is Michael Heath and for Her Hon Judge Brana Obradovic, Ian Neil SC. The event begins at 5.30 PM with speeches beginning at 5.45 PM. Pre-purchased tickets are $15 and are available until COB Thursday, 11 August. Tickets purchased at the door will be $25. To RSVP, click here.

15 Bobber - His Hon Judge Robert Montgomery

Members of the NSW Bar Association are invited to attend the 15 Bobber for His Hon Judge Robert Montgomery. The 15 Bobber will be held on Friday, 12 August 2016 in the New South Wales Bar Association Common Room. Speaking for His Hon Judge Robert Montgomery is Julian Sexton SC. The event begins at 5.30 PM with speeches beginning at 5.45 PM. Pre-purchased tickets are $15 and are available until COB Thursday, 11 August. Tickets purchased at the door will be $25. To RSVP, click here.

2016 Tutors & Readers Dinner

All Readers from the 2/15 and 1/16 Bar Practice Course and their Tutors are invited to attend the Tutors & Readers Dinner on Friday, 29 July. The dinner will be held at the Rooftop Terrace, Australian Museum, 1 William Street, Sydney. The dinner will begin at 7.00pm for 7.30pm and the dress for the evening is business attire. The guest speaker is the Hon Justice Natalie Adams and the Readers speaker is Jon Baxter-Wright. For further information and to RSVP, please click here.

The 2016 Tutors & Readers Dinner is kindly sponsored by Bar Cover.

2016 Judicial Q&A

Barristers under 7 years are invited to the Judicial Q&A event – a great opportunity for under 7s to meet, greet and ask questions of the panel and socialise together. This year’s event will be held on Thursday, 28 July in the Bar Association Common Room from 5.15pm, with drinks to follow the panel discussion from 6.15pm. The Judicial Panel is the Hon Justice Jacqueline Gleeson, The Hon Justice Ian Harrison and Her Hon Judge Robyn Tupman. For more information and to RSVP please see the Judicial Q&A website.

The 2016 Judicial Q&A event is kindly sponsored by Bar Cover.

2016 Maurice Byers Address

The 2016 Maurice Byers Address titled, ‘Legal Change – The Role of Advocates’ will be delivered by the Hon R French AC, Chief Justice of Australia on Wednesday, 22 June at 5.15pm in the Bar Common Room.

15 Bobber - Her Hon Judge Penelope Wass SC

Members of the New South Wales Bar Association are invited to attend the 15 Bobber for Her Hon Judge Penelope Wass SC. The 15 Bobber is to be held on Friday, 17 June 2016 in the New South Wales Bar Association Common Room. Speaking for Her Hon Justice Penelope Wass SC is James Hmelnitsky SC. The event begins at 5.30 PM with speeches beginning at 5.45 PM. Tickets pre-purchased by Thursday, 2 June are $15.00. Tickets after this time will be $25 on the door. To RSVP, please click here.

15 Bobber - The Hon Justice Anthony Payne & The Hon Justice Natalie Adams

Members of the New South Wales Bar Association are invited to attend the 15 Bobber for the Hon Justice Anthony Payne & the Hon Justice Natalie Adams. The 15 Bobber is to be held on Friday, 3 June 2016 in the New South Wales Bar Association Common Room. Speaker for the Hon Justice Anthony Payne is James Hmelnitsky & for the Hon Justice Natalie Adams, Helen Roberts. The event begins at 5.30 PM with speeches beginning at 5.45 PM. Tickets pre-purchased by Thursday, 2 June are $15.00. Tickets after this time will be $25 on the door. To RSVP, please click here.

2016 Bench & Bar Dinner

The President and the Bar Council have the pleasure of inviting all members of the New South Wales Bar Association to the 2016 Bench & Bar Dinner. The dinner will take place on Friday, 6 May in the Ballroom of the Hilton Sydney at 7.00 PM for 7.30 PM. The Guests of Honour are the Hon R J Ellicott QC and David Jackson AM QC. Speaking for the Hon R J Ellicott QC will be Tony Bannon SC & for David Jackson AM QC will be Elizabeth Cheeseman SC.

