NSW Young Lawyers Professional Development Day

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A flagship annual NSW Young Lawyers event, the Professional Development Day provides a valuable opportunity for early career solicitors from across NSW to come together to enjoy a day of professional development and networking followed by a special gala dinner.

This year’s dynamic program featured a range of panel discussions and presentations from subject matter experts and experienced members of the profession on essential topics for early career lawyers including:

  • harnessing the power of communication;
  • mastering court etiquette and procedure;
  • exploring the power of GenAI;
  • strengths-based career development; and
  • building mental flexibility.

Click here to view the full 2025 program. You can learn more about our inspiring speakers below.

Professional headshot station available throughout the day – no booking required. Drop in any time to update your LinkedIn or firm profile photo.

Information about the 2026 NSW Young Lawyers Professional Development Day will be published in due course. 

2025 SPEAKERS

The Honourable Ann Ainslie-Wallace AM | Read bio
Acting Judge, District Court of NSW

 

Lida Kaban | Read bio
General Counsel,
Department of Communities
and Justice, and NSW Young Lawyers 2025 Patron

Timothy Roberts | Read bio
President,
NSW Young Lawyers 

 

Linden Barnes | Read bio
Senior Ethics Solicitor,
The Law Society of NSW

Anneka Ferguson | Read bio
Solicitor, Walker Gibbs and King and Senior Lecturer, UNSW PLT

Anna Fischer | Read bio
Wellbeing Manager,
The Law Society of NSW

     

Theo Kapodistrias | Read bio
Senior Legal Counsel, Gentrack (Global) and Director, Association of Corporate Counsel Australia, Speaker and Coach

Katherine Lau | Read bio
Professional Support Solicitor,
Professional Support Unit,
The Law Society of NSW

Heather McKinnon | Read bio
Partner, Bryant McKinnon Lawyers

 

Nicholas Mendoza-Jones | Read bio
Senior Legal Transformation Manager,
Gilbert + Tobin
 

Gemma Mercedes Curcio | Read bio
Lawyer and Professional Development Coach
Gemma Mercedes Coaching

Paul Monaghan | Read bio
Senior Ethics Solicitor, Professional Support Unit,
The Law Society of NSW

Claudia Robinson | Read bio
Solicitor, Financial Rights Legal Centre and Chair,
NSW Young Lawyers Human Rights
Sub-Committee

Marie Russo | Read bio
Secretary, NSW Young Lawyers and Solicitor,
Access Law Group
 

Dilan Thampapillai | Read bio
Dean, School of Law, University of Wollongong