Events
Supporting the legal industry with ongoing education
Date & time: Thursday 10 November 2021, 12:30 - 1:30 PM AEDT
Cost: Complimentary
CPD: 1 CPD point
Join Garth Brown as he discusses:
- Real-life experiences and learnings from when Garth started his practice
- What Garth undertakes now to prevent cost disputes
- Suggestions on how to improve charging clients
Presented by Garth Brown, Legal Consultancy
Date & time: Thursday 7 October 2021, 12:30 - 1:30 PM AEST
Cost: Complimentary
CPD: 1 CPD point
Join Garth Brown as he explores:
- The common types of land contamination
- Who is responsible for land contamination in NSW
- Innovative legislation from VIC: potential national model
- How can practitioners effectively manage contaminated land risk
Presented by Garth Brown, Legal Consultancy
Date & time: Thursday 2 September 2021, 12:30 - 1:30 PM AEST
Cost: Complimentary
CPD: 1 CPD point
Two decades of research continues to show us that lawyers are struggling with elevated rates of psychological ill-health, burn out and stress. But, despite all the research, we still have a long way to go. Clarissa will tackle the question of "what’s next?" in the conversation about lawyer wellness. We know the challenges, we have the research, so what do we need to do to finally reduce the high rates of poor health and dissatisfaction. The answer might lie in confetti! Not in its actual form but rather in all that it stands for.
Presented by Clarissa Rayward, Director Brisbane Family Law Centre aka 'The Happy Family Lawyer
Date & time: Thursday 5 August 2021, 10:00 - 11:00 AM AEST
Cost: Complimentary
CPD: 1 CPD point
Join Garth Brown as he explores:
- Current and emerging trends in cyber-attacks
- How you can protect your firm's computer systems
- Why claims on cyber insurances are continuing
Presented by Garth Brown, Legal Consultancy
Date & time: Wednesday 4 August 2021, 12:30 - 1:30 PM AEST
Cost: Complimentary
CPD: 1 CPD point
Happiness and law are two concepts that are not readily seen together. For those practising law, we should be looking for ways to ensure that our careers allow us to enjoy a happy life. Drawing from research and work from her book of the same name, Clarissa Rayward will take you through the five key elements you need to successfully manage and build a fulfilling career in law and life outside of it.
Presented by Clarissa Rayward, Director Brisbane Family Law Centre aka 'The Happy Family Lawyer
Date & time: Thursday 8 July 2021, 12:30 - 1:30 PM AEST
Cost: Complimentary
CPD: 1 CPD point
During this webinar, Garth will cover:
- Consideration of combustible cladding history
- What the state government's risk assessment audit revealed
- The number of residential apartment buildings in Sydney that are affected
- How practitioners can effectively manage the fire-prone cladding risk
Presented by Garth Brown, Legal Consultancy
Date & time: Friday 2 July 2021, 12:30 - 1:30 PM AEST
Cost: Complimentary
CPD: 1 CPD point
It's well-known that lawyer life comes with a unique set of challenges. From stressful content, long hours and conflict. It can be easy to find ourselves feeling anything but happy. However, thanks to extensive research, we know there are things we can focus on to meet those challenges and build a fulfilling career in law. In this webinar, Clarissa will share what the research uncovered and what it takes to maintain high performance and happiness in the current legal landscape.
Presented by Clarissa Rayward, Director Brisbane Family Law Centre aka 'The Happy Family Lawyer
Date & time: Thursday 9 September 2021, 12:30 - 1:30 PMAEST
Cost: Complimentary
CPD: 1 CPD point
Join Garth Brown as he explores:
- The background of Home Builders Warranties Insurance
- What HBA Insurance covers and the duration
- How practitioners can mange building defect risk
- Real world case studies: Mascot and Opal Towers
Presented by Garth Brown, Legal Consultancy
Date & time: Tuesday 12 October 2021, 12:30 - 1:30 PM AEDT (11:30 -12:30PM QLD time)
Cost: Complimentary
CPD: 1 CPD point
In this webinar, Clarissa Rayward will show you why your mindset is a huge strength in managing lawyer life. From our individual wellness, to leading teams and building lasting client relationships, your mindset will play a significant role in your success. This workshop will explore the available tools to harness and improve your mindset - so you can lead a happier life in and outside of practising law.
Presented by Clarissa Rayward, Director Brisbane Family Law Centre aka 'The Happy Family Lawyer
Join us as we showcase Smokeball and FamilyProperty's latest integration technology for family lawyers. Learn how you can complete intakes, populate balance sheets, model offers, manage two-way disclosure and generate documents in minutes instead of hours.
Presented by Shannel Fanous, Family Property Business Development Manager
Want to bill more without your clients paying more? Sounds impossible, but it's true! The combination of Smokeball's best in class productivity features with our unique automatic time tracking will increase your billings and your client's satisfaction - no matter how you bill.
During this webinar, learn how you can get your work done faster using Smokeball's powerful productivity tools. And discover how using our time tracking will help you know exactly where you make and lose money; to better optimise your profitability.
Presented by Hunter Steele, Smokeball Chief Executive Officer
Never before have law firms, courts, and clients been so reliant on technology and innovation to ensure success. When starting a new law firm, it is vital that you establish a clear strategy and implement the right technology to build a long-lasting foundation for the future.
During this live webinar, we will share practical tips and cutting edge software to help you start your new business and achieve success in the wake of unprecedented disruption.
Presented by Jane Oxley, Smokeball Chief Revenue Officer