Seating at the dinner will be allocated on a first-in basis. Tables of 10 are preferred, however you may sit up to 12 on tables. Smaller bookings will also be accepted.

For more details and to book, please click the following link: 2016 Bench & Bar Dinner. For further details on how to book, please refer to the FAQ page on the website.

If you have any questions regarding the dinner, please contact Katie Retford on 9232 4055 or email,kretford@nswbar.asn.au

15 Bobber - The Hon Justice Robert Bromwich & Her Hon Judge Elizabeth Boyle

Members of the New South Wales Bar Association are invited to attend the 15 Bobber for the Hon Justice Robert Bromwich and Her Hon Judge Elizabeth Boyle. The 15 Bobber is to be held on Friday, 1 April in the New South Wales Bar Association Common Room. Speaking for the Hon Justice Robert Bromwich is Peter Hastings QC and for Her Hon Judge Elizabeth Boyle, Donna Ward. The event begins at 5.30 PM with speeches beginning at 5.45 PM. Tickets pre-purchased by Thursday, 31 March are $15.00. Tickets after this time will be $25 on the door. To RSVP, please click here.

NSW State Conference March 2016 - Australian Lawyers Alliance

The NSW State Conference will be held on Friday 11 March 2016 at Dockside, Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour.

This is a 1-day format with 2 streams, followed by a 3-course dinner in the Gold Room at L’Aqua Restaurant, overlooking beautiful Cockle Bay.

The conference provides attendees with an excellent educational and networking opportunity as well as attracting up to 6 CLE/CPD points. It is attended by plaintiff and defendant lawyers as well as representatives of the various regulators and insurers.

For more information, please visit the Australian Lawyers Alliance website.

2015 Common Law Drinks

Judges, barristers and clerks are warmly invited to the 2015 Common Law Drinks to be held on Friday, 21 August at Hotel CBD, upstairs in the Club Bar, 52 King Street, Sydney. The guest speaker will be the His Honour Justice Bellew of the Supreme Court.

It was on 26 August 1928 that Mrs May Donoghue drank ginger beer from a tumbler which, it was claimed, contained the remains of a decomposed snail. This is a wonderful opportunity for the Common Law Bar to relax and share stories in a pleasant and convivial atmosphere and to mark the occasion of the 87th anniversary of this momentous event in the history of the common law.

Tickets cost $90 per person or barristers who are up to 5 years (called to the Bar in 2010 or later), $70. The event is kindly sponsored by Bar Cover. For further information on the event and to register click here. RSVP is essential by Friday, 14 August 2015.

2015 Judicial Q&A

Specifically for the junior bar (barristers called to the New South Wales Bar in 2008 or later), the Judicial Q&A event enables the junior bar to put forward questions for the judicial panel to answer. After the Q&A finishes, members of the judiciary and the junior bar are invited to stay for drinks and canapés. The event is on Wednesday, 29 July in the Bar Association Common Room and is free for 2/14 and 1/15 Readers and $10 for other barristers up to seven years. RSVP by Friday, 24 July is essential. Barristers up to seven years can find out more information and RSVP here.

2015 Tutors and Readers Dinner

All 2/14 and 1/15 Bar Practice Course Readers and their Tutors are invited to the annual Tutors & Readers Dinner on Thursday, 16 July 2015. For further information and to RSVP for the dinner click here.

The 2015 Tutors & Readers Dinner is kindly sponsored by Bar Cover.

Bar and Bench v Solicitors Golf Day

The annual Bar and Bench v Solicitors Golf Day returns to Manly course on Thursday, 29 January 2015. Start at 12 noon. Dinner around 6.30pm. The cost for the day is $175.00 per person including dinner. (No discount for golf only. Manly members pay $75.00). Download an acceptance form. Please complete and return (together with payment) as soon as possible. For further information, contact Dennis Flaherty on ph: (02)9233 3517 (mobile 041 601 5623) or John Newnham solicitor on ph: (02)9264 7788..

