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NEWS
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Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients
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The Law Society of NSW and the Indigenous Issues Committee are pleased to release a new guide that aims to provide practical information for solicitors to effectively meet their professional obligations when providing assistance to First Nations clients. Read the guide. |
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Remembering Charles Richard Xuereb
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Professor Ian Hickie AM joins us this evening to pay tribute to the life and work of Charles Richard Xuereb. An internationally renowned researcher in clinical psychiatry, Professor Hickie will give a keynote presentation on navigating mental health in the COVID-19 era. Find out more. |
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FLIP Conference 2021 - last chance
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There’s still time to join more than 600 of your peers at FLIP Conference 2021 this Wednesday 13 October. REGISTER NOW for 10+ CPD across 15+ sessions live online and on-demand, and you’ll be in the company of more than 50 thought-leaders covering the issues and trends impacting you and gain the practical skills required to thrive. |
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2021 Annual General Meeting - Reminder
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The Annual General Meeting of The Law Society of New South Wales will be held as a virtual meeting on Thursday 28 October 2021 at 4.30pm ( See Notice). To pre-register for the meeting, please click on the pre-registration link on the Annual General Meeting webpage. |
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Law Society Council Election – Reminder
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On Tuesday 28 September, an Invitation to Vote in the 2021 Law Society Council election was sent by email to Solicitor Members who had provided email addresses for communication purposes. The Invitation to Vote contains a unique voting link, which is personal to the recipient and must not be shared with, or forwarded to, anyone else. Members are encouraged to consider voting online to ensure your vote is received on a timely basis. Printed voting papers have also been sent to all Solicitor Members by post/DX. However, there may be delays in the delivery and return of printed materials due to the impact of COVID-19 on these services. If you are intending to return your completed ballot paper by post/DX, please do so urgently to ensure it is received at the Society prior to the close of the ballot at 2.00pm on Monday 25 October 2021. Enquiries should be directed to secretary@lawsociety.com.au. |
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General Counsel Summit - Exclusive member discount
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On Tuesday 19 October, the General Counsel Summit returns in a virtual format, bringing together the most esteemed legal minds and thought-leaders. Over ten sessions, experts will delve into the obstacles in-house counsels face and offer strategies to help you unlock the competitive edge you need to lead and succeed. Law Society member are eligible for an exclusive 20 per cent discount, simply enter LSNSW20 during registration. |
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Family Dispute Resolution Mediator Panel 2021 recruitment
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Legal Aid NSW is now accepting applications from appropriately qualified and registered FDRPs to join its Family Dispute Resolution Service Panel. The recruitment is a merit-based process that will consider a number of factors including: qualifications and special expertise, location, Aboriginality, cultural diversity, availability, and the ability to undertake telephone and online mediations. Find out more and apply. Applications close at midnight on Sunday 17 October 2021. All applications must be lodged by Sunday 17th October 2021 at: mediatorapplication@legalaid.nsw.gov.au |
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Leading resilient teams
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On 20 October, Mark Oostergo, General Manager & Principal Psychologist at Communicorp, will discuss resilience in the workplace, how to engage with staff during stressful times, and explain how to develop and lead a resilient team. Find out more. |
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legalsuper Annual Members’ Meeting
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legalsuper is holding its Annual Members’ Meeting online, on Thursday 28 October from 1.00pm - 2.00pm. Hear from legalsuper's Chair, Chief Executive and Chief Investment Officer who will discuss fund performance for the year ended 30 June 2021, recent developments, key achievements and legalsuper’s investment strategy and responses to questions posed by members. Register. |
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Local Court sitting arrangements: Christmas and New Year period
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In accordance with Rule 8.2A of the Local Court Rules 2009, normal rostered sittings are suspended on and from Saturday 25 December and conclude on Sunday 9 January 2022. Magistrates will be provided a chamber day on Friday 24 December and centralised bail court arrangements will also be extended to that date. Find out more. |
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On the menu this week
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This week, we transport you to the cobblestone streets of Lisbon with Portuguese-style grilled free-range chicken, fiery housemade Piri-Piri sauce, traditional tomato rice, broccoli and feta spoon salad, mixed olives and confit garlic studded village bread, and Portuguese custard tarts. Order by 10am Tuesday for Friday delivery. |
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