2014 Senior Counsel Presentation Ceremony

Newly appointed senior counsel will be presented with their appointment scrolls on Wednesday, 5 November 2014, at 5.15pm in the Bar Association’s Common Room, with the scrolls being presented by Bathurst CJ at 5.45pm. Members and their guests are most welcome to attend the function.

2014 Pink & Blue Ribbon Breakfast

Members and their friends are invited to the 2014 Pink & Blue Ribbon Breakfast on Friday, 24 October at Hyde Park Barracks Café. Come and enjoy a two-course breakfast and help raise money for two wonderful charities, the National Breast Cancer Foundation of Australia and the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. Full event details avalable here.

There will also be a fabulous raffle drawn on the morning with over $1,000 worth of prizes available to be won! RSVP for the breakfast today.

If you are unable to attend the breakfast, you may still make a donation to these worthy causes via the registration process. All donations over $2 are tax deductible. Tax receipts will be issued by the charities following the events. To donate, please click here.

2014 Common Law Drinks

Judges, barristers and clerks are warmly invited to the 2014 Common Law Drinks to be held on Friday, 22 August at The Hide, upstairs at the Bull & Bear, 16 Phillip Lane, Sydney. It was on 26 August 1928 that Mrs May Donoghue drank ginger beer from a tumbler which, it was claimed, contained the remains of a decomposed snail. This is a wonderful opportunity for the Common Law Bar to relax and share stories in a pleasant and convivial atmosphere and to mark the occasion of the 86th anniversary of this momentous event in the history of the common law. The guest speaker on the evening will be the Hon Justice Peter Garling.

Tickets cost $90 per person or barristers who are up to 5 years (called to the Bar in 2009 or later), $70. The event is kindly sponsored by LexisNexis. RSVP is essential by Friday, 15 August 2014 - click here to RSVP.

2014 Judicial Q&A

The 2014 Judicial Q&A event enables the junior Bar (Barristers up to 7 years, called to the Bar in 2007 or later) to put forward questions for the judicial panel to answer. After the Q&A finishes members of the judiciary and the junior Bar are invited to stay for drinks and canapés. RSVP is essential. Barristers up to 7 years can RSVP here.

The 2014 Judicial Q&A is kindly sponsored by Bar Cover.

2014 Maurice Byers Address

The 2014 Maurice Byers Address, titled ‘Appellate Review of the Facts’, will be delivered by the Hon Justice V Bell, High Court of Australia.

2014 Tutors & Readers Dinner

All 2/13 and 1/14 Bar Practice Course Readers and their Tutors are invited to the annual Tutors & Readers Dinner on Friday, 25 July 2014. For further information and to RSVP for the dinner click here.

The 2014 Tutors & Readers Dinner is kindly sponsored by Bar Cover.

Successful Financial Management

What are some of the day-to-day financial challenges faced by barristers, especially in respect of personal tax planning, cash flow, BAS and superannuation? This seminar will be presented by David Robinson, principal at Harvey Chartered Accountants.

Unpacking Insurance

What do you need to consider when taking out income protection, life insurance or TPD insurance? This seminar will be presented by Amanda Levine, specialist risk advisor at North City Group.

Top Ten Money Mistakes of Barristers

This presentation, by Vanessa Woodley, financial strategist at Sentinel Wealth, is tailored to junior members of the bar, will explore common mistakes made by barristers and offer solutions.

Providing for Culture: Aboriginal Children in Care and Family Proceedings

Presented by His Honour Judge M Myers AM of the Federal Circuit Court, Rick Welsh, CEO of the Men’s Shed and Esther Lawson of Culwalla Chambers.

BENCH AND BAR DINNER

The 2014 Bench & Bar Dinner will be held on Friday, 2 May at the Hilton Sydney. The guest of honour is the Hon J L B Allsop AO, chief justice of the Federal Court of Australia. Further details and booking information will be available in March 2014. If you have any questions, please contact Katie Retford on 9229 1720 or kretford@nswbar.asn.